Kernel Space: Linux, Graphics
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Linux May Get A New Subsystem For RPMB: Replay Protected Memory Block
The new subsystem proposal with patches by Tomas Winkler of Intel is for RPMB, the Replay Protected Memory Block specification for eMMC, NVMe, etc. Replay Protected Memory Block (RPMB) is a several year old specification for having a portion of memory be more secure and accessed via a hidden security key. The RPMB block in eMMC can be used for matters like storing DRM protection keys, OEM security keys, and other information that can't -- for whatever legal or security reasons -- can't be stored via normal storage.
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Linus Torvalds Announces Linux Kernel 4.6 RC2, Things Remain "Fairly Normal"
It's Sunday, so Linus Torvalds has just announced the general availability, for testing, of yet another RC (Release Candidate) build towards the upcoming Linux 4.6 kernel.
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Linux 4.6-rc2 Kernel Released
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Vulkan 1.0.8 Released
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NVIDIA Continues Discussing Their Controversial Wayland Plans With Developers
Two weeks ago NVIDIA released their 364 Linux driver with initial support for Wayland and Mir.
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