Category: Risc V
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Get Ready for the RVA23 RISC-V Chips: Launching Sooner Than You Think!
Ubuntu’s upcoming version, 25.10, will exclusively support RISC-V devices equipped with RVA23 profile extensions. This strategic shift allows the distro to leverage the latest advancements in hardware performance, without compromising on capabilities. Concerns about the lack of available RVA23 hardware are somewhat alleviated with projections for numerous chips to be released in 2026, alongside some…
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Introducing the New RISC-V SBC: Compatible with Ubuntu 24.04 but Limited to Future Releases
Ahead of the upcoming RISC-V Summit in China, Canonical has unveiled a new RISC-V single-board computer (SBC), the EBC77 Series, which fully supports Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. This SBC is designed primarily for development and embedded systems, rather than typical desktop usage. It is important to note that RISC-V devices generally cannot match the performance or…
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Canonical’s Ambitious Plan: A Fully Functional Ubuntu Desktop on RISC-V for Version 25.10
Canonical is gearing up to introduce a fully functional desktop session for the RISC-V architecture with the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) release. This development comes on the heels of Canonical’s recent decision to limit support for various RISC-V hardware, raising the required RISC-V ISA profile family from RVA20 to RVA23. As a result, nearly…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Elevates RISC-V Profile Standards: What You Need to Know
Canonical is making strides in promoting Ubuntu for RISC-V devices, such as the RISC-V tablet from DeepComputing and various single-board computers. As the next long-term support (LTS) release approaches, Canonical is recalibrating its hardware support strategy with a significant change affecting future versions of Ubuntu on RISC-V platforms. A New Baseline for RISC-V Ubuntu 25.10…
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Rocky Linux 10: Your Free Alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 Is Here!
Rocky Linux 10 has been officially released as a free alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10. This new version introduces significant changes, including support for the 64-bit RISC-V architecture and the deprecation of 32-bit applications. Key features of Rocky Linux 10 include the integration of a DHCP client within the NetworkManager, enabling administrative privileges…
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What’s New in the Recently Released Linux 6.15 Kernel?
Linux 6.15 has officially been released, introducing a host of improvements and several changes that are generating discussions among developers. Announced by Linus Torvalds on the Linux Kernel Mailing List, the release comes with a sense of ease, as Torvalds mentioned, "nothing looks particularly scary" about the final build. New Features in Linux 6.15 One…
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Unleashing Power: New RISC-V AI PC Achieves 50 TOPS and Supports Ubuntu 24.04
Canonical has recently partnered with DeepComputing to introduce the new DC-ROMA RISC-V AI PC, which runs Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. This powerful RISC-V AI PC is built on the advanced RISC-V Mainboard II, designed for Framework’s laptops but can also function as a standalone PC. Users can connect it to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse thanks…
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Discover the $149 RISC-V Tablet Powering Ubuntu 24.04
DeepComputing has introduced a new iteration of its DC-ROMA RISC-V tablet, now equipped to run Ubuntu! The DC-ROMA RISC-V Pad II features a 10.1 inch IPS 10-point touch display with a resolution of 1920×1200, and it utilizes the same SpacemiT K1 SoC as their RISC-V Ubuntu laptop, which faced initial confusion regarding pricing and availability.…
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What’s New in the Latest Linux Kernel 6.10 Release?
Linux kernel 6.10 has been officially released. The latest version of the Linux kernel adds an array of improvements, including a new memory sealing system call, a speed boost for AES-XTS encryption on Intel and AMD CPUs, and expanding Rust language support within the kernel to RISC-V. Plus, like in all kernel releases, there’s a…
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Framework Laptop 13 to Offer New Drop-In RISC-V Mainboard for Enhanced Customization
Those of you who own a Framework Laptop 13 —consider me jealous, btw— or are considering buying one in the near future, you may be interested to know that a RISC-V motherboard option is in the works. DeepComputing, the company behind the recently-announced Ubuntu RISC-V laptop, is working with Framework Computer Inc, the company behind…
