The export command is used to create environment variables or update variable values in the current shell session by newly forked child processes without starting a new shell session.

Recent policy updates point to a new direction for Arduino with Qualcomm at the helm. Will Arduino’s open-source legacy survive?

This year’s Linux Foundation TAB election is in its nominating phase, with seats open to kernel developers and contributors who meet the commit?based voting requirements.

The new MariaDB 12.1 update introduces a segmented key cache, MDL scalability gains, and several enhancements across the database engine.

FreeBSD 15.0 is working toward its stable release in early December. As part of reaching that major release, FreeBSD 15.0-RC3 released today as what may be the final release candidate before FreeBSD 15.0-RELEASE...

Joining Ada, C/C++, COBOL, D, Fortran, Go, Modula-2, Objective-C/Objective-C++ and Rust is now another programming language expected to be added for the GCC 16 compiler release due out in the new year...

Diamond Technologies, Inc. has introduced three new OSM-based embedded computing modules: the DEC i.MX 91-OSM, DEC i.MX 93-OSM, and DEC MP2-OSM. Designed and supported in the United States, the modules expand the company’s embedded lineup with new processing, connectivity, and edge-level compute options. The new modules target connected industrial equipment, energy-efficient edge systems, and compact […]

An interesting anecdote from this week's batch of RISC-V fixes for the Linux 6.18 kernel exposed that the MIPS RISC-V/JEDEC vendor ID was wrong for code merged at the start of the kernel cycle. The testing hadn't caught it either as the QEMU emulation also ended up inadvertently using the wrong vendor ID too...

Radxa has introduced two new solder-down modules in its rCore series, using LGA or castellated interfaces for compact, vibration-resistant designs suited to industrial, transportation, and rugged IoT systems. The new rCore-RK3308 and rCore-Q9075 modules integrate processing, memory, storage, and connectivity within small footprints to support applications ranging from low-power IoT to high-performance edge AI. The […]

A brief guide on configuring transparency for selected applications in KDE Plasma using Window Rules, without affecting other windows.

According to the 2025 Self-Host survey from selfh.st, Linux dominates self-hosting setups and homelab operating systems.

Sent out today were a set of input subsystem fixes for the near-final Linux 6.18 kernel. A bit of a notable addition via this "fixes" pull is getting both touchscreens working on the AYANEO Flip DS, a dual-screen gaming handheld device that can be loaded up with Linux...

Android's Quick Share now works with Apple's AirDrop. This change brings direct easy file sharing between Android and Apple devices.

Browser maker wraps cloud AI data processing in confidential computingBrave Software has joined the rush to make using cloud-based AI services more private.…

Bottles 60.0, a Wine prefix manager for running Windows apps on Linux, adds native Wayland support, a refreshed UI, and more.

KDE Plasma 6.6.0 now allows you to exclude windows from screen capture. You can keep certain parts of your desktop screen private when recording.

The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel cycle is set to introduce support for the Realtek RTL8125K as a forthcoming Ethernet ASIC...

On Thursday, Japan-based Panasonic Automotive Systems announced that it had become a community member of Durham, North Carolina-based Open Invention Network. OIN is a nonprofit that’s mandated to protect the “Linux system” — the kernel plus key open-source components — using a large patent portfolio as defense against infringement claims.

Just last week GNOME's Nautilus file manager "GNOME Files" made headlines for finally supporting Ctrl+INsert and Shift+Insert while this week there is more activity worth pointing out. Nautilus in GNOME 50 will be loading thumbnail images much faster than in prior versions...

If you use Linux and occasionally run Windows applications, whether via native Wine or through gaming layers like Proton, you’ll appreciate what just dropped in Wine 10.19. Released November 14 2025, this version brings a major enhancement: official support for Windows reparse points, a filesystem feature many Windows apps rely on, and a host of other compatibility upgrades.