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The AI storage squeeze has made the humble USB stick relevant again
The surge in demand for AI-related storage has dramatically increased Solid State Drive (SSD) prices, making traditional USB flash drives relevant again for tasks like installing operating systems or carrying essential utilities. While SSDs offer higher capacities and faster speeds, their current inflated cost makes them impractical for certain uses, shifting the balance back towards the more affordable and accessible USB stick.
'The continued flood of AI reports has basically made the security list almost entirely unmanageable': Linus Torvalds laments how people are wasting the Linux team's time with LLMs
Linus Torvalds has expressed frustration with the influx of AI-generated bug reports for the Linux kernel, stating that they are unmanageable and often lack value. He clarified that the issue is not the use of AI itself, but the submission of reports that do not include code solutions or significant improvements beyond what the AI found. Torvalds suggested that future submissions might need to provide actual code patches to be considered.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro revealed with major changes and great Linux support
Framework has revealed the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro, featuring Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 Processors, LPCAMM2 memory, and a redesigned chassis. The laptop emphasizes modularity for upgrades and boasts excellent Linux support, including pre-built Ubuntu configurations. New AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series options are also available, with shipping beginning in June.
28 years after the final Intel 486 desktop CPUs rolled off assembly lines, Linux is finally dropping support for it
Linux kernel maintainers are beginning to phase out support for Intel's 486 platform, a move initiated by Linus Torvalds who believes the hardware is no longer relevant for kernel development. A patch expected in Linux 7.1 will remove the remaining code, with developers like Ingo Molnar noting it will benefit future kernel development without impacting current users.
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Linus Torvalds commented on the state of Linux 7.0, suggesting it is returning to normal. Additionally, an Intel VP stated that future CPU sockets are expected to have longer lifespans and support more generations of processors.