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Preliminary STIBP Fixes Restore Linux 4.20 Performance
Changes to Linux 4.20's implementation of the Single Thread Indirect Branch Predictors (STIBP) mitigation appear to restore performance on Intel systems.
Linux Spectre V2 Patch Incurs up to 50 Percent Performance Penalty
The implementation of STIBP mitigation in the Linux 4.20 kernel release for Intel systems can lead to a 50% performance drop for little practical reward.
Linus Torvalds Steps Back to Improve His Communication Skills
The infamously foul-mouthed Linux developer is taking a step back to work on his "unprofessional" behavior after being called out by the Linux community.
Microsoft Disables Spectre Variant 2 Patch Via Unscheduled Update
Microsoft released an unscheduled update that disable the previously released mitigation against Spectre variant 2, as it was causing rebooting errors for many owners of Intel CPU-powered machines.
Linus Torvalds Dropped Christmas F-Bomb on Kernel Developer
Linux creator Linus Torvalds went on a tirade in the Linux kernel mailing list targeting Red Hat's Mauro Carvalho Chehab, one of kernel maintainers who blamed an application for breakage in the Linux kernel 3.8 RC1.
Linus Torvalds: 2560x1600 Needs To Be Next Standard
Linus Torvalds believes that it is time to leave antiquated screen resolutions behind.
Nvidia Issues Diplomatic Response to Linus Torvalds' F-Bomb
Nvidia's approach to support or not support driver development for Linux has been questioned for some time. So, Linus Torvalds' recent attack on Nvidia was not exactly surprising. Nvidia's answer is not surprising either.
Linus Torvalds Receives 2012 Millennium Technology Prize
Linus Torvalds has been chosen as one of the two recipients of the prestigious 2012 Millennium Technology Prize.
Linux Creator Linus Torvalds Declined to Join Apple
What if you had received a job offer from Steve Jobs to work at Apple? Would you have accepted it if it came with the condition to abandon your passion and find a new one at Apple?
Ubuntu 11.10 Review: Benchmarked Against Windows 7
Three months have passed since the latest version of Ubuntu launched. With its classic desktop gone, Oneiric Ocelot is all Unity. The training wheels are off; no turning back now. Is Ubuntu ready for touchscreens? And how does it compare to Windows 7?