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The AMD open source GPU kernel driver has added over five million new lines of code, bringing the total to 34.8 million lines of code in the Linux kernel. This significant addition contributes to the complexity and size of the kernel. It is worth noting that the driver includes auto-generated header files, which account for a portion of the increased code. In comparison, the new vote driver has around 201,000 lines of code, while the Intel i915 driver has 381,000 lines of code.
A defense mechanism has been created in the Linux kernel to prevent the NVIDIA proprietary kernel driver from using GPL-only symbols that are intended for open-source drivers. The goal is to respect the original creators' intent and prevent circumvention of access controls. This move has legal backing and aligns with the GPL's purpose of protecting free software. It remains to be seen how NVIDIA will respond and whether Linux 6.6 will successfully thwart their kernel driver.
Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is emphasizing its investment in and commitment to the desktop. They have released blog posts detailing their plans for future releases, including improved hardware partnerships for accelerated video and experimental implementations of hardware-backed full disk encryption. With over six million active desktop users, Ubuntu emphasizes core values such as choice, quality, support, performance, privacy, security, and seamless integration.
A new genre of podcasts has emerged that allows listeners to support artists by sending value in the form of cryptocurrency while tracks play. These podcasts utilize open-source technologies and the lightning network to send microtransactions directly to the artists. This new approach to music podcasting provides a way for independent artists to monetize their music and build an audience, offering an alternative to the mainstream music industry. Listeners can support their favorite artists by boosting their tracks, contributing to the growing value-for-value ecosystem in podcasting.
While chaos is brewing in SUSE and Red Hat land, Canonical stays the course and doubles down on the Linux desktop. Plus, our thoughts on the kernel team GPL-blocking NVIDIA.
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