Another hit to the open-source Intel software ecosystem this year was the company formally archiving/discontinuing work on the PlaidML deep learning software. PlaidML was the deep learning framework that Intel acquired back in 2018 as part of their acquisition of Vertex.AI. PlaidML had a goal of "deep learning for every platform" but unfortunately those ambitions didn't materialize...

The FreeBSD Laptop project continues – and plans to offer a very visible changeFreeBSD 15 is coming, maybe at the end of this year – and along with other improvements, it may finally offer the option of installing with a graphical desktop.…

In recent times, two critical Linux security frameworks, AppArmor and SELinux, have seen noteworthy acceleration in real-world deployment. As Linux continues to anchor enterprise, container, cloud, and desktop systems, these Mandatory Access Control (MAC) tools have crossed threshold events signaling broader acceptance. This article examines those pivotal inflection points, dives into why they matter, and offers reflections on the shifting landscape of Linux security.

Longtime Linux developer Sasha Levin of NVIDIA (and formerly of Google and Microsoft) as well as being the Linux LTS kernel co-maintainer today proposed a Linux kernel AI coding assistant configuration and documentation/rules for contributing to the Linux kernel with patches that are (co)authored by AI coding utilities...

Happy SysAdmin Day! Here's to the Linux wizards who reboot reality, compile order from chaos, and always know where the logs are.

The latest version of systemd looks to be a big one, with substantial new functionality. More to love – right?Like it or not, systemd is the industry-standard init system these days. A new release is coming, and it's a big one.…

The Linux 6.16 kernel is expected to be released as stable this coming Sunday, 27 July, barring any last minute issues that cause Linus Torvalds to have reservations over issuing v6.16 stable and to instead do a v6.16-rc8 test release. With Linux 6.16 imminent, here's a reminder about some of the most interesting features in this next Linux kernel version...

Ever wondered which countries love Arch Linux the most or what desktop environment, browser, or shell its users prefer? Here are the answers.

LILYGO has announced four new ESP32-S3-based development boards targeting a diverse range of embedded and IoT applications. These boards combine wireless connectivity with specialized hardware such as e-paper displays, CAN interfaces, motion sensors, and GPS modules, and are designed for rapid prototyping and deployment using familiar platforms like Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, and ESP-IDF. The T-Beam […]

The Linux community is preparing for a significant milestone as Debian 13 Trixie approaches its anticipated release date of August 9, 2025. This latest version of one of the most influential Linux distributions promises to bring substantial improvements and expanded hardware support that will impact millions of users worldwide. With its reputation for stability and reliability, Debian 13 represents a major step forward in open-source computing infrastructure.