278: Linux 6.11, GNOME 47, Microsoft kernel mode changes, Zorin OS, & more Linux news

This Week in Linux

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This week in Linux, we have a lot of news, just a crazy amount and some big stuff like the Linux kernel 6.11 is out. GNOME 47 has been released. Microsoft is making kernel mode changes and we're gonna talk about what that means for Linux and Linux gaming. Zorin OS 17.2 is out. All of this and more on This Week in Linux, the weekly news show that keeps you up to date with what’s going on in the Linux and Open Source world. Now let's jump right into Your Source for Linux GNews!

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:37 Linux Kernel 6.11 Released
04:41 GNOME 47 Released
15:42 Microsoft making Kernel Mode changes, and what it means for Linux Gaming
20:17 Zorin OS 17.2 Released
24:25 MX Linux 23.4 Released
26:04 Fedora Linux 41 Beta Released
32:06 Rockstar Destroys Steam Deck Support for GTA Online
35:56 Support the show

Links:

• Linux Kernel 6.11 Released
  • https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/CAHk-=whVpSHw9+4ov=[e-mail]/T/#u
  • https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/09/linux-kernel-6-11-released-this-is-whats-new
• GNOME 47 Released
  • https://foundation.gnome.org/2024/09/18/introducing-gnome-47/
  • https://release.gnome.org/47/
• Microsoft making Kernel Mode changes, and what it means for Linux Gaming
  • https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-paves-the-way-for-Linux-gaming-success-with-plan-that-would-kill-kernel-level-anti-cheat.888345.0.html
  • https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2024/09/12/taking-steps-that-drive-resiliency-and-security-for-windows-customers/
  • https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/microsoft-windows-kernel-changes-dont-suddenly-mean-big-things-for-linux-gaming/
• Zorin OS 17.2 Released
  • https://blog.zorin.com/2024/09/19/zorin-os-17.2-has-landed/
• MX Linux 23.4 Released
  • https://mxlinux.org/blog/mx-23-4-libretto-now-available/
• Fedora Linux 41 Beta Released
  • https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41-beta/
• Rockstar Destroys Steam Deck Support for GTA Online
  • https://tuxdigital.com/videos/rockstar-destroys-steam-deck-support-for-gta-online-lying-about-it/
  • https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/grand-theft-auto-v-gets-battleye-anti-cheat-breaks-online-play-on-steam-deck-linux/
  • https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/33490543992467/Grand-Theft-Auto-Online-BattlEye-FAQ
  • https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/4145017/view/3104663180636096966
  • https://www.battleye.com/about/
• Support the show
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