Security updates for Wednesday

https://lwn.net/Articles/1086031/ #LWN #Linux #security

The massive Project Zomboid Build 42 is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/the-massive-project-zomboid-build-42-is-out-now/

#ProjectZomboid #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #SteamOS

Valve make it clear no one is skipping ahead in the list for a Steam Machine https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-make-it-clear-no-one-is-skipping-ahead-in-the-list-for-a-steam-machine/

#SteamMachine #SteamOS #Steam #Linux

ICMYI: Ubuntu 26.04 has gained a virtualisation HWE stack to bolster the distro's support for confidential compute.

Newer versions of Qemu, libvirt and related tech is available, periodically back-ported from Ubuntu's interim releases to the current LTS.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/ubuntu-26-04-virtualization-hwe-stack?v1

#Ubuntu #virtualization #linux

I believe this is the correct overview of the #Linux RNG as defined in drivers/char/random.c. Probably have some minor quibbles that needs addressing though.

Edits: updating the flowchart to better reflect reality.

#cryptography #crypto

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Flowchart of the Linux RNG

[$] Progress toward compiling Linux with gccrs

The gccrs project, which is creating a Rust frontend for the GCC compiler, has spent the first half of 2026 focusing on compiling the Linux kernel. By testing the compiler against [...]

https://lwn.net/Articles/1083202/ #LWN #Linux #kernel #GCC #LLVM #Rust #Git

Wayfire 0.11 released

https://lwn.net/Articles/1085894/ #LWN #Linux

GOG has once again confirmed that an official GOG Galaxy for Linux is in development. This time, they've also confirmed they hired a Linux specialist to work on it. Still no release date, but it's a more concrete step than before🤞
#Linux #gaming

[$] A report from Debian's new DFSG team

The DFSG, Licensing & New Packages Team (usually shortened to "DFSG team") was created in October 2025 as part of the ftpmaster team split. Its job is to review packages in the [...]

https://lwn.net/Articles/1084499/ #LWN #Linux #Debian #Python

Proton 10 and Proton 11 get Steamworks SDK 1.65 for Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/proton-10-and-proton-11-get-steamworks-sdk-1-65-for-steam-machine-steam-frame-and-steam-deck/

#SteamOS #Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamMachine

Security updates for Tuesday

https://lwn.net/Articles/1085855/ #LWN #Linux #security

GOG confirm they are working towards GOG Galaxy on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/gog-confirm-they-are-working-towards-gog-galaxy-on-linux/

#GOG #Linux #PCGaming

Proton Experimental brings fixes for Far Cry New Dawn, Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, controller hotplugging and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/proton-experimental-brings-fixes-for-far-cry-new-dawn-binding-of-isaac-rebirth-controller-hotplugging-and-more/

#Proton #SteamOS #SteamDeck #SteamMachine #Linux

Mission Center is a slick app to monitor CPU, Memory, Disk, Network and GPU and more on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/mission-center-is-a-slick-app-to-monitor-cpu-memory-disk-network-and-gpu-and-more-on-linux/

#MissionCenter #Apps #Linux #OpenSource

Linux system monitor 'Mission Center' just got a big update – the first major one this year, in fact!

Battery history, power draw, disk partition and more accurate memory calculations make it in, plus smooth graphing, new keyboard shortcuts – and plenty more.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/mission-center-battery-power-draw-reporting?v1

#linux #OpenSource #GNOME

With several open source figures taking a stance on either side of the generative AI debate, we have another argument about it. This time we actually come to something closer to an understanding of each other’s views, even if we still end up disagreeing.

https://latenightlinux.com/late-night-linux-episode-396/

#podcast #linux #opensource #ai

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Latest 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟬𝟳/𝟮𝟳 (Valuable News - 2026/07/27) available.

https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2026/07/27/valuable-news-2026-07-27/

Past releases: https://vermaden.wordpress.com/news/

#verblog #vernews #news #bsd #freebsd #openbsd #netbsd #linux #unix #zfs #opnsense #ghostbsd #solaris #vermadenday

[$] Hazard pointers for the kernel

The kernel's read-copy-update (RCU) subsystem ensures that data will not be deleted until it is known that there are no threads holding references to it. RCU works well and is wid [...]

https://lwn.net/Articles/1084015/ #LWN #Linux #kernel

GNU Binutils 2.47 released

https://lwn.net/Articles/1085566/ #LWN #Linux

@lproven oh …

… I probably tune out (without getting it) because, for example, I reject the notion that an Ubuntu-like installer would be detrimental to learning how to manage and maintain FreeBSD.

https://www.reddit.com/r/freebsd/comments/1v2t96c/comment/ozitl7j/?context=2

More because I couldn't figure out how it relates to anti-AI.

@rl_dane

#Linux #Ubuntu #FreeBSD #BSD

Security updates for Monday

https://lwn.net/Articles/1085554/ #LWN #Linux #security

Minecraft: Java Edition system requirements get bumped up ahead of Vulkan support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/minecraft-java-edition-system-requirements-get-bumped-up-ahead-of-vulkan-support/

#Minecraft #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #SteamOS

EmuDeck announce they are now ready for the Steam Machine https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/emudeck-announce-they-are-now-ready-for-the-steam-machine/

#EmuDeck #SteamMachine #Linux #SteamOS

Hot DAMN I love ZorinOS.

#linux #zorinos

Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) will make it easier to check if your device is officially "Ubuntu Certified", Canonical's scheme for hardware OEMs.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/ubuntu-2610-certified-hardware-check?v1

#Ubuntu #Linux #OpenSource

Google Chrome for Arm64 Linux devices, like the Raspberry Pi, is now available to download.

It's an official, native build complete with a 64-bit Arm64 version of Widevine DRM.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/chrome-arm64-linux-available?v1

#chrome #linux #raspberryPi

Kernel prepatch 7.2-rc5

https://lwn.net/Articles/1085422/ #LWN #Linux #kernel

I just found out that @borgbackup #Borg #BorgBackup is vibe coded now. That's a tragedy. Really upsetting, to be honest.

I've been safeguarding priceless data with Borg for years, but I obviously can't entrust something so important to code that wasn't written by skilled hands and reviewed by skilled minds.

What full-system #backup software for #Linux do people recommend instead?

Does language choice actually matter?

https://linuxdevtime.com/linux-dev-time-episode-155/

#podcast #linux #opensource #development

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Guten Morgen! ☕

Kleine Erinnerung: Man muss kein Terminal-Nerd sein, um Linux zu benutzen. Mint, Fedora oder Zorin installieren sich heute einfacher als so manches Windows-Update-Desaster.

Und das Beste: Wenn was kaputt geht, gibt's meistens keine Konzernzentrale, die "Pech gehabt" sagt – sondern eine Community, die tatsächlich hilft.

Traut euch ruhig mal 🐧

#Linux #FreieSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS

https://codeberg.org/thomasadam/cow

#WindowManager #Linux #OpenBSD #FreeBSD

A Debian general resolution on LLM usage

https://lwn.net/Articles/1085314/ #LWN #Linux #Debian

You just love to see it. #linux

In remembrance of Dan Williams

https://lwn.net/Articles/1085021/ #LWN #Linux #kernel

Security updates for Saturday

https://lwn.net/Articles/1085272/ #LWN #Linux #security

GNU C Library 2.44 released

https://lwn.net/Articles/1085030/ #LWN #Linux #Gentoo #glibc

New stable kernel for ext4 users

https://lwn.net/Articles/1085026/ #LWN #Linux #kernel

Here is this week's #Linux and #OpenSource news video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cQ9-_7GwmQ

GE-Proton 11-3 brings better OptiScaler integration, AMD FSR4 improvements and lots of game fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/ge-proton-11-3-brings-better-optiscaler-integration-amd-fsr4-improvements-and-lots-of-game-fixes/

#GEProton #Proton #Linux #OpenSource #SteamOS

Wine 11.14 brings improvements for DirectSound, BCrypt, FreeBSD https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/wine-11-14-brings-improvements-for-directsound-bcrypt-freebsd/

#Wine #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming

Jails, Not Containers: FreeBSD Isolation Done Right – Umair Khurshid | Klara Systems

<https://klarasystems.com/articles/jails-not-containers-freebsd-isolation-done-right/>

Containers play a major role in modern infrastructure, but they are not the right answer for every workload. This article explores how FreeBSD jails provide purpose-built isolation, predictable security boundaries, and deep ZFS integration—making them ideal infrastructure-grade services where stability is essential. …

Via <https://billboard.bsd.cafe/post/857> | <https://www.reddit.com/r/freebsd/comments/1v5nkno/jails_not_containers_freebsd_isolation_done_right/>

#FreeBSD #jails #Linux #containers