Tag Archives: Linux

Forcing Installation of Held-Back Packages in Ubuntu/Debian

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During regular software updates in Ubuntu Linux distros, you may encounter a situation where some packages have been kept back and are not updated. This could lead to disparities in the version of packages across different systems.This article will delve into the management of kept back packages in Ubuntu. It will provide a step-by-step guide on how to force these packages to be automatically installed.

Source: LXer – Forcing Installation of Held-Back Packages in Ubuntu/Debian

Oracle Cloud Antes Into Generative AI, LLM Game With NVIDIA Chips

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Oracle launched something of a bare metal cloud that takes advantage of Nvidia’s H100 Tensor Core GPUs and is intended for running heavy duty generative AI and LLM workloads. Learn more here.

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Source: Linux Today – Oracle Cloud Antes Into Generative AI, LLM Game With NVIDIA Chips

[$] Revisiting the kernel's preemption models (part 1)

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All that Ankur Arora seemingly wanted to do with this
patch set was to make the process of clearing huge pages on x86
systems go a little faster. What resulted was an extensive discussion on
the difficulties of managing preemption correctly in the kernel. It may be
that some changes will come to the plethora of preemption models that the
kernel currently offers.

Source: LWN.net – [$] Revisiting the kernel’s preemption models (part 1)

Linux Celebrates 32 Years with the Release of 6.6-rc2 Version

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Today marks the 32nd anniversary of Linus Torvalds introducing the inaugural Linux 0.01 kernel version, and celebrating this milestone, Torvalds has launched the Linux 6.6-rc2. Among the noteworthy updates are the inclusion of a feature catering to the ASUS ROG Flow X16 tablet’s mode handling and the renaming of the new GenPD subsystem to pmdomain.

Source: LXer – Linux Celebrates 32 Years with the Release of 6.6-rc2 Version

Stable kernel 5.10.196

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The 5.10.196 stable kernel has been
released. It fixes a single regression:

This release is only needed by any 5.10.y user that uses configfs, it
resolves a regression in 5.10.195 in that subsystem. Note that many
kernel subsystems use configfs for configuration so to be safe, you
probably want to upgrade if you are not sure.



Source: LWN.net – Stable kernel 5.10.196

Linux Kernel Faces Reduction in Long-Term Support Due to Maintenance Challenges

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The Linux kernel is undergoing major changes that will shape its future development and adoption, according to Jonathan Corbet, Linux kernel developer and executive editor of Linux Weekly News. Speaking at the Open Source Summit Europe, Corbet provided an update on the latest Linux kernel developments and a glimpse of what’s to come.

Source: LXer – Linux Kernel Faces Reduction in Long-Term Support Due to Maintenance Challenges

Guide to Setting Up Remote Desktop on Linux

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In today’s increasingly distributed work landscape, providing remote access to Linux devices is critical for organizations embracing location flexibility. Employees utilizing Linux machines need the ability to securely connect from anywhere to remain productive. Likewise, IT teams require remote Linux access for efficient troubleshooting, maintenance, and support across decentralized teams and infrastructure.

Source: LXer – Guide to Setting Up Remote Desktop on Linux