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Torvalds fumes over "code turds" in Intel graphics code in Linux 6.15
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Hdrtest backlash as DRM update hits kernel

IT’s Mr Sweary Linus Torvalds has blasted Troubled Chipzilla’s “hdrtest” feature.

Huawei dumping US hardware
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Wednesday, 19 March 2025 10:54

Huawei dumping US hardware


Kirin X90 chip just as good as Intel

Huawei is tightening the screws on its great American tech purge, marching ahead with plans to rid its personal computers of anything remotely tied to Silicon Valley.

Huawei about to lose Windows licence
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Tuesday, 18 March 2025 09:43

Huawei about to lose Windows licence


It might have to put Linux on the desktop

Huawei’s already rocky relationship with the US just hit another pothole, as Microsoft's supply license for the company is set to expire this month, leaving Huawei’s Windows-based PCs in limbo.

Nvidia confirms serious security vulnerability
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Container toolkit for Linux

A newly discovered vulnerability in Nvidia’s Container Toolkit for Linux poses a significant cybersecurity risk.

Ubuntu’s charm-fading
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Thursday, 06 February 2025 11:36

Ubuntu’s charm-fading


Killed by terrible updating

Software developer and prolific open-source influencer Herman Ounapuu has criticised the Ubuntu Linux operating system, claiming it has lost its shine due to terrible updating systems.

Facebook admits censoring Linux was a mistake
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Tuesday, 04 February 2025 12:13

Facebook admits censoring Linux was a mistake


We have been forgetting who the good guys are lately

Facebook’s bizarre censorship of Linux groups and the wholesome DistroWatch magazine was a mistake, the social notworking outfit has admitted.

Facebook censors Linux topics
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Tuesday, 28 January 2025 10:35

Facebook censors Linux topics


Right wing good, open sauce bad

Social notworking site Facebook is censoring posts mentioning Linux-related topics, according to Linux news and discussion site DistroWatch.

Boffins save 30 per cent on data centre power bills
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Made some minor changes to Linux code

A team of boffins has emerged from their smoke-filled labs with a string of Linux code that they think can save 30 per cent on a data centre's power bill.

Even open saucers giving up on Firefox
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Monday, 13 January 2025 00:59

Even open saucers giving up on Firefox


All roads will lead to Chromium

Even the Open Sauce movement thinks that Firefox is on its way out and is starting to get into bed with the sorts of names it previously spat when mentioning.

Microsoft declares 2025 to be the year of the Windows 11 refresh
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Probably about the same time as Linux on the desktop

Software King of the World, Microsoft wants 2025 to be "the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh."