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Ubuntu embraces a Rust-based approach, introducing oxidizer for safe experimentation with new system utilities in 25.10.
LXer: Rust Takes Root in Ubuntu 25.10
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March 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Ubuntu embraces a Rust-based approach, introducing oxidizer for safe experimentation with new system utilities in 25.10.
CrossOver is one of the best ways to run Windows software and games on Mac, Linux, and Chromebooks. CrossOver 25 has now arrived with big improvements for Windows games and launchers on Mac.
LXer: CrossOver 25 Brings Even More Windows Software to Linux & Mac
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March 14, 2025 at 3:47 AM
CrossOver is one of the best ways to run Windows software and games on Mac, Linux, and Chromebooks. CrossOver 25 has now arrived with big improvements for Windows games and launchers on Mac.
Texas Instruments has introduced the MSPM0C1104, which it describes as the world’s smallest microcontroller, expanding its MSPM0 MCU portfolio. Measuring only 1.38mm², this wafer chip-scale package MCU is 38% smaller than existing alternatives.
LXer: Texas Instruments Introduces MSPM0C1104 as the Smallest Available Microcontroller
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March 13, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Texas Instruments has introduced the MSPM0C1104, which it describes as the world’s smallest microcontroller, expanding its MSPM0 MCU portfolio. Measuring only 1.38mm², this wafer chip-scale package MCU is 38% smaller than existing alternatives.
This comprehensive guide explains how to recover lost files in Linux using a live USB and recovery tools such as TestDisk, PhotoRec, and extundelete.
LXer: A Comprehensive Guide To Recover Data In Linux After Accidentally Deleting Your OS
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March 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM
This comprehensive guide explains how to recover lost files in Linux using a live USB and recovery tools such as TestDisk, PhotoRec, and extundelete.
Remember my old Lenovo G50 laptop? Well, it's still around, still working reasonably well. As you may recall, it's got a fabulous eight-boot setup, and I've used it for dozens if not hundreds of distro tests..
LXer: Another laptop, another SSD revival, plus a dash of Linux
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March 7, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Remember my old Lenovo G50 laptop? Well, it's still around, still working reasonably well. As you may recall, it's got a fabulous eight-boot setup, and I've used it for dozens if not hundreds of distro tests..
I've tried a bunch of Linux email clients over the years, but I found only one that's my ride or die. Here's why. - Jack Wallen
LXer: This is the best Linux email client I've found - and I've tested them all
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March 6, 2025 at 5:46 AM
I've tried a bunch of Linux email clients over the years, but I found only one that's my ride or die. Here's why. - Jack Wallen
In general the most hardworking UEFI advocates seem to be people who don't do stuff like install alternative operating systems on their computers. They certainly don't write computer code that would have something to do with the motherboard's firmware..
LXer: The UEFI hype and Microsoft's lies
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March 3, 2025 at 7:26 AM
In general the most hardworking UEFI advocates seem to be people who don't do stuff like install alternative operating systems on their computers. They certainly don't write computer code that would have something to do with the motherboard's firmware..
Linux is a powerful operating system and while there's still the pesky myth around the OS having no apps, there's a plethora of productivity tools available to get more done.
LXer: 6 productivity apps you must install on Linux
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February 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Linux is a powerful operating system and while there's still the pesky myth around the OS having no apps, there's a plethora of productivity tools available to get more done.
As everybody from The Linux Foundation to Open Source Initiative to Facebook can tell you, figuring out how to make artificial intelligence platforms fit the four freedoms has been no easy task.
LXer: Is AI Compatible With Free Software?
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February 25, 2025 at 7:57 AM
As everybody from The Linux Foundation to Open Source Initiative to Facebook can tell you, figuring out how to make artificial intelligence platforms fit the four freedoms has been no easy task.
The drama surrounding Rust code within the Linux kernel continues... Christoph Hellwig is the maintainer of the DMA mapping helpers and several other areas of the kernel has been an outspoken critic of Rust code or secondary programming languages within the Linux kernel kernel.
LXer: Linus Torvalds Would Reportedly Merge Rust Kernel Code Over Maintainer Objections
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February 20, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The drama surrounding Rust code within the Linux kernel continues... Christoph Hellwig is the maintainer of the DMA mapping helpers and several other areas of the kernel has been an outspoken critic of Rust code or secondary programming languages within the Linux kernel kernel.
Linux distros might be extremely popular in the server community, but they’re still a niche in the general computing sector, which the Windows lineup continues to dominate..
LXer: 5 reasons I can’t go back to Windows after trying Linux
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February 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Linux distros might be extremely popular in the server community, but they’re still a niche in the general computing sector, which the Windows lineup continues to dominate..
Linux Mint has been my daily driver for a decade. I have tried many other distributions but always come back to Mint. It is stable, has everything I want on it and it makes my laptop zing! The performance improvement over Windows is incredible!
LXer: Why Linux Mint Is My Main Distro
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February 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Linux Mint has been my daily driver for a decade. I have tried many other distributions but always come back to Mint. It is stable, has everything I want on it and it makes my laptop zing! The performance improvement over Windows is incredible!
Linux is having a moment in the mainstream right now, thanks to the popularity of the Steam Deck and SteamOS. The thing is, there are as many Linux distributions as stars in the sky (okay, maybe not quite, but it's not far off).
LXer: 7 tools to make your Linux desktop look amazing
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February 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Linux is having a moment in the mainstream right now, thanks to the popularity of the Steam Deck and SteamOS. The thing is, there are as many Linux distributions as stars in the sky (okay, maybe not quite, but it's not far off).
Every so often, you hear tech enthusiasts claim it’s finally the year of Linux. But despite its high utility in server and production environments, the casual PC user base has sidelined Linux for years, and for good reason.
LXer: 5 reasons why 2025 might finally be the year of the Linux desktop
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February 12, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Every so often, you hear tech enthusiasts claim it’s finally the year of Linux. But despite its high utility in server and production environments, the casual PC user base has sidelined Linux for years, and for good reason.
Having trouble figuring out what to use to get your Windows apps and games running in Linux? Let's compare three oft-discussed applications: Wine, Bottles, and Valve's Proton.
LXer: Wine vs. Bottles vs. Proton: Which Is Best for Windows Apps on Linux?
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February 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Having trouble figuring out what to use to get your Windows apps and games running in Linux? Let's compare three oft-discussed applications: Wine, Bottles, and Valve's Proton.
Open source project chief hits out at 'social media brigading'. Weighed in on yet another Linux kernel spat - this time over Rust device drivers - Linux supremo Linus Torvalds shot the messenger.
LXer: 'Maybe the problem is you' ... Linus Torvalds wades into Linux kernel Rust driver drama
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February 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Open source project chief hits out at 'social media brigading'. Weighed in on yet another Linux kernel spat - this time over Rust device drivers - Linux supremo Linus Torvalds shot the messenger.
Other than being a reliable piece of software, Linux has made some really cool things a reality, be it by powering a coffee maker or running Doom on a terminal. Of course, the tinkerers who dedicate their time and resources to innovate are the real MVPs here.
LXer: Wow! You Can Now Run Linux Inside a PDF
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February 6, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Other than being a reliable piece of software, Linux has made some really cool things a reality, be it by powering a coffee maker or running Doom on a terminal. Of course, the tinkerers who dedicate their time and resources to innovate are the real MVPs here.
Not bad for 30 lines of code. Hardware keeps getting faster, but it's still worth taking a step back periodically and revisiting your code. You might just uncover a little tweak that wrings out more efficiency or extra throughput than you'd expect.
LXer: Tiny Linux kernel tweak could cut datacenter power use by 30%, boffins say
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February 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Not bad for 30 lines of code. Hardware keeps getting faster, but it's still worth taking a step back periodically and revisiting your code. You might just uncover a little tweak that wrings out more efficiency or extra throughput than you'd expect.
Facebook is banning posts that mention various Linux-related topics, sites, or groups. Some users may also see their accounts locked or limited when posting Linux topics.
LXer: Facebook flags Linux topics as 'cybersecurity threats' — posts and users being blocked
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January 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Facebook is banning posts that mention various Linux-related topics, sites, or groups. Some users may also see their accounts locked or limited when posting Linux topics.
You know, when it comes to DIY projects, we like to see ideas that use 3D printers and pre-bought materials that get the job done. However, when we do, we lose sight of the real foundation of DIY fans everywhere: Lego blocks.
January 27, 2025 at 11:26 PM
You know, when it comes to DIY projects, we like to see ideas that use 3D printers and pre-bought materials that get the job done. However, when we do, we lose sight of the real foundation of DIY fans everywhere: Lego blocks.
Gaming has come a long way since the early days of Linux when it was far from easy. Still, you can expect to run into some issues, so it’s best to be prepared to you’re ready when you encounter them.
LXer: 7 Problems You'll Likely Run Into Gaming on Linux
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January 24, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Gaming has come a long way since the early days of Linux when it was far from easy. Still, you can expect to run into some issues, so it’s best to be prepared to you’re ready when you encounter them.
As Adobe does not develop for the Linux platform, such a move means I must bid a very painful goodbye to Photoshop..
LXer: GIMP vs. Photoshop: Could you make the switch?
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January 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
As Adobe does not develop for the Linux platform, such a move means I must bid a very painful goodbye to Photoshop..
If you have an aging computer and want to re-purpose it, these lightweight Linux distributions will serve you for years to come.
LXer: 5 lightweight Linux distributions that will bring your old PC back to life
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January 20, 2025 at 5:22 AM
If you have an aging computer and want to re-purpose it, these lightweight Linux distributions will serve you for years to come.
I haven’t wasted a single word on the ongoing WordPress drama yet, but the longer Matt Mullenweg, Automattic’s CEO and thus owner of WordPress, keeps losing his mind, I can’t really ignore the matter any more.
LXer: WordPress is in trouble
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January 16, 2025 at 6:36 AM
I haven’t wasted a single word on the ongoing WordPress drama yet, but the longer Matt Mullenweg, Automattic’s CEO and thus owner of WordPress, keeps losing his mind, I can’t really ignore the matter any more.
If you're just now jumping onto the Linux train, you might be wondering what apps to install first. Here are the first 10 I find should be installed by all.
LXer: 10 Linux apps I always install first - and you should too
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January 11, 2025 at 5:32 AM
If you're just now jumping onto the Linux train, you might be wondering what apps to install first. Here are the first 10 I find should be installed by all.