Recent #Linux news in the semiconductor industry

about 2 months ago

➀ Prahari Technologies offers a 6-month full-time internship in Vadodara focused on embedded systems development using STM32 microcontrollers and Linux platforms;

➁ Key responsibilities include firmware coding in C/C++, peripheral driver development, debugging with tools like JTAG, and cross-platform integration of sensors/actuators;

➂ Candidates must possess skills in ARM microcontroller programming and Linux driver development, with benefits including a certificate and informal work environment.

ArmLinuxSoftware
about 2 months ago

➀ Kazeta OS aims to provide a 1990s console-style 'plug-and-play' gaming experience on modern PCs, using DRM-free games loaded via custom SD card cartridges;

➁ Developers cite motivations including simplifying interfaces for non-technical users, nostalgia for physical game collections, and digital game preservation goals;

➂ Users must install the Linux-based OS on dedicated hardware, manually create game carts, while benefiting from offline DRM-free gameplay spanning modern titles and retro emulation.

Linuxgaming
2 months ago

① Retro Games Ltd announces a full-sized A1200 Amiga remake featuring a working keyboard and a 30th-anniversary port of *The Settlers 2*.

② Detailed specifications and bundled accessories will be fully revealed in October, with the device likely running Linux-based emulators.

③ The company plans multiple retro hardware releases between 2025–2026, reigniting nostalgia for classic computing systems.

LinuxRetro Gaminggaming
3 months ago

➀ GCC 16 may remove IA-64 support due to unmaintained code and rare hardware since Intel discontinued Itanium in 2021;

➀ Linux kernel dropped Itanium support in 6.7, leaving IA-64 compiler code in limbo without active maintainers;

➀ Itanium's IA-64 architecture, despite early hype, failed to compete with AMD's x86-64 due to complexity and compatibility issues.

HPCIntelLinux
3 months ago

➀ Intel abandons 20-year-old 'Family 6' CPU classification for Nova Lake processors, adopting 'Family 18' to unify client CPUs and separate server CPUs under Family 19;

➀ Linux kernel patches confirm Nova Lake and Nova Lake L models, laying groundwork for future driver integration and 2026 hardware releases;

➂ Nova Lake aims for 16P+32E+4LPE cores and Xe4 iGPU, with potential use in desktops, laptops, and gaming handhelds.

IntelLinuxcpu
3 months ago

➀ Intel terminates its high-performance Clear Linux OS project as part of global cost-cutting, ending a decade of optimization efforts;

➁ Clear Linux was renowned for aggressive CPU/GPU tuning, system-wide PGO/LTO optimizations, and early adoption of Intel's latest technologies like AVX-512;

➂ The shutdown raises concerns about Intel's ongoing Linux ecosystem contributions, following recent layoffs in critical open-source teams.

HPCIntelLinux
4 months ago

➀ A tech editor with no prior Linux experience tested the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming device as a productivity machine using KDE Plasma;

➁ Despite USB-C port limitations and touchpad issues causing system reboots, the device handled web browsing, document editing, and external peripherals (monitor/webcam) through workarounds;

➂ While functional for basic tasks, the author concluded that docks are crucial for serious productivity work on such handhelds.

AsusLenovoLinux
5 months ago

➀ Demonstrates dual methods for Linux user management via GUI tools (Ubuntu settings) and terminal commands like adduser/deluser;

➁ Details essential operations including user creation, administrator privilege allocation, group management, and secure deletion with file cleanup;

➂ Highlights the importance of sudo permissions and Bash scripting potential for automated system administration tasks.

LinuxRaspberry PiSoftware
5 months ago

➀ The article demonstrates using the 'passwd' command to change personal passwords, manage other users' credentials via sudo privileges, and enforce security policies like password expiration.

➁ Advanced functionalities include locking/unlocking accounts, auditing password status, and setting warning/inactivity periods for system-wide security maintenance.

➂ Practical examples (e.g., 'sudo passwd -e tom') and terminal screenshots guide administrators through enforcing best practices in password management.

LinuxPrivacycybersecurity
6 months ago

➀ Mission Center is a user-friendly system monitor for Linux with intuitive GUI and hardware acceleration, supporting CPU/GPU/RAM/disk/network/fan speed monitoring;

➁ It offers installation via Snap/Flatpak/AppImage, featuring step-by-step Ubuntu Snap setup and real-time app/service management capabilities;

➂ Unique features include Windows 11-style UI, SMART disk status tracking, NVGPU power monitoring, and hardware-accelerated graphs for reduced system overhead.

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