Linux Journal

VMScape: Cracking VM-Host Isolation in the Speculative Execution Age & How Linux Patches Respond

In this article we’ll walk through how VMScape works, the CPUs and environments it affects, how the Linux kernel and hypervisors are mitigating it, and what users, cloud operators and admins should know (and do).

Self-Tuning Linux Kernels: How LLM-Driven Agents Are Reinventing Scheduler Policies

In this article we will explore what SchedCP is, how it works under the hood, the evidence of its effectiveness, real-world implications, and what caveats remain.

Bcachefs Ousted from Mainline Kernel: The Move to DKMS and What It Means

In this article, we’ll explore the background of bcachefs, the sequence of events leading to its removal, the technical and community dynamics involved, and implications for users, distributions, and the filesystem’s future.

Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ Released: Polished, Modern, and Built for Longevity

In this article, we’ll delve into what’s new in Zara, what users should know before upgrading, and how it continues Mint’s philosophy of combining usability, reliability, and elegance.

Ubuntu Update Backlog: How a Brief Canonical Outage Cascaded into Multi-Day Delays

In this article, we’ll walk through what happened, why the fallout was so severe, how Canonical responded, and lessons for users and infrastructure architects alike.

Bringing Desktop Linux GUIs to Android: The Next Step in Graphical App Support

Introduction Android has long been focused on running mobile apps, but in recent years, features aimed at developers and power users have begun pushing its boundaries. One exciting frontier: running full Linux graphical (GUI) applications on Android devices. What was once a novelty is now gradually becoming more viable, and recent developments point toward much smoother, GPU-accelerated Linux GUI experiences on Android.