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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Sponsor: SquareSpace
02:00 Mint thinks about making fewer releases
05:26 Discord facing backlash over privacy and ID checks
09:07 Linux kernel 6.19 released
11:37 Machine Learning proposed as a kernel recommendations tool
13:52 Ubuntu drops their repo management GUI
15:45 KDE Linux makes big progress with a beta
18:45 Experimental Wayland protocol for multi windows app
20:54 Steam Deck sold out in North America and Asia
22:56 New system proposed to fight AI slop contributions



Links:

Mint thinks about making fewer releases
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4991

Discord facing backlash over privacy and ID checks
https://www.techradar.com/computing/social-media/discord-tries-to-share-clarity-on-disastrous-age-verification-plans-amid-mass-cancellations-but-safe-to-say-its-not-helping-its-getting-thoroughly-community-noted

Linux kernel 6.19 released
https://linuxiac.com/linux-kernel-6-19-released/
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/linux-6-19-kernel-features-amd-performance

Machine Learning proposed as a kernel recommendations tool
https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/47d21a6821c4b2d085f7b97bcdaa205bfcb0e0ad.camel@ibm.com/

Ubuntu drops their repo management GUI
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/ubuntu-26-04-drops-software-and-updates-gui

KDE Linux makes big progress with a beta
https://pointieststick.com/2026/02/06/busy-months-in-kde-linux/

Experimental Wayland protocol for multi windows app
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wayland-Experimental-Zones

Steam Deck sold out in North America and Asia
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/steam-deck-completely-out-of-stock-in-the-us-canada-and-asia/

New system proposed to fight AI slop contributions
https://github.com/mitchellh/vouch?ref=itsfoss.com

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The Linux Experiment

Linux kernel 6.19 brings significant performance improvements including 40% better performance for older AMD GPUs, up to 50% faster XFS file system operations, and enhanced TCP networking. Linux Mint is considering extending its release cycle from twice yearly to annually to focus more on development rather than maintenance. Discord faces backlash over age verification requirements using face scans or government IDs, prompting users to seek alternatives. The Steam Deck is sold out in most regions, likely due to high component costs rather than an imminent successor. Other updates include Wayland's new zones protocol for multi-window applications, KDE neon beta removing Snap support, and a new "Vouch" system to combat AI-generated spam in open source projects.

New kernel boosts Linux performance, Mint makes big changes, Discord Backlash - Linux Weekly News