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XFS On Linux 3.9 Takes Care Of Open Issues

Wednesday, 20 February 2013 00:27 Phoronix

The XFS file-system update for the Linux 3.9 kernel isn't particularly exciting, but it does address some open bugs and regressions for this still very relevant and competitive Linux file-system...

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A Story of Three Kernel Vulnerabilities

Tuesday, 19 February 2013 08:43 LWN

A security-oriented firm called Trustwave recently sent out a preview of an upcoming report [PDF] that features some focused criticism of how the Linux community handles security vulnerabilities. Indeed, it says: "Software developers vary greatly in their ability to respond and patch zero-day vulnerabilities.

Linux 3.8 Kernel Officially Released

Monday, 18 February 2013 17:14 Phoronix

The Linux 3.8 kernel was released on Monday afternoon by Linus Torvalds...

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Intel Has Good DRM Driver Changes In Linux 3.9

Sunday, 17 February 2013 22:09 Phoronix

The Intel DRM graphics driver will feature a number of user-facing improvements within the Linux 3.9 kernel...

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TI OMAP DRM For Linux 3.9 Moves Out Of Staging

Sunday, 17 February 2013 18:38 Phoronix

The Texas Instruments' OMAP DRM pull request for the Linux 3.9 kernel is now known. The OMAP DRM graphics driver will leave the kernel's staging area while at the same time picking up support for the OMAP5 SoC...

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