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Rocky Linux 10 Is Out Now as Free Alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10

Highlights of Rocky Linux 10 include support for the 64-bit RISC-V architecture, the implementation of a DHCP client as an internal subsystem of NetworkManager, support for administrative privileges by default for users, and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) by default for graphical remote access.

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Tria Expands Embedded Portfolio with Qualcomm SoMs Supporting Windows, Android, and Linux

The MSC OSM-LF-IQ615 module adopts the OSM 1.2 Size-L format and integrates Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ-615 processor. This octa-core SoC (2x Cortex-A76 at 1.9GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.6GHz) is accompanied by an Adreno 612 GPU, Hexagon V66 DSP (1.1 TOPS), and Spectra 230 ISP. Designed for energy-efficient Linux-based edge applications, the module offers up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB eMMC Flash, along with DisplayPort, MIPI-DSI, and dual CSI interfaces for camera integration. The platform supports Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.1, PCIe Gen2, and secure boot features in a 45×45mm footprint.

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GigaDevice has launched the GD32C231 series, a new line of 32-bit microcontrollers based on the Arm Cortex-M23 core. Designed for entry-level embedded applications, the series balances performance, power efficiency, and cost, particularly for compact or battery-powered products.

ST Nucleo Board Implements STM32N6 Series with Neural-ART Acceleration Support

The Nucleo N657X0-Q is a development board from STMicroelectronics built around the STM32N657 microcontroller. Part of the Nucleo-144 family, it offers a compact form factor and a variety of expansion options for prototyping and evaluation across different power and performance needs.

FusionTech MBM-T113 Delivers Compact ARM-Based Performance in Mobile-ITX Form Factor

FusionTech notes that the Cortex-A7 cores operate at 1.2GHz. The board is available with either 128MB or 256MB of DDR3 memory and includes 32GB of onboard eMMC flash storage, along with a Micro SD slot for expansion.

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VirtualBox 7.1.10 Is Out with Initial Support for Linux 6.15 and 6.16 Kernels

posted by Marius Nestor on Jun 04, 2025

While Oracle is working hard on the next major release of its powerful virtualization software, VirtualBox 7.2, which promises a revamped UI and improvements to ARM virtualization, VirtualBox 7.1.10 is here to introduce initial support for the latest and greatest Linux 6.15 kernel series for both Linux guests and hosts.

Of course, this means that you will be able to install a GNU/Linux distribution powered by Linux kernel 6.15 inside a virtual machine, as well as to install VirtualBox on a Linux distro that runs Linux kernel 6.15. In addition, VirtualBox 7.1.10 introduces initial support for the upcoming Linux 6.16 kernel series, but only for Linux guests.

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