Servers, Linux, and Distributions

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Dec 26, 2025

• Server

  • open PR ☛ Linux-VServer.org Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation with Launch of v3: A Revolutionary MDM Software for Linux Infrastructure

    Linux-VServer.org [http://linux-vserver.org], the pioneer open-source project known for defining the standards of Linux server virtualization for over two decades, is proud to announce the historic launch of its v3 release. Marking a bold strategic evolution, the project has expanded beyond its virtualization roots to introduce a comprehensive MDM software designed specifically for the modern complexities of Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, and Arch Linux environments.

  • The New Stack ☛ Sidero Labs Extends Talos Linux Directly to Broadcom VMs

    Sidero Labs’ Talos Linux was created to offer an alternative to the high cost and complexity of managing disparate Kubernetes and other deployments. It serves as a lightweight but highly scalable operating system designed for Kubernetes.

• Kernel Space / File Systems / Virtualization

  • Montana Linux ☛ Video: Linus and Dirk keynote

• Benchmarks

  • Tom's Hardware ☛ Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite's latest Linux benchmarks show significant regressions, performs similarly to five-year-old defective chip maker Intel Tiger Lake chips — promising chip continues to be plagued by software support issues

    Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite's latest Linux benchmarks show significant regressions

  • Linux 6.19 Revives Old AMD GPUs with 30% More Performance

    In a surprising turn for fans of older hardware, the release of Linux Kernel 6.19 has brought a remarkable boost in performance for AMD’s legacy graphics cards.

    Recent reports show that GPUs more than 13 years old are seeing performance increases of up to 30%, thanks to a long-awaited change in the open-source driver ecosystem.

• Distributions and Operating Systems

  • Arch Family

    • Tom's Hardware ☛ Arch GNU/Linux kills off Nvidia Pascal GPU support — users still running GTX 10-series graphics cards will have to manually install older drivers

      Arch GNU/Linux is one of the first GNU/Linux distros to officially axe Pascal GPU support after Nvidia cancelled support in July. Arch is now using the 590 Nvidia GNU/Linux driver as its default Nvidia driver, which lacks Pascal support.

  • Debian Family

    • Distro Watch ☛ Distribution Release: GuideOS 1.0

      GuideOS, a beginner-friendly German Linux distribution based on Debian 13, has reached version 1.0. Created jointly with the LinuxGuides.de project, GuideOS offers a customised Cinnamon desktop, some useful utilities developed in-house, and a good selection of open-source software, all localised into German. The English translation of the release announcement provides further details: [...]