Kwin, Lutris & AMD drivers add AI generated code, SUSE could be sold, new hope for degoogled ROMs

Mar 14, 2026

AI tools are being used to generate code in AMD drivers, KWin and Lutris, sparking debate over quality and ethics. An EU-led attestation effort offers new hope for degoogled Android ROMs. SUSE may be up for sale again, raising questions about the company’s future. Chromium will soon get native ARM64 Linux builds. Per-game driver tuning and Unity’s Steam integration get attention too.

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EU Initiative Could Replace Google Integrity For De-Googled ROMs

Unified Attestation is an EU-led open alternative to Google Play Integrity aiming to certify de-Googled ROMs.
Nick notes it will be Apache-2.0, use mutual certification among consortium members, and avoid a central authority.

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SUSE Could Be Sold Again For Billions

SUSE may be put up for sale for roughly $6 billion after private equity acquired it in 2023.
Nick warns such sales can cause reorganizations and job impacts, though valuation could double the buyer's investment.

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Linux From Scratch Moved To Systemd Only

Linux From Scratch switched to systemd-only due to maintenance effort and desktop dependencies.
Nick notes GNOME/KDE dependencies pushed the decision, though older books and a volunteer may keep SysV guides alive.

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