Tag: Linux
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Monitoring CPU and RAM Usage in Linux: A Practical Guide
Published: at 02:34 PMThe article presents several methods for monitoring CPU and RAM usage on Linux systems, covering both command-line utilities like `top`, `htop`, and `free`, and GUI-based tools available in GNOME and KDE.
Linux Bids Farewell to Ancient 486 and Early Pentium Processors
Published: at 12:55 PMLinux is ending support for i486 and early Pentium CPUs due to missing features like Conditional Moves. This simplifies kernel maintenance and allows for better optimization, impacting very few users.
Linux Kernel Officially Bids Farewell to the 486 Architecture
Published: at 10:13 AMThe Linux kernel has officially dropped support for the Intel 486 architecture, streamlining the codebase and allowing developers to focus on modern hardware, impacting a very small user base.
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS "Noble Numbat" Performance Across Various Laptops: A Phoronix Review
Published: at 11:29 PMUbuntu 24.04 LTS shows general performance improvements across various laptops, but the degree of improvement varies. Users should test their specific workloads after upgrading to ensure optimal performance.
AMD Continues Optimization Efforts with Linux 6.15 Patch for CPU PM and SME/SEV
Published: at 12:23 PMAMD is furthering its Linux support through a patch series for Linux 6.15, aiming to improve CPU power management and enhance security through SME/SEV optimizations, reinforcing AMD's commitment to the Linux ecosystem.
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Performance Regression Detected in Linux 6.15
Published: at 02:32 AMA performance regression impacting AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs was found in Linux 6.15, particularly with the "performance" cpufreq governor. Kernel developers are working on patches to resolve the issue.
Intel's "200s Boost" Feature for Arrow Lake Shows Minimal Gains on Linux, Tests Indicate
Published: at 08:44 PMEarly tests show Intel's "200s Boost" feature offers virtually no performance gains on Arrow Lake CPUs running Linux. This could impact Intel's competitive positioning in Linux-based markets.
Linux Developers Consider Dropping i486/i586 Support: End of an Era
Published: at 09:09 PMLinux developers are considering dropping support for i486/i586 CPUs to simplify the kernel and improve developer efficiency, reflecting the outdated nature and minimal usage of these architectures.
Intel Xeon 200 Series Boosts Linux Performance Across Various Workloads
Published: at 03:29 PMIntel's Xeon 200 "Granite Rapids" series CPUs offer substantial Linux performance gains, primarily due to AVX-512 optimizations. Selecting the correct CPU target during compilation is critical to realize these improvements.
Proposed Removal of i486 and Early i586 Processor Support from the Linux Kernel
Published: at 02:45 PMThe Linux kernel is considering dropping support for i486 and early i586 processors. This change aims to reduce maintenance overhead, simplify code, and focus resources on more relevant hardware.