Intel has released a new version of Cloud Hypervisor, an Open Source virtual machine monitor (VMM) that runs on KVM. This new release includes support for vhost-user-blk backends. This allows users to plug av host-user based block device (for example, SPDK) to be connected to the hypervisor as a back-end of paravirtualized storage.
Version 19 of the Linux MX distribution has already been released. One of the highlights is that it is based on the latest release of Debian, 10.1 (Buster). It is governed by Linux Kernel 4.19 and as a desktop environment uses XFCE 4.14.
The French Government has developed an encrypted messaging service so that public servants can exchange data and information on confidential matters with total security. It is an Open Source alternative to WhatsApp or Telegram.
The KDE team has released a new version of its popular desktop environment, which has the ability to anticipate user needs. They mean that, for example, the system detects when there is low light and the brightness and color is diminished so that the eyes don’t get so tired. It also knows how to recognize when a presentation is being made, so that messages are not displayed on the screen while the slides are being shown.
This October, the seventh edition of EU Code Week is being held. The goal of this initiative is making digital skills and innovation come to life for citizens across Europe and beyond.
