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The Fedora Council has approved a new plan to create specialized AI-focused desktop images for developers. The effort comes shortly after similar moves by Ubuntu and targets support for major hardware platforms including Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, and ARM.

May 09, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A security researcher has disclosed Dirty Frag, a new Linux kernel exploit that allows local users to gain root privileges. The flaw affects major distributions and remains unpatched on most systems despite earlier fixes for a similar issue.

Linux Mint has released Hardware Enablement (HWE) ISO images for version 22.3—based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS—featuring Linux kernel 6.17 instead of the standard 6.14. This follows Ubuntu's February 2026 HWE update for 24.04.4 LTS, providing the same kernel via updates; Mint's ISOs now ensure compatibility for very new hardware right from installation, with more HWE ISOs planned until Linux Mint 23 arrives in December 2026.

May 02, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release links to release notes for nine official flavors instead of the previous ten. Ubuntu MATE is absent from the list amid maintainer challenges. Developers argue that a smaller lineup strengthens the distribution's focus and sustainability.

Andy Nguyen has released a GitHub project that enables non-slim PlayStation 5 consoles to run a full Linux desktop environment, including Steam games. The ps5-linux port supports specific firmware versions and various Linux distributions. Users must rerun the exploit on each reboot, as the internal SSD remains untouched.

April 30, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Linux Foundation has introduced the Open Source 101 track at the Open Source Summit and Embedded Linux Conference. The track aims to help newcomers and those sharpening fundamentals advance their careers. The event is scheduled for May 18–20 in Minneapolis.