[Testing Updates] 2025-06-11 - Kernels, Mesa, KDE Gear, LibreOffice, AMD ROCm

Manjaro Linux
2 months 3 weeks ago

Hello community, here we have another set of package updates.

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Recent News Valkey to replace Redis in the [extra] Repository (click for more details) Previous News Finding information easier about Manjaro (click for more details) Notable Package Updates Additional Info Python 3.13 info (click for more details) Info about AUR packages (click for more details)

Get our latest daily developer images now from Github: Plasma, GNOME, XFCE. You can get the latest stable releases of Manjaro from CDN77.

Our current supported kernels
  • linux54 5.4.295
  • linux510 5.10.237
  • linux515 5.15.185
  • linux61 6.1.141
  • linux66 6.6.93
  • linux612 6.12.33
  • linux614 6.14.11 [EOL]
  • linux615 6.15.2
  • linux616 6.16.0-rc1
  • linux61-rt 6.1.134_rt51
  • linux66-rt 6.6.87_rt54
  • linux612-rt 6.12.28_rt10
  • linux613-rt 6.13_rt5
  • linux614-rt 6.14.0_rt3
  • linux615-rt 6.15.0_rt2

Package Changes (Tue Jun 10 18:34:17 CEST 2025)

  • testing core x86_64: 23 new and 23 removed package(s)
  • testing extra x86_64: 1171 new and 1144 removed package(s)
  • testing multilib x86_64: 18 new and 28 removed package(s)

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Fedora 41’s Immutable Future: The Rise of Fedora Atomic Desktops

Linux Journal
2 months 3 weeks ago
by George Whittaker

The Fedora Project has long stood at the forefront of Linux innovation, often acting as a proving ground for transformative technologies later adopted by the wider Linux ecosystem. With the release of Fedora 41, the project takes another major leap into the future by fully embracing immutable desktops through its newly unified and rebranded initiative: Fedora Atomic.

This bold shift represents more than a technical update — it signals a philosophical evolution in how Linux desktops are built, managed, and secured. Fedora Atomic is not just a feature of Fedora 41; it's the flagship identity for a new kind of Linux desktop. In this article, we explore the origins, architecture, benefits, and implications of Fedora Atomic as it makes its debut in Fedora 41.

What Are Immutable Desktops? A Paradigm Shift in OS Architecture

An immutable desktop is a system whose core filesystem is read-only, meaning the foundational components of the operating system cannot be altered during regular use. This design flips traditional Linux system management on its head.

In mutable systems — like the standard Fedora Workstation or most desktop Linux distributions — the root filesystem is writable, allowing users or software to modify system libraries, configurations, and services at will. While this provides flexibility, it introduces risks of accidental misconfiguration, malware persistence, or system instability.

Immutable desktops tackle these issues with several key principles:

  • Read-Only Root Filesystem: Ensures the core system is consistent and protected.

  • Atomic Updates: System updates are applied as a whole, transactional unit. If something breaks, you can simply roll back to the previous working version.

  • Separation of Concerns: Applications are isolated in containers (e.g., Flatpaks), and development environments run in dedicated containers (e.g., Toolbox).

  • Reproducibility and Consistency: Identical environments across systems, ideal for testing and deployment pipelines.

Fedora Atomic is the embodiment of these principles — and Fedora 41 is the foundation upon which it stands.

From Silverblue to Atomic: The Evolution of Fedora's Immutable Desktop Vision

Fedora Atomic is not built from scratch. It is the evolution of Fedora Silverblue, Kinoite, and Sericea, which previously offered immutable desktop environments with GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Sway respectively. In Fedora 41, these projects are now rebranded and unified under the Fedora Atomic name, creating a streamlined identity and experience for users.

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George Whittaker

How to Deploy Lightweight Language Models on Embedded Linux with LiteLLM

Linux.com
2 months 4 weeks ago

This article was contributed by Vedrana Vidulin, Head of Responsible AI Unit at Intellias (LinkedIn). As AI becomes central to smart devices, embedded systems, and edge computing, the ability to run language models locally — without relying on the cloud — is essential. Whether it’s for reducing latency, improving data privacy, or enabling offline functionality, local AI […]

The post How to Deploy Lightweight Language Models on Embedded Linux with LiteLLM appeared first on Linux.com.

Linux.com Editorial Staff

Breaking Barriers: How Pop!_OS 24.04 Revolutionizes Hybrid Graphics for Linux Users

Linux Journal
2 months 4 weeks ago
by George Whittaker

In the realm of Linux desktop distributions, few names stand out as prominently as Pop!_OS, the custom-built operating system from System76. Known for its user-centric design, seamless hardware integration, and a progressive attitude toward Linux usability, Pop!_OS has earned a special place in the hearts of developers, engineers, gamers, and power users alike.

With the release of Pop!_OS 24.04, System76 boldly pushes the limits of what Linux desktops can do—particularly in the domain of hybrid graphics. This version introduces a host of under-the-hood improvements and user-facing enhancements aimed at solving a long-standing pain point for Linux laptop users: managing systems that have both integrated and dedicated GPUs.

This article dives into what makes Pop!_OS 24.04 a game-changer, focusing especially on its sophisticated, yet user-friendly approach to hybrid graphics.

A Leap Forward: What’s New in Pop!_OS 24.04

Pop!_OS 24.04 is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, meaning it inherits long-term support, stability, and updated software packages. But Pop!_OS never simply repackages Ubuntu; it transforms it. Here are some of the standout features introduced in this release:

  • COSMIC Desktop Enhancements: System76’s in-house desktop environment has matured, delivering better window management, smoother animations, and more customization options. COSMIC is designed from the ground up using Rust, and this release brings faster performance and reduced resource consumption.

  • Kernel and Driver Upgrades: Linux kernel 6.8+ ensures better hardware compatibility and performance, especially for newer CPUs and GPUs. The latest NVIDIA and Mesa drivers are pre-integrated and optimized.

  • Refined Installer and Recovery: The Pop!_OS installer now includes better detection for hybrid graphics setups and offers system recovery options right from the boot menu.

However, the crown jewel of 24.04 is undoubtedly its radical improvements in hybrid graphics support.

Understanding Hybrid Graphics and Why It Matters

Most modern laptops come with two GPUs:

  1. Integrated GPU (iGPU) – Built into the CPU (e.g., Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics), offering energy-efficient graphics rendering.

  2. Discrete GPU (dGPU) – A powerful standalone GPU (e.g., NVIDIA RTX, AMD Radeon), ideal for gaming, 3D modeling, and heavy computation.

This setup, known as hybrid graphics, allows users to conserve battery power when performance isn’t needed and tap into powerful hardware when it is.

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[Testing Updates] 2025-06-05 - Kernels, VirtualBox, Bluez, PipeWire, Qt6, Mesa, Thunderbird

Manjaro Linux
2 months 4 weeks ago

Hello community, here we have another set of package updates.

Current Promotions
  • Find out all about our current Gaming Laptop the Hero with Manjaro pre-installed from Spain!
  • Protect your personal data, keep yourself safe with Surfshark VPN: See current promotion
Recent News Valkey to replace Redis in the [extra] Repository (click for more details) Previous News Finding information easier about Manjaro (click for more details) Notable Package Updates Additional Info Python 3.13 info (click for more details) Info about AUR packages (click for more details)

Get our latest daily developer images now from Github: Plasma, GNOME, XFCE. You can get the latest stable releases of Manjaro from CDN77.

Our current supported kernels
  • linux54 5.4.295
  • linux510 5.10.237
  • linux515 5.15.185
  • linux61 6.1.141
  • linux66 6.6.93
  • linux612 6.12.32
  • linux614 6.14.10
  • linux615 6.15.1
  • linux61-rt 6.1.134_rt51
  • linux66-rt 6.6.87_rt54
  • linux612-rt 6.12.28_rt10
  • linux613-rt 6.13_rt5
  • linux614-rt 6.14.0_rt3
  • linux615-rt 6.15.0_rt2

Package Changes (Thu Jun 5 09:10:59 CEST 2025)

  • testing core x86_64: 26 new and 24 removed package(s)
  • testing extra x86_64: 697 new and 746 removed package(s)
  • testing multilib x86_64: 19 new and 19 removed package(s)

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Open Source AI is Transforming the Economy—Here’s What the Data Shows

Linux Foundation
3 months ago

As we approach the midpoint of 2025, the potential of AI to transform businesses, economies, and industries is not only widely anticipated and nearly universal but also well documented. In a commissioned project by Meta, LF Research set out to capture existing evidence on this topic, with the specific aim of understanding how open source is playing a role in this transformation. 

Frank Nagle