Tag: Linux

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• OCCT Arrives on Linux: Comprehensive System Stability Testing Now Available

  Published:Apr 16, 2025 |  at 06:43 PM

  OCCT, a popular system stability testing tool, is now available for Linux, offering CPU, GPU, and memory stress-testing features similar to the Windows version. This release provides Linux users with a robust solution for hardware validation.

• NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti Performance on Linux: A Phoronix Review

  Published:Apr 16, 2025 |  at 06:34 PM

  The Phoronix review showcases the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti's strong performance on Linux, particularly in CUDA workloads, thanks to mature drivers. Gaming benchmarks are also included, providing a comprehensive overview.

• RADV Driver Achieves Emulated Ray Tracing in Indiana Jones Game on Linux

  Published:Apr 10, 2025 |  at 02:39 PM

  Phoronix reports that the RADV Radeon Vulkan driver has successfully emulated ray tracing in "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" on Linux, allowing users with compatible AMD GPUs to experience DXR-based ray-traced effects via software, albeit with potential performance impacts.

• Microsoft Releases Azure Linux 3.0.20250402

  Published:Apr 9, 2025 |  at 12:59 PM

  Phoronix reports on the release of Azure Linux 3.0.20250402, a development snapshot of Microsoft's internal Linux distribution optimized for the Azure cloud, likely featuring the latest kernel and package updates.

• Linux GPU Control App LACT Updated with Configurable Charts and AMD RDNA3 Improvements

  Published:Apr 7, 2025 |  at 02:49 PM

  LACT v0.7.3, a Linux GPU control application, introduces configurable charts for monitoring and includes specific improvements and fixes for AMD RDNA3 GPUs, offering enhanced control and insight for Linux users.

• NVIDIA Engineer Identifies and Quickly Fixes AMD GPU Performance Issue on Linux

  Published:Apr 6, 2025 |  at 04:00 PM

  An NVIDIA engineer inadvertently introduced a performance regression for AMD GPUs in the Linux kernel but quickly identified and fixed the issue, showcasing the collaborative nature of open-source development.

• Intel Enables CPS Compression Support in Mesa for Alchemist GPUs

  Published:Mar 28, 2025 |  at 10:59 AM

  Intel's Mesa driver now supports CPS compression for DG2/Alchemist GPUs, enhancing graphics performance and efficiency in the upcoming Mesa 25.1 release.

• Understanding GPU Acceleration in Linux Terminals

  Published:Mar 23, 2025 |  at 06:24 AM

  GPU-accelerated Linux terminals, such as Alacritty and Kitty, utilize the GPU for rendering, resulting in smoother performance and improved efficiency compared to traditional CPU-bound terminals.

• Key Developer's Departure from Asahi Linux Raises Concerns

  Published:Mar 20, 2025 |  at 10:10 AM

  Asahi Lina's exit from Asahi Linux raises concerns about the project's future in supporting Apple Silicon Macs, following previous leadership departures.

• Asahi Lina Pauses Development on Apple GPU Linux Drivers

  Published:Mar 19, 2025 |  at 04:30 AM

  Asahi Lina has indefinitely paused her work on Apple GPU drivers for Linux, citing personal safety concerns within the Linux graphics ecosystem.