Linux, Graphics, and Tonight's Release
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Linux 4.11 Set To Be Released Today
After it was postponed last weekend, the Linux 4.11 kernel is set to be officially released in a matter of hours.
As of writing, the Linux 4.11 codename remains the "Fearless Coyote", but there is the possibility that Torvalds may rename it when tagging the official 4.11.0 release today.
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Linux Kernel 3.18.51 Released with MIPS, ARM, and CIFS Changes, Updated Drivers
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Linux Kernel 4.4.65 LTS Is a Small Patch with Networking and File System Fixes
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USB Type-C Port Manager Coming To Linux 4.12
Another feature to look forward to with the Linux 4.12 kernel for those using newer hardware featuring USB Type-C is a port manager.
The "TCPM" driver is queued as a new staging driver via usb-next for entering the Linux 4.12 kernel in the next two weeks. This USB Type-C Port Manager driver implements a power delivery state machine for source/sink ports. This driver serves as a state machine while other USB Type-C drivers are responsible for the rest of the functionality.
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DirectFB Is Back To Being Dormant
Back in August of 2015, DirectFB disappeared with its project site and code vanishing. Last November DirectFB re-appeared along with a new site and renewed focus on the project. Unfortunately, it's once again gone silent.
With all the news this month about Ubuntu dropping Mir / Unity 8 and the continued work by many different desktop/compositor teams on Wayland, I was curious this weekend to check on how DirectFB is doing in 2017... Sadly, DirectFB.net as the new DirectFB site launched last November is now down again. The original DirectFB (dot) org web-site remains squatted. I've been unable to find any other "new" DirectFB website.
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Sway Wayland Compositor Adding Proprietary NVIDIA Driver Support
The Sway Wayland compositor that aims to be i3-compatible continues picking up new features.
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