Cosmic: A New Desktop Environment
System76 is launching COSMIC, an innovative software platform designed to enhance user experiences on Linux, featuring a modular architecture and customizable desktop environment. The first alpha version, COSMIC Epoch 1, allows users to experiment with new functionalities while welcoming feedback for future improvements. Key features include advanced window management, customizable theming, and a suite of built-in applications, all aimed at optimizing workflow and personalizing user interfaces.
Firefox Sidebar and Vertical tabs: try them out in Nightly Firefox Labs 131
Mozilla has introduced a new sidebar and vertical tabs feature in Firefox Nightly 131, which aims to enhance browsing and productivity by improving multitasking and context-switching. Users can activate these features through Firefox Labs and provide feedback on their experience to assist in refining them. The team is also inviting web extension developers to test their extensions with the new sidebar and vertical tabs enabled.
Qwen2-Math
The Qwen2-Math model series, including the flagship Qwen2-Math-72B-Instruct, has been developed to significantly enhance the mathematical reasoning capabilities of large language models, outperforming both open-source and proprietary models like GPT-4o and Claude-3.5. The models have been rigorously evaluated on various math benchmarks in English and Chinese, demonstrating superior performance in solving complex mathematical problems. Future plans include releasing bilingual and multilingual models aiming to further advance mathematical problem-solving abilities in the community.
Introducing the RP2350
The RP2350 microcontroller, an upgrade from the RP2040, features enhanced capabilities including dual Cortex-M33F cores, increased RAM, improved DMA functionality, and support for QSPI PSRAM, making it a superior option for various projects. The author details personal experiences with the RP2350, including successful implementations in multiple applications such as a game emulator and the DEFCON 32 badge project. Additionally, newer RP2350 variants now include built-in flash and increased GPIO options, further expanding its utility and desirability compared to previous STM32H7 chips.
How we found and fixed an eBPF Linux Kernel Vulnerability
The blog discusses the discovery and resolution of CVE-2023-2163, a vulnerability in the eBPF component of the Linux Kernel. It details the methods used to identify the security flaw and the steps taken to mitigate it. The authors emphasize the importance of such findings in maintaining the integrity and security of Linux systems.
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