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Flatpak Exploring GPU Virtualization To Ease Driver Challenges:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Flatpak-GPU-Virtualization
StarBook Horizon Linux Laptop Now on Sale with 32GB RAM, Wi-Fi 6E, and Coreboot:
https://9to5linux.com/starbook-horizon-linux-laptop-now-on-sale-with-32gb-ram-wi-fi-6e-and-coreboot
Big GPU & Kernel Update Headed to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/ubuntu-24-04-4-lts-hwe-update-kernel-mesa
Latest SteamOS Beta Now Includes NTSYNC Kernel Driver:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-OS-Beta-NTSYNC
Steam Frame and Steam Machine will be another good boost for Flatpaks and desktop Linux overall too:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steam-frame-and-steam-machine-will-be-another-good-boost-for-flatpaks-and-desktop-linux-overall-too/
(Flatpak already won the universal format war, and Valve also knows that. Get oughta here Canonical, no one wants your Snap crap.)
Ubuntu’s New ARM Steam Snap is Available for Testing:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/steam-snap-arm64-ubuntu-gaming-performance
(I said, no one wants your crap, Canonical lol)
NVIDIA to launch native Linux & Fire TV apps for its GeForce Now cloud gaming service soon:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/1/nvidia-to-launch-native-linux-and-fire-tv-apps-for-its-geforce-now-cloud-gaming-service-soon/
GStreamer 1.28 Release Candidate Now Available for Testing with Rust Goodies:
https://9to5linux.com/gstreamer-1-28-release-candidate-now-available-for-testing-with-rust-goodies
Wine 11.0-rc5 Brings 32 Bug Fixes:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-11.0-rc5
FEX 2601 Brings Various Fixes, Improvements For Wine & DXVK/VKD3D-Proton:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FEX-Emu-2601
ZLUDA Adds CUDA 13.1 Compatibility For Running CUDA Apps On Non-NVIDIA Hardware:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/ZLUDA-CUDA-13.1-Compatibility
Linux 6.19-rc4 Released Following A Quiet Holiday Week, 6.19-rc8 Already Planned:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.19-rc4
Linux 6.19-rc5 To Fix Broken Nouveau Driver With Newer NVIDIA GPUs:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.19-rc5-DRM-Fixes
Apple SMC Power Driver Posted For Linux Kernel To Finally Expose Battery Stats:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Apple-Silicon-Power-Driver-2026
Linux Working Around Audio Problems On The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/ASUS-Xbox-Ally-X-Linux-Audio
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I'm looking at Linux laptops, to replace a MBPro2014. The tongfang ultrabook 14" looks well up to it, but there's other options, like a Slimbook, Starbook or Tuxedo Infinitybook Pro. All similar cost approx €1200. I also read Mint is the best desktop experience if you're a Linux newbie. Any thoughts or advice appreciated.
https://laptopwithlinux.com/product/tongfang-gx4/
https://slimbook.com/en/elemental
https://starlabs.systems/products/starbook?variant=5522872755852
https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/TUXEDO-InfinityBook-Pro-14-Gen9-AMD.tuxedo
#linux #tongfang #InfinityBookPro14 #slimbook #starbook #mint
Star Labs changed naming scheme of Coreboot releases for almost the same like in LibreOffice - YY.MM. First new version is named Coreboot 24.02 and has a lot of new features: Resolved an issue blocking the scheduler on StarBook Mk VI Added support for 100W USB-C chargers for StarBook Mk VI Implemented various power optimizations for enhanced efficiency Achieved faster power transitions for a smoother user experience Tweaked lid behaviour for better functionality Introduced new options to disable the card reader and fingerprint readers for increased customization Yeah, looks like no we can charge laptop even faster with better charger.
I recently ordered a StarBook Mk VIr2 from Star Labs : StarBok Mk VIr2 The StarBok Mk VIr2 The StarBok Mk VIr2 has the following specs: 64 GB DDR4 RAM @ 3200 MHz (2×32 GB) i7-1360P @ 2.20 GHz 2 TB Gen4 PCIe SSD 14" display Ubuntu LTS 22.04.02 coreboot (instead of AMI firmware) US keyboard layout In comparison, my daily driver for many years has been a Lenovo ThinkPad T470s with the following specs:
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