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The first release candidate of the open-source 3D graphics stack "Mesa 26.2" has been unveiled. It includes optimizations for Intel ANV and AMD RADV drivers, support for Rusticl's OpenCL 3.1, the integration of the new KRAID compiler, and many other features.
FreeBSD 16 removes the final GPL-licensed code, dialog, from its source tree, completing the elimination of the GNU subtree. Release planned for December 2027.
ESET research reveals that old Microsoft-signed UEFI shim files have been exploitable to bypass Secure Boot for 13 years, affecting both Windows and Linux users.
mattpocock/skills offers practical skills for AI agents like Claude Code and Codex. Install via npx or Claude Code plugin to address misalignments and prompt limitations.
Haiku OS has merged the port of NVMM (NetBSD Virtual Machine Monitor) as part of a project initiated during GSoC 2024. While initial hardware virtualization support has been implemented, guest OS crashes remain unresolved, leaving the feature disabled by default.
A research team at New York University has solved the reverse sprinkler problem made famous by Richard Feynman and shown that the theory also explains the operation of "silly sprinklers."
Social news site lobste.rs has completed its migration from MariaDB to SQLite. CPU and memory usage have decreased, and VPS costs have been halved. The article details the migration process and the technical challenges, offering valuable lessons.
GNOME OS announces the development of "Test Center," a testing environment for experimental software inspired by Apple TestFlight and Mozilla Labs. Funded by Germany's Prototype Fund.
OpenCut, the open-source video editor, is undergoing a full rebuild from scratch, adopting next-gen architecture with Editor API, a Rust core, cross-platform support, and MCP server integration.
George Hotz voices his thoughts on LLMs in his blog, warning against two types of hype and criticizing open-source restrictions as fear of commoditization. He also questions the value of frontier labs.
Linux 7.2-rc3 has been released, featuring Ultra RISC-V support, Dreamcast driver fixes, and numerous AI-assisted patches. Linus Torvalds hints at a transition to a "new normal." Ubuntu 26.10 will also adopt this kernel.
UltraRISC support has been integrated into Linux 7.2's RISC-V defconfig, targeting the UR-DP1000 SoC (8-core C100), expanding the ecosystem.
The open-source NAT traversal tool frp has released v0.70. With the transition to Dashboard API v2 complete, WebSocket/WSS compatibility is improved. Version v0.69 also introduced the first compatibility policy.
An attempt to implement SICP's data-directed programming approach in Haskell, surpassing the limitations of tagged data for extensible design.
Google has introduced "Skills" in Chrome, a new shortcut feature that allows users to save and reuse frequently used prompts with Gemini. Based on a report by Android Police, we delve into the details.
Debian 13.6 point release is now available, featuring numerous security updates for Linux kernel, Nginx, and more. GeoIP database rolled back due to non-compliance with DFSG, and fwupd 2.0.20 addresses expired UEFI Secure Boot CA.
SQLite's strict table feature detects type mismatches during inserts and updates, rejecting invalid column type declarations. It helps developers avoid overlooked bugs and enhances code robustness.
When running C programs with entr, segfault messages vanish due to bash's exec optimization. Avoidable with subshells or additional commands.
Catch2, the C++ testing framework, has officially released version 3. Transitioning to a standard library structure, it enhances BDD macros and microbenchmarking features.
Explaining the fundamentals of post-quantum cryptography (PQC), key algorithms like CRYSTALS-Kyber and Dilithium, NIST standardization, and practical application trends. It also provides an overview of quantum computing threats and transition challenges.