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elementary OS 8.1 launches with Wayland default and ARM64 support
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The elementary OS team has released version 8.1, a stable update based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS and powered by Linux kernel 6.14. This version makes the Wayland-based Secure Session the default, adds ARM64 support for devices like Apple Silicon Macs, and introduces new apps for system monitoring and maps.
Microsoft has released an update to Azure Linux, incorporating the 6.12 Hardware Enablement kernel and optimizations for ARM64 architecture. This version, 3.0.20260204, aims to enhance performance on supported hardware. The changes are detailed in reports from Phoronix.
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Ubuntu has launched public testing for a Snap package of Steam on ARM64 systems, using FEX emulation to bridge the gap from x86 support. This move aims to bring Valve's gaming platform to ARM-based Linux devices like laptops and single-board computers. The initiative marks a significant step toward broader compatibility, though it remains experimental.