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- 1OpenDLSS brings an open Vulkan take on Nvidia's DLSS neural renderingโOpenDLSS: A Vulkan Reimplementation of Nvidia's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering Network
A new open-source project, OpenDLSS, reimplements Nvidia's DLSS 5 neural rendering network on the cross-platform Vulkan API, with code published on GitHub. It promises neural upscaling and frame generation without dependence on Nvidia's proprietary stack, opening the technique to non-Nvidia hardware and Linux users. Developers and graphics enthusiasts are debating how faithful and practical the reimplementation is compared with Nvidia's own driver-level solution.
- 2Space game ships with a working RISC-V emulator that runs LinuxโShow HN: Our space game has a built-in RISC-V emulator that runs Linux
The indie team behind the space game Against All Odds has revealed that the game includes a built-in RISC-V emulator, called PasRISCV, capable of booting a full Linux system in-game. The announcement is drawing attention from developers and enthusiasts impressed that a hobby project can emulate real hardware to the level of running an operating system.
- 3System76 bans LLM-generated code in COSMIC projectsโSystem76 COSMIC projects will no longer accept LLM-generated content in code submissions https://www. gamingonlinux.com/
System76 has announced that its COSMIC desktop projects will no longer accept code submissions containing LLM-generated content. The open-source hardware and software company is taking a firm stance against AI-written contributions from its developer community. The move has sparked discussion among Linux and open-source developers about code quality, licensing, and whether other projects will follow suit with similar restrictions on AI-assisted contributions.
- 4System76 bans LLM-generated code from COSMIC projectsโSystem76 COSMIC projects will no longer accept LLM-generated content in code submissions https:// lemmy.zip/post/7268787
System76 says its COSMIC desktop projects will no longer accept code submissions containing LLM-generated content. The decision affects contributors to the Rust-based desktop environment the company is building for its Pop!_OS Linux distribution. The move puts System76 among a small group of open-source projects drawing a hard line against AI-generated contributions, citing quality and accountability concerns.
- 5Red Hat layoffs said to extend beyond this week's cutsโMass Layoffs at Red Hat Not Limited to This Week or to Oct First
Reports claim mass layoffs at Red Hat are not confined to this week or to the October 1 date, suggesting job cuts have been occurring over a longer period and may continue. The report characterizes some of the reductions as secret, and discussion is focusing on the scale and timing of the job losses at the IBM-owned Linux company.
- 6Darktable 5.6.2 Released With OpenCL and Crash FixesโผDarktable 5.6.2 Open Source RAW Editor Fixes OpenCL and Crashes
The open-source photography community has a new maintenance release of Darktable, the free RAW photo editing software. Version 5.6.2 focuses on stability, addressing OpenCL-related problems and several crashes reported by users. The update is aimed at photographers running the application on Linux and other supported platforms who want a more reliable editing experience without changing core features.
- 7Orion browser for Linux discontinued months after beta launchโผOrion browser for Linux axed months after beta launch
Kagi's Orion browser, a WebKit-based browser promising support for Chrome and Firefox extensions, will not continue on Linux, with the project ending just months after a beta version was released. The move leaves Linux users who had been testing the browser without a path to a stable release, and closes off one of the few cross-extension browsers planned for the platform.
- 8Sober lets Linux users play Roblox without WineโPlay Roblox on Linux without Wine, using Sober # gaming # news # linux_gaming # roblox # sober https://www. omgubuntu.co
Roblox players on Linux can now run the game natively through Sober, a tool that removes the need for Wine compatibility layers. The project is drawing attention in the Linux gaming community, as Roblox has historically been difficult to run on Linux systems and officially supports only Windows, macOS and mobile platforms.
- 9Kagi Ends Orion Browser Development for Linux, Will Open-Source ItโKagi Ends Orion Browser Development for Linux, Will Open-Source It Article URL: https:// linuxiac.com/kagi-ends-orion-b
Search company Kagi has announced it is stopping development of its Orion browser for Linux and will release the Linux version's code as open source. The move means the Linux community will be able to maintain or fork the browser themselves, even as Kagi concentrates Orion's ongoing development on other platforms. Early reaction online is limited so far, with the announcement just beginning to circulate among developers and open-source enthusiasts.
- 10iPhone setting nearly causes account lockout headacheโ@ monkeydom @ iamkonstantin Thanks! It was set on my # iPhone . ๐ It could've gotten me into a Kafkaesque situation with
A user reports that a setting on their iPhone nearly caused a 'Kafkaesque' lockout from one of their important accounts, describing the experience as questionable UX by closed-platform vendors. They argue it is another reason Linux and free-software advocates should consider moving away from such platforms.
- 11Proton-CachyOS version 11.0-20261005 releasedโProton-CachyOS version 11.0-20261005 released https:// lemmy.zip/post/72686480
A new build of Proton-CachyOS, version 11.0-20261005, has been released. Proton-CachyOS is a compatibility layer that lets Windows games run on Linux, based on Valve's Proton with CachyOS performance patches. Linux gamers are noting the update on community forums, where such releases are closely followed as they can affect game performance and compatibility.
- 12System76 bans LLM-generated code from COSMIC projectsโSystem76 COSMIC projects will no longer accept LLM-generated content in code submissions
System76, the US-based Linux hardware and software company, has announced that its COSMIC desktop projects will no longer accept code contributions generated by large language models. The policy applies to submissions across COSMIC repositories, drawing attention amid ongoing community debate about the quality, licensing and traceability of AI-assisted open source contributions.
- 13Developers swap favourite Linux command-line toolsโWhich one is your favourite CLI tool? # linux # opensource
Developers and open source users are asking each other which command-line tool they favour, inviting recommendations ranging from shell utilities to terminal replacements. The open question has drawn replies naming personal picks, with participants trading tips on what makes their daily Linux workflow faster. It is a light community conversation rather than a news event, typical of hobbyist software forums.
- 14Kagi Ends Orion Browser Development for Linux, Will Open-Source ItโKagi Ends Orion Browser Development for Linux, Will Open-Source It https://linuxiac.com/kagi-ends-orion-browser-developm
Search company Kagi has ended development of its Orion browser for Linux and will open-source the existing code. The move means Linux users will no longer receive official updates, but the community will be free to maintain and build on the browser themselves. The announcement is drawing attention among open-source and privacy-focused technology communities.
- 15Linux News Roundup: Week 40 of 2026โผLinuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 40, 2026 (September 28 โ October 4)
The week of September 28 to October 4, 2026, is being wrapped up in the Linux and open-source world with a weekly recap of the most notable news. Readers are getting a consolidated summary of developments across distributions, software releases and community updates from the past seven days, as part of an ongoing weekly series covering the Linux ecosystem.
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Kagi has announced it is stopping development of its Orion browser for Linux and will instead release the code as open source. The move means Linux users will no longer receive official updates, but the community will be able to maintain and build the browser themselves. Kagi positions the decision as a way to serve Linux users better without continuing costly in-house development.
- 17SELinux: a security tool born of paranoiaโRulers from the most paranoid realms develop useful weapons. # Linux # OpenSource https:// cromwell-intl.com/open-source
A write-up on SELinux is circulating among Linux and open-source users, framing the US National Security Agency's security enhancements for Linux as 'weapons' built by the world's most paranoid rulers. The article covers how Security-Enhanced Linux works across RHEL, Oracle Linux, CentOS and related distributions, and why the mandatory access controls originally developed with the NSA are now considered a useful defense tool.
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Search company Kagi has confirmed it is stopping development of its Orion browser for Linux and will release the Linux version's code as open source. The decision means Linux users will not receive continued official updates, but the community will be free to maintain and build on the browser themselves. Reactions online focus on whether open-sourcing softens the blow of abandoning the platform.
- 19Gearsystem Sega emulator updated to version 3.9.21โGearsystem: Sega emulator released in version 3.9.21 https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/10/gearsystem-v3921-relea
The open-source Sega emulator Gearsystem has been released in version 3.9.21, an update of interest to retro gaming fans, particularly those on Linux. Gearsystem emulates Sega's 8-bit consoles, including the Master System and Game Gear, and is popular among players who want to revisit classic Sega titles on modern hardware.
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