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The latest preview version of the Linux-based SteamOS gets an update to support the upcoming console-style gaming PC.

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Linus Torvalds announced the release of fourth release candidate (RC4) for the upcoming Linux Kernel 7.0. Here's what's new in Linux 7.0-rc4.

The Debian Project released Debian 13.4 trixie. Upgrade your trixie installation to Debian 13.4 to get critical security ...

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Linux has two ways to do memory compression – zram and zswap – but you rarely hear about the second. The Register compares and contrasts them. Better to try to make the most of what you've already got ...

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