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Tech roundup: computing pioneer dies, Fortnite heads to Linux

Original: A true legend of computer science leaves us, Fortnite is coming to Linux, Steam is finally moving away from 32-bit, Micr

A notable figure in computer science has died, with tributes coming in across the tech community. Meanwhile, Fortnite is confirmed to be arriving on Linux, Steam is ending support for 32-bit systems, Microsoft Defender is launching for the Linux desktop, and open-source clones of Adobe's flagship apps built on AI are drawing attention.

Why now: Several significant developments in the Linux and open-source world broke at once, alongside the death of a respected computing figure.

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• A true legend of computer science leaves us, Fortnite is coming to Linux, Steam is finally moving away from 32-bit, Microsoft Defender comes to the Linux Desktop, Adobe’s flagship apps are cloned by AI as open source, and a quick KDE Korner. https://… · latenightlinux · 15

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