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NVIDIA 570 Linux Graphics Driver Promises VRR Support on Multi-Monitor Setups

Some of the highlights of the NVIDIA 570 graphics driver series include VRR (variable refresh rate) support on multi-monitor setups, support for querying Dynamic Boost status, 32-bit compatibility support for the NVIDIA GBM backend, and a new conceal_vrr_caps kernel module parameter to the nvidia-modeset kernel module.

GCompris 25.0 Open-Source Educational Suite Released with Five New Activities

GCompris 25.0 introduces five new activities including “Sketch”, an activity for drawing freely with multiple tools to let children explore their creativity, and “Calculate with ten’s complement”, the continuation of the existing ten’s complement activities to help the children to swap the numbers to easily compute a sum.

KaOS Linux 2025.01 Released with Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS and KDE Plasma 6.2

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System76’s Meerkat Mini Linux PC Is Back with Intel Core Ultra CPUs and Faster RAM

The Meerkat mini PC now ships with either the Intel Core Ultra 7 125H processor with up to 4.5GHz and 14 cores16 cores or the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor with up to 4.8GHz and 16 cores, and integrated Intel ARC graphics, as well as up to 96 GB dual-channel DDR5 5600 MHz RAM, and up to 16 TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage.

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Metis Compute Board with RK3588 and AI Acceleration for Edge Applications

The Metis Compute Board is a compact single-board computer designed for AI applications requiring high computational performance at the edge. Built around the ARM-based RK3588 processor, it integrates the Metis AIPU for AI acceleration and features up to 16 GB of RAM, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and GPIO support.

Axelera AI Metis Accelerator M.2 Now Available for Pre-Order at €179.00

The Axelera AI Metis M.2 is an edge AI accelerator designed for inference processing in compact computing environments. It features an AI processing unit within an M.2 2280 form factor, enabling real-time workloads on constrained devices. With support for multiple neural networks and AI pipelines, it delivers efficient performance while maintaining low power consumption.

Meerkat Mini PC Supports Linux with Intel Core Ultra and Quad Display Output

The Meerkat is a compact mini PC designed to deliver high performance while maintaining a small physical footprint. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and features Intel Arc graphics. The system supports multiple Linux operating systems, including Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, among others.

EdgeBox Blue is a Compact Industrial VPN Router and IoT Edge Gateway

The EdgeBox-Blue is an industrial VPN router and edge gateway designed for applications requiring secure networking and data management in industrial environments. It runs on an OpenWRT-based platform and supports real-time data acquisition, automation, and cloud integration.

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Fostering Digital Literacy in Nicaragua

The small community of Reparto La Virgen Nueva lies at kilometer 111 on the León-Chinandega highway in Nicaragua. Its inhabitants, mostly agricultural and domestic workers, face limited mobile Internet access, characterized by restrictive data plans and poor coverage. There’s no fiber Internet option and it’s a 20-kilometer commute to León by bus to access the nearest computer and Internet facilities.

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Debian is Ditching X (Twitter) Citing These Reasons

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Jan 30, 2025

Quoting: Debian is Ditching X (Twitter) Citing These Reasons —

People who use Linux-powered computers recognize Debian for being the most influential Linux distribution out there. Known for its stability, it offers a vast repository of software packages and acts as the foundation for many of the most impressive Linux distros around.

In a brief announcement made by Jean-Pierre Giraud of Debian, it has been revealed that the Debian Publishing Team will not be publishing content on X/Twitter going forward.

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