📰 Every major Linux distro wants COSMIC, and it hasn't even finished its first year

The cool thing about Linux is that, if another distro has a really cool desktop layout that you like the look of, there's a good chance you can download it on your own PC, too. It's not like, say, Windows versus iOS, where you need third-party apps to emulate what the other OS is using; if a Linux distro has a cool desktop environment you like, just grab it.

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#distro #linux

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https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-distro-cosmic/

📰 FreeBSD 16 Retires The Last Of Its GPL Code From Its Base System

As of this past week in the FreeBSD source tree for FreeBSD 16, the last of the GNU GPL licensed code from the base system has been retired...

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#gnu

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https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-16-Goes-GPL-Free

Базовая система FreeBSD-CURRENT избавлена от компонентов под лицензией GPL

В кодовую базу FreeBSD-CURRENT, на основе которой формируется ветка FreeBSD 16, принято изменение, удаляющее из базовой системы последние остававшиеся компоненты, распространяемые под лицензией GPL - утилиты diff3 и dialog. Программа diff3 заменена на аналог от проекта OpenBSD, распространяемый под лицензией BSD, а для замены dialog специально для FreeBSD была разработана утилита bsddialog. Инсталлятор был переведён на bsddialog четыре года назад и последней программой, завязанной на GNU dialog, оставалась утилита dpv, которая была объявлена устаревшей более двух лет назад, а теперь удалена вместе с GNU dialog. Релиз FreeBSD 16, намеченный на декабрь 2027 года, будет полностью избавлен от кода под лицензией GPL.

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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65906

📰 Use AppManger to install, update AppImages on Ubuntu

AppImages are designed to be simple. Download one, make it executable and run it. On Ubuntu, though, there’s an extra step: installing FUSE 2 (libfuse2t64), as some AppImages rely on it. Ubuntu ships FUSE 3 by default. AppManager is a new(ish) GTK4/Libadwaita app which fixes that particular annoyance by mounting AppImages through uruntime instead of FUSE. It handles the usual SquashFS-packed AppImages, plus the newer DwarFS-packed ones too.

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#ubuntu

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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/appmanager-appimage-installer-linux

Fortinet expands FortiEndpoint with AI governance and data loss prevention

Fortinet has updated its FortiEndpoint platform to include specialized visibility and control features for managing artificial intelligence applications. The solution centralizes the monitoring of AI agents and browser-based services to help security teams identify "shadow AI" and unsanctioned tools. These enhancements allow organizations to track adoption trends and user activity across managed endpoints through a single unified dashboard.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/fortinet-expands-fortiendpoint-with-ai-governance-and-data-loss-prevention/

📰 Khronos Lists First Conformant OpenCL 3.1 Implementation: Apple M1/M2 On Asahi Linux With Rusticl

Back in May OpenCL 3.1 was announced with a focus on AI and HPC workloads. Just over two months later, this incremental update over OpenCL 3.0 now has its first listed conformant OpenCL 3.1 implementation for passing the OpenCL 3.1 conformance test suite cases. It's Apple Silicon M1/M2 graphics running on Asahi Linux with the Mesa Rusticl driver...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/OpenCL-3.1-Conformance-Apple

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https://lxer.com/module/newswire/ext_link.php?rid=366220

📰 Someone connected a Raspberry Pi 4B to an old, unsupported Kindle, and now it's an e-ink dashboard

Back in May, Amazon officially cut support for its older Kindle models, preventing them from using the official store. While some people have found new uses for them, one person has had the brilliant idea of attaching a Raspberry Pi 4 to it. The result is a cool e-ink dashboard that re-uses the perfectly good Kindle tech.

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#raspberry

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https://www.xda-developers.com/someone-connected-raspberry-pi-4b-on-an-old-unsupported-kindle-now-its-an-e-ink-dashboard/

Microsoft releases July 2026 security updates for Exchange Server SE and ESU versions

Microsoft has launched its July 2026 security updates for Exchange Server, providing critical fixes for the Subscription Edition (SE) and legacy on-premises versions. The release addresses several high-severity vulnerabilities, including a critical spoofing flaw (CVE-2026-55008) with a CVSS score of 9.6 and a remote code execution bug. While the update for Exchange SE is publicly available, updates for Exchange 2016 and 2019 are restricted to organizations enrolled in the Period 2 Extended Security Update (ESU) program.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/microsoft-releases-july-2026-security-updates-for-exchange-server-se-and-esu-versions/

Выпуск среды рабочего стола COSMIC 1.3.0

Компания System76, разрабатывающая Linux-дистрибутив Pop!_OS, опубликовала выпуск среды рабочего стола COSMIC 1.3.0. Пакеты с COSMIC 1.3.0 доступны в дистрибутиве Pop!_OS 24.04 и в ближайшее время ожидаются в Fedora, NixOS, Arch Linux, openSUSE, Aeyrin OS, Redox и CachyOS. Код написан на языке Rust и распространяется под лицензиями GPLv3 (приложения) и MPL-2.0 (библиотеки).

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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65907

Выпуск Angie 1.12.0, форка Nginx

Опубликован выпуск высокопроизводительного HTTP-сервера и многопротокольного прокси-сервера Angie 1.12.0, ответвлённого от Nginx группой бывших разработчиков проекта, уволившихся из компании F5 Network. Исходные тексты Angie доступны под лицензией BSD. Проект получил сертификаты совместимости с российскими операционными системами Ред ОС, Astra Linux Special Edition, Роса Хром Сервер, Альт и ФСТЭК-версии Альт. На базе Angie развивается проприетарный коммерческий продукт Angie PRO, включённый в реестр российского ПО.

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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65908

ClickFix malware kits industrialize social engineering through fake browser errors

ClickFix has evolved from a simple social engineering trick into a sophisticated Malware-as-a-Service ecosystem that bypasses traditional antivirus defenses. The attack convinces users to manually execute malicious code by presenting fake CAPTCHAs, browser crashes, or software update errors. Victims are instructed to copy a hidden command and paste it directly into the Windows Run dialog or a terminal window, which triggers a payload via trusted system tools.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/clickfix-malware-kits-industrialize-social-engineering-through-fake-browser-errors/

📰 After almost two years, KDE Plasma’s animations finally look good again on Nvidia cards

If you've used KDE Plasma on an Nvidia card lately and felt the animations weren't as smooth as they could be, it's not just you. Ever since October 2024, triple buffering has been disabled for Nvidia hardware due to a bug. Fortunately, the fix has just been released as part of Plasma 6.7.3, and you can grab it now.

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#kde #plasma

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https://www.xda-developers.com/after-almost-two-years-kde-plasmas-animations-finally-look-good-again-on-nvidia-cards/

Apple evaluates PrismML technology to run 27B parameter AI models on iPhone

Apple is exploring a partnership with PrismML, a Caltech spinout, to integrate extreme model-compression technology into future iPhone hardware. The startup utilizes ultra-low-bit weight architectures, such as 1-bit and ternary representations, to drastically reduce the memory footprint of large language models. This mathematical approach allows a 27-billion-parameter model like Alibaba’s Qwen 3.6 to shrink from 54 GB to under 4 GB, making it compatible with the 8 GB of RAM found in current Pro-tier iPhones.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/apple-evaluates-prismml-technology-to-run-27b-parameter-ai-models-on-iphone/

ZXC 0.13.0 и 0.13.1

14 и 15 июля, после почти месяца разработки, состоялись выпуски 0.13.0 и 0.13.1 SIMD-оптимизированной библиотеки и кроссплатформенной консольной утилиты ZXC (github.com), реализующих высокопроизводительное многопоточное асимметричное сжатие без потерь и оптимизированное для игровых ресурсов, прошивок и пакетов приложений. Формат разработан по принципу «один раз записать, многократно читать» (WORM).
В отличие от таких кодеков, как LZ4, ZXC жертвует скоростью сжатия ради максимальной пропускной способности при распаковке.
Декларируется скорость распаковки на 9-48% выше, чем у LZ4 с уровнем компрессии по умолчанию, с равным или более высоким коэффициентом сжатия.
Главное изменение этих версий — новый уровень сжатия 7 (ультра) с использованием сравнительно недавно опубликованным SIMD-оптимизированным алгоритмом PivCo-Huffman («pivot-coded Huffman») (репозиторий), который позволяет превысить коэффициент сжатия zstd (-1), при этом скорость декодирования остаётся примерно в 2 раза выше, чем у zstd. Энтропийное декодирование было переработано, что позволило увеличить её скорость на уровне 6 на 5–13% на всех эталонных процессорах.
Формат контейнера обновлён до версии 7 и это последнее запланированное изменение формата. Версия 0.13 является последним этапом перед выпуском версии 1.0, в которой формат контейнера ZXC будет зафиксирован, что обеспечит его стабильность и обратную совместимость.
Проект написан на языке C и распространяется по лицензии BSD 3.
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 c, zxc, компрессия, консоль, утилита

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https://www.linux.org.ru/news/opensource/18339089

📰 Valve adds a "Great on Machine" section to the Steam Machine library

Valve continue to roll out changes to improve the user experience on the new Steam Machine, which now has a "Great on Machine" section in the Steam Library.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

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#steam

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https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-adds-a-great-on-machine-section-to-the-steam-machine-library/

📰 FreeRDP 3.29 Is Out With Extensive Security Fixes

The open-source Remote Desktop Protocol implementation FreeRDP rolls out 22 security advisories, stronger runtime protections, and multiple client fixes.

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#opensource

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https://linuxiac.com/freerdp-3-29-is-out-with-extensive-security-fixes/

OpenAI’s new AI companion device

OpenAI is developing a screenless, mobile smart speaker designed to function as a human-like AI companion for the home. The device features mechanical elements that allow it to move autonomously, creating a more lifelike presence than traditional smart speakers. It utilizes integrated cameras and sensors to maintain contextual awareness of its surroundings and the user's activities.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/openais-new-ai-companion-device/

📰 OpenMandriva's accused repo wrecker says it wasn't sabotage – it was a message

Ex-contributor claims he wasn't a rogue admin, hadn't left the project, and never intended to harm the distro.

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#distro

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https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/07/15/openmandrivas-accused-repo-wrecker-says-it-wasnt-sabotage-it-was-a-message/5270511

📰 MKVToolNix 100 MKV Manipulation Tool Brings New Features and Enhancements

MKVToolNix 100 open-source Matroska (MKV) manipulation software is now available for download with new MKVToolNix GUI features, mkvmerge improvements, and various other chnages.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/mkvtoolnix-100-mkv-manipulation-tool-brings-new-features-and-enhancements

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Firefox is getting updates twice as fast from September

Mozilla is changing Firefox’s release schedule from September, with new stable versions planned every two weeks instead of once a month. The company says the new release cadence is designed to make releases more predictable and allow improvements to reach users more often. But in a message to developers, Mozilla described the changes as an experiment and said it will review the impact before deciding whether to continue. Firefox 154, due for release on 18 August, will be the final stable version released under the current schedule. Firefox 155 is then planned for 1 September, after which new stable releases […]
You're reading Firefox is getting updates twice as fast from September, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/firefox-two-week-release-cycle

PrismML releases Bonsai 27B to run large language models on smartphones

PrismML has launched Bonsai 27B, a 27-billion-parameter model based on Alibaba’s Qwen 3.6 that utilizes extreme quantization to run locally on consumer hardware. The release includes a 3.9 GB 1-bit binary variant designed for mobile devices and a 5.9 GB ternary variant optimized for laptops. By reducing weights to just one or two bits, these models bypass the high memory and bandwidth requirements that typically restrict large-scale AI to cloud infrastructure.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/prismml-releases-bonsai-27b-to-run-large-language-models-on-smartphones/