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Linux kernel 6.19 adds scheduling enhancements and Microsoft C extensions
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The upcoming Linux kernel 6.19 introduces key improvements to the sched_ext framework for better eBPF scheduler recovery and integrates Microsoft C extensions for cleaner code compilation. These updates aim to enhance stability, performance, and developer efficiency in various computing environments. Contributions from companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft highlight growing collaboration in open-source development.
A surge in AI written code submissions is overwhelming volunteers who maintain open source software, leading some to quit the field entirely.
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Anthropic unveiled a new dreaming capability for its Claude Managed Agents during the Code with Claude developers conference in San Francisco. The feature allows agents to review recent sessions and store key patterns in memory for future tasks. The company also plans to expand access to other tools and increase usage limits for subscribers.
AI coding agents from companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google enable extended work on software projects, including writing apps and fixing bugs under human oversight. These tools rely on large language models but face challenges like limited context processing and high computational costs. Understanding their mechanics helps developers decide when to deploy them effectively.
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Key Linux developers, including Linus Torvalds, have approved Rust as a fully-fledged language for kernel programming, ending its experimental status. The decision came at the annual Kernel Maintainers Summit and was announced on LWN.net. While this elevates Rust alongside C and assembler, practical implementation still requires significant bridging work.
At the Linux Foundation Open Source Summit in Seoul, South Korea, Linux creator Linus Torvalds discussed his evolving role in the project, emphasizing maintenance over programming. He highlighted the adoption of Rust, the impact of AI on development, and his preference for stable, 'boring' kernel releases. Torvalds also addressed Nvidia's growing involvement in open-source efforts.
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Google has released Gemini 3 Pro, its latest flagship AI model, emphasizing improved reasoning, visual outputs, and coding capabilities. The company also introduced Antigravity, an AI-first integrated development environment. Both are available in limited preview starting today.
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