NVIDIA DLSS Achieves Breakthrough on Open-Source Vulkan Driver, Pioneered by Valve Engineer

 

Valve's Autumn Ashton achieves a breakthrough in open-source graphics, enabling NVIDIA's DLSS on the Mesa NVK driver. Discover the technical implications for Linux gaming, the Vulkan extensions used, and what this means for the future of high-performance, open-source upscaling. A must-read for developers and enthusiasts.

Mozilla Irá doar 1 Milhão de dólares para projetos Open Source de sua confiança

A Mozilla realiza uma enorme doação em dinheiro (1 milhão de dólares) para os projetos de Open Source. A ideia da instituição é a de ajudar projetos Open Source decolarem.

para projetos de código aberto, a instituição por trás do Firefox e do Thunderbird, entre outros projetos, irá ajudar à projetos open source a ir para frente.
- See more at: http://www.diolinux.com.br/2015/10/mozilla-doando-1-milhao-de-dolares-para-projetos-open-source-de-sua-confianca.html#sthash.V73advdL.dpuf

para projetos de código aberto, a instituição por trás do Firefox e do Thunderbird, entre outros projetos, irá ajudar à projetos open source a ir para frente.
- See more at: http://www.diolinux.com.br/2015/10/mozilla-doando-1-milhao-de-dolares-para-projetos-open-source-de-sua-confianca.html#sthash.V73advdL.dpuf

para projetos de código aberto, a instituição por trás do Firefox e do Thunderbird, entre outros projetos, irá ajudar à projetos open source a ir para frente.
- See more at: http://www.diolinux.com.br/2015/10/mozilla-doando-1-milhao-de-dolares-para-projetos-open-source-de-sua-confianca.html#sthash.V73advdL.dpuf

Tinygrad Integrates Mesa NIR, Unlocking Open-Source AI for NVIDIA GPUs

 

Tinygrad's new Mesa NIR back-end unlocks open-source AI on NVIDIA GPUs via the NVK driver, bypassing proprietary toolchains. Explore this breakthrough for high-performance, free-software deep learning, its performance metrics, and how it reshapes GPU computing.

Schleswig-Holstein’s Bold Shift to Open Source: A Model for Government Digital Transformation

 

Schleswig-Holstein becomes Germany’s first state to fully adopt open-source software, boosting security & cutting costs. Learn how this shift impacts government IT, EU policy, and global tech trends

Prominent Linux Kernel Engineer Colin King Departs Intel for NVIDIA: Analyzing the Impact on Open-Source Ecosystem

 

In-depth analysis of Colin King's departure from Intel to NVIDIA and its impact on the Linux kernel ecosystem. Explore the implications for open-source GPU drivers, data center performance, and AI workload optimization on enterprise Linux systems.

Oregon State University Open Source Lab (OSU OSL) Faces Closure – Urgent Funding Needed

 

OSU Open Source Lab—hosting Linux, Apache, Mozilla & Fedora—faces closure without $250K/year. Urgent corporate sponsors needed to save critical open-source infrastructure. Learn how to help

Inspur "Yhgch" DRM Driver Enters Linux Kernel Review: A Deep Dive into the New BMC Display Technology

 

Explore Inspur's new "Yhgch" DRM driver for the Linux kernel. We analyze its potential impact on enterprise data center management, BMC technology, and open-source graphics. Learn more.

Microsoft Open-Sources WSL: What It Means for Developers & Enterprises

 

Microsoft’s decision to open-source Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) marks a pivotal shift for developers and enterprises. Explore the security implications, performance upgrades, and how this impacts Linux-Windows workflows in 2025.

NVK Driver Status Update: Pushing the Limits of Open-Source NVIDIA Graphics

 

Discover the latest on the open-source NVK Vulkan driver for NVIDIA GPUs. Get a deep dive on Blackwell support, Vulkan 1.4 features, performance vs. proprietary drivers, and the roadmap for ray-tracing. Expert analysis on the future of open-source graphics.

Multipass 1.16 Goes Fully Open-Source: A Game-Changer for Cross-Platform Virtualization

 

Canonical’s Multipass 1.16 is now fully open-source, eliminating proprietary Windows & macOS code. Discover how this lightweight VM manager enhances cross-platform virtualization with KVM, Hyper-V, and QEMU support. Ideal for developers!

Steven Deobald Appointed as GNOME Foundation’s New Executive Director: A Strategic Shift for Open-Source Leadership

 

Steven Deobald, a longtime open-source advocate, is the new GNOME Foundation Executive Director. Learn how his leadership will shape GNOME’s future, financial stability, and transparency in the open-source ecosystem.

Intel's Linux Brain Drain: Analyzing the Impact of Key Talent Departures on Kernel Development

 

Intel's Linux engineering exodus continues as key maintainer Michael Jamet departs, impacting USB4/Thunderbolt development. Explore the implications for Linux kernel support, open-source hardware enablement, and future data center technology. 

Revolutionize Your GIMP Workflow: Introducing the Dream Prompter AI Plugin with Google Gemini 2.5 Flash

 Unlock AI-powered image generation in GIMP with the new Dream Prompter plugin. Our guide explores how Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash AI model integrates into this free Photoshop alternative, boosting creativity and workflow efficiency. Learn how to install and use it today.

Mesa 25.3 Update Expands Experimental Vulkan Driver Support for PowerVR GPUs

 

Discover the latest Mesa 25.3 graphics driver update expanding experimental Vulkan API support for PowerVR GPUs. Our guide covers newly added Series 6XE, 6XT, 8XE, and B-Series hardware, firmware requirements, and what this community-driven development means for open-source graphics performance on legacy devices.

Cidade da Dinamarca vai aderir ao Open Source

Aarhus, segunda maior cidade da Dinamarca irá aderir ao movimento Open Source e deixará de lado os produtos da Microsoft.

Mozilla Discontinues DeepSpeech: The End of an Open-Source Speech Recognition Era

 

Mozilla officially discontinues DeepSpeech, its open-source speech recognition engine. Learn why it failed, the best alternatives (Whisper, Vosk), and the future of offline STT tech. Explore privacy-focused AI solutions now.

O Coreboot junta-se à Open-Source Firmware Foundation

 

No início deste ano, a Open-Source Firmware Foundation foi criada para ajudar no avanço do desenvolvimento de firmware aberto. Ontem, o projeto Coreboot se juntou oficialmente à Open-Source Firmware Foundation.

Mainline Breakthrough: Open-Source Rockchip NPU "Rocket" Driver Poised for Linux 6.18 Integration & Mesa 25.3 Support Merged

 

Landmark open-source Rocket NPU driver for Rockchip AI accelerators nears Linux 6.18 mainline integration. Mesa 25.3 support merged. Boosts edge AI performance, rivals proprietary blobs. Explore kernel & user-space advancements.

AMD's Linux Strategy Consolidates Around Mesa RADV, Phasing Out Proprietary Drivers

 

Explore AMD's strategic pivot to the Mesa RADV Vulkan driver for Linux, ending official AMDVLK support. Analyze the performance implications for Linux gaming, ray tracing, and multimedia, and what this open-source consolidation means for the future of Radeon on Linux. 

GNOME Foundation Leadership Shake-Up: Executive Director Steps Down After Brief Tenure

 

Explore the implications of Steven Deobald's sudden departure as GNOME Foundation Executive Director after just four months. This analysis covers the leadership transition, its impact on open-source project governance, and what's next for the iconic Linux desktop environment. Get expert insights now.