PorteuX 2.7 claims it is faster than CachyOS and may be the fastest Linux distro yet


PorteuX 2.7 has been released with Linux kernel 7.1.1, GNOME 50.2, KDE Plasma 6.7.0, a switch to the new NTFS-Plus driver, and a number of performance-focused optimizations. The developer is also claiming the distro now outperforms CachyOS in Geekbench 6. Do you think benchmark results like these are meaningful when comparing Linux distributions?

Why choice of Linux distribution matters


I see often people say that the distro you are using doesn't matter. One can turn any distro into another. And I do not agree with that. If that was true, why do we even have so many distributions? I always said, if distros don't matter...

  • ... why distro hop?
  • ... why don't you use Ubuntu then?
  • ... why don't you recommend Archlinux to a newcomer?
  • ... why don't you use Kali Linux as a server?
  • ... why don't you use Batocera or SteamOS as your daily driver?
  • ... why do you trust a community distro more than a corporate distro? (or vice versa)

I don't think that distros only matter to newcomers. Maybe it matters for experienced users even more.

in reply to thingsiplay

Just like your "opponents" are over-generalising, you're deliberately picking the most extreme examples to make your argument. (Batocera as a daily driver - you know that's what Hanna Montana Linux is for!)

My Linux axioms are: for most new users...

  1. choice of DE is most noticeable and decides whether they like their initial experience.
  2. choice of base distro family does matter a lot in the long run (Debian-based vs. Arch-based vs. Redhat-based); if you stay inside the same family (e.g. Pop!OS vs. Ubuntu vs. Zorin vs. Mint), choice matters a lot less (and DE is most impactful, c.f. point one).
  3. choosing a distro with specialised security hardening (immutable systems, Nix, Qubes, Bazzite) does matter; most of these will make new users unhappy or even question their sanity.

Where you are right: yes, the choices embedded within these three axioms do matter a lot and are noticeable, so it is helpful to have an experienced user recommend a distro to you when starting out.

Where the "distro don't matter" people are right: there are a lot less choices to be made than meets the eye. Effectively, it can be boiled down to three.

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in reply to IratePirate

There is another point, which makes this discussion very variable. Also the choice matters or does not matter a lot, depending on the person, expectations and what is being done. This is probably the biggest reason why we don't agree on simplifications like these. And BTW, just because the examples I gave are extreme does not make them wrong in any way. They are just easy for illustrating my points I'm making.

If someone is coming from Windows, does not care much about trust and just want something that runs a browser, doesn't care about community or technicalities, then yes it does not matter if the person chooses Ubuntu or Mint. On the other hand, if someone doesn't like corporations, has strong opinions about standards and is a developer, then the choice suddenly matters a lot more.

in reply to IratePirate

choosing a distro with specialised security hardening (immutable systems, Nix, Qubes, Bazzite) does matter; most of these will make new users unhappy or even question their sanity.


Out of curiosity, as someone who's never used Bazzite/other uBlue/SilverBlue/etc, what makes it difficult for new users? I definitely agree with Nix and Qubes though (and SecureBlue to some extent).

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Canonical's New AI Tool Wants You to Talk to Ubuntu Instead of Type


Random reboot


Linux: Arch Linux 7.0.12  
Graphical env: dwm on X  
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G  
MOBO: ASUS B550 TUF GAMING PRO  
BIOS (at the time of unexpected reboot): 3634  

Other than panic reboots (panic reboots are turned off) and reboots forced by the CPU on insufficient voltage (the CPU is never taxed, albeit undervolted with minus 30 on all cores in PBO), have you ever experienced random and unexpected reboots? The other day, I noticed that one of my servers - serving only torrent uploads, an i2p router, a Snowflake proxy and an sshfs connection for media consumption - had rebooted for seemingly no reason.

The journalctl logs show two messages just prior to the reboot in question that I do not understand, except for them being related to the NIC?

kernel: r8169 0000:06:00.0: AMD-Vi: Event logged [IO_PAGE FAULT domain=0x000c address=0xa0fe1000]  

kernel: r8169 0000:06:00.0 enp6s0: NETDEV WATCHDOG: CPU: 0: transmit queue 0 timed out 5354 ms  

Also, dmesg shows no logs - certainly no error related ones - around the time, or even in the days surrounding, the unexpected reboot.

My only guess is that there may have been some kind of firmware related instability - 3634 being a beta release and all - and since there is no communication between firmware and OS post boot (?), Linux reports no reboot related error and the journalctl messages above are actually unrelated to the reboot, or at most, just symptoms of the firmware induced failure. No idea... I have since upgraded the firmware to 3636.

Please advise. 😊

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Teleradiology Services Market Extensive Industry Analysis, Growth Rate, Segmentation, Investment Opportunities and Top Manufacturers 2035


Roots Analysis recently published a report on the global Teleradiology Services Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report growth. With a focus on historical trends, current developments, and future projections, it offers a data-rich foundation for decision-makers, industry participants, and investors. The report includes both macro and micro-level insights, enabling readers to grasp key dynamics across segments, regions, and product categories.

Market Size and Forecast

Current Market Size:USD 10.1 Billion

Future Market Size: USD 23.3 Billion

CAGR: 9.7%

Market Overview

This growth is calculated based on observed trends, actual industry performance, and current developments in product usage and adoption. The study takes into account the challenges faced by key players and the general market structure, while avoiding speculative interpretations. It focuses on providing a clear picture of market performance across different regions and segments.

This report supports strategic planning by delivering verified data, cross-segment comparisons, and actionable insights—available in both PDF and spreadsheet formats for ease of integration.

Market Scope and Segmentation

- Historical Trend: Since 2021
- Forecast Period: Till 2035
- Market Size 2026: USD 10.1 Billion
- Market Size 2035: USD 23.3 Billion
- CAGR (Till 2035): 9.7%
- Segments Covered
• Imaging Modality
• End User
• Business Model
• Geographical Regions

Read more - rootsanalysis.com/reports/tera…

By Region

North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Latin America

This segmentation structure provides a clear framework for understanding market dynamics, segment-specific trends, and growth opportunities.

Technological and Strategic Insights

The Roots Analysis report includes a detailed assessment of:


  • Technological advancements and R&D activity
  • Innovations in formulation and delivery methods
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  • Pricing models and cost structures
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These insights are presented neutrally, supported by empirical evidence and primary research validation.

Key Market Players

Profiles of prominent companies include:

4ways, Envision Physician Services, Everlight Radiology, Krsnaa Diagnostics, Medica, ONRAD, USARAD Holdings, vRad

Each profile highlights:


  • Product portfolio and focus areas
  • Operational footprint and regional presence
  • Financial and strategic performance
  • Recent developments (e.g., partnerships, market entries, acquisitions)

Regional Insights

Each region is analyzed based on:


  • Historical and current market size
  • Revenue performance
  • Contribution to global share
  • Strategic developments and regional trends

Comparative insights across regions enable targeted market entry and expansion strategies.

Report Structure


  • Part 01: Market Overview
  • Part 02: Market Size, by Regions
  • Part 03: Market Revenue, by Countries
  • Part 04: Market Competition, by Key Players
  • Part 05: Company Profiles

not everything horrible that is reported is true


There is a story going around about Bezos at VivaTech in Paris, the first and last third of which are reasonable, the middle third of which has him saying that water for data centres is more important than “b/a/s/e/l/i/n/e h/u/m/a/n c/o/m/f/o/r/t.”2

His appearance at VivaTech is online. There are multiple near-complete and complete videos, here’s one that includes him being introduced. The middle third is not reflected therein.1

The middle third DOES, however, appear on BPD News, a PARODY account on Instagram. In particular, that seems to be the origin of the quotes.

I think this is either deliberate disinformation, or AI-slop producing the same result. Either way, I would not boost it, and would delete any boosts already made.


n.b.:

1: I didn’t sit through the whole thing several times, I searched the transcripts of several different postings, and the quotes are in none of them.

2: The hard-coded strikethrough is an attempt to keep the meme from being propagated by AI scrapers. It may not work, but I felt I had to try.
#politics #tech #uspol #uspolitics

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More details on Ubuntu's AI features
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KDE 6.7 / Wayland: I love being able to configure different panels and dedicated widgets on my secondary screen


I recently added a secondary TV to my PC with KDE setup, in addition to the main monitor. I have it on a different position and angle and only turn it on for certain use cases, watching from different place. And I love the fact that I can create and build a dedicated panel with the widgets I want to have on that screen only. I don't need every panel and functionality on that screen.

Just curious, is this something Microsoft Windows users can actually do? If not, this is something I would "advertise" for Linux.

Anyone using MX Linux?


I got tired of LMDE and am a longtime lover of XFCE (though haven’t used it in years) and I gotta say this is a distro that feels like a distinct distro for once. Comes with an amazing set of tools__ the way OpenSUSE does, especially the GUI package manager and the ability to make a bootable live ISO of your running system. Definitely not your normal Debian derivative IMO. Definitely a distro I slept on for a long time. Choice of init system too is chefs kiss for all the systemD haters. The antiX foundation is nice too as I agree on their values 100%, but that distro is too minimal for my needs.

Open-Source NVIDIA NVK Vulkan Driver Now Supports DLSS


A Rambling Linux History Tidbit


Fair Warning: Long Linux nerd rambling ahead.

I actually was responding to another post where someone revealed to another that Linux is not free of corporate influence. I started to write out this spiraling drawl and realized it had nothing to do with the OP, but thought maybe someone else might find it interesting here.

Feel free to correct me should I have some details wrong, I wrote this off the cuff.


The history of Linux is inreresting, but just remember, Linux "won" in some senses just like how Windows, Apple, Intel, etc. "won" their respective domains. Microsoft "won" corporate desktop and office tooling ecosystems. Apple "won" the consumer computing and personal devices (tablet/phone) ecosystems. Linux "won" the servers ecosystem. And the history of how that happened is just as interesting as the fabled stories as to how Microsoft or Apple came to prominence today.

The only reason new Linux users are sometimes caught off guard by the fact that Linux is highly influenced by corporate entities is because they haven't looked into the tumultuous and messy, but very interesting, history of UNIX, Linux, GNU, BSD, and others.

What follows is not entirely related, but take this example of how Linux ended up, perhaps by sheer luck, to have ended up as one of the dominant surviving UNIX-like OSes today:

Take the 1992 lawsuit by UNIX System Laboratories vs BSD. One might say, okay, but what does this have to do with Linux? Well Linus Torvalds created Linux in 1991. BSD had been around since 1978, and had been gaining considerable popularity during the 1980s. BSD has its own messy history, but the short of the long of it is that Bell Labs allowed UNIX to be utilized, researched, and modified by Universities, which resulted in an explosion of UNIX derivative OSes (distributions), including one Berkeley School Distribution, or BSD. During this time period, the attempts to standardize UNIX by vendors resulted in what came to be known as The UNIX wars. It was in the culmination of these "wars" that aforementioned lawsuit occurred, during which BSD development was ground to a halt (eventually forks of BSD like the ones you see today are the sole inheritors of the BSD family of OSes). This was during the same time the Linux Kernel and the GNU OS would come onto the scene and essentially eat BSD's cake.

In essence, were it not for the timing of this lawsuit (which you can view as unfortunate or serendipitous depending on your views of BSD vs Linux), we might all be talking about BSD the way we talk about Linux today. Maybe, even then that's highly speculative.

EDIT: Removed repetitive wording.

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Why are so many Linux projects on Microsoft GitHub? Shouldn't they all move to Codeberg?


Sure, I know a lot of projects have been on GH since before MS bought it, but they've owned it for quite a while now, so we really should be seeing better migration out by now, no?

Codeberg is nonprofit which seems more in the spirit of the Linux ecosystem overall. GH is for-profit...