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NVIDIA engineer Sasha Levin has proposed a new mechanism for the Linux kernel that would let administrators quickly disable flawed functions on live systems. The patch, called killswitch, aims to mitigate privilege escalation risks without waiting for full fixes. It remains under review on the Linux Kernel Mailing List.

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The Linux kernel is beginning to phase out support for AMD's three-decade-old K5 processors. This follows similar removals of drivers for other vintage hardware in recent releases.

Red Hat is highlighting its collaboration with IBM on Sovereign Core, a solution aimed at providing provable digital sovereignty for organizations. The offering includes automated compliance validation and 24/7 in-region EU support. Separately, the Open Mainframe Project has opened applications for its Summer 2026 Mentorship Program.

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OpenSource Science B.V., or OS-SCi, is organizing a two-day free hackathon focused on open source mobile development. The Lomiri Tech Meeting, set for May 16-17 at OS-SCi's Tilburg headquarters, targets students building apps for Lomiri and Ubuntu Touch. Attendees will receive free development books and hear keynotes from project leaders.

Google and Meta have signed on as Diamond sponsors for the Linux Storage, Filesystem, Memory Management & BPF Summit. The event, organized by the Linux Foundation, brings together experts to shape future Linux kernel developments. Organizers highlighted the companies' support in recent announcements.

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The Linux Foundation urges early registration for the Linux Security Summit North America, with a $100 discount available for one more week. The event is May 21-22 in Minneapolis, focusing on Linux security challenges and development contributions.