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AlmaLinux Embraces Btrfs File System in Latest Release, Challenging Red Hat’s Legacy

AlmaLinux is integrating Btrfs file system support directly into its installer for version 10.1, marking a strategic departure from Red Hat’s 2017 deprecation. The move highlights growing fragmentation in enterprise Linux distributions and offers users advanced storage features like snapshotting and built-in volume management. Industry analysts suggest this could position AlmaLinux as a more versatile alternative for organizations seeking modern file system capabilities.

Btrfs Integration Marks Strategic Shift

AlmaLinux is reportedly incorporating Btrfs file system support into its upcoming 10.1 release, according to development team announcements. Sources indicate this represents a significant departure from Red Hat Enterprise Linux’s approach, which deprecated Btrfs in 2017. The beta release now enables installations using Btrfs instead of the traditional XFS+LVM configuration, though it remains an optional rather than default selection.

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Samsung Galaxy XR Headset’s Update Policy Remains Undetermined Amid Android XR Launch

Samsung’s new Galaxy XR headset pioneers Google’s Android XR OS, but the company has not specified how many updates it will receive. Market performance and tech evolution will shape the support policy. Early adopters can now order the device in the U.S. and Korea.

Samsung’s Galaxy XR Headset Enters Uncharted Territory with Android XR

Samsung’s recently unveiled Galaxy XR headset is the world’s first device to run Google’s new Android XR operating system, marking a significant step in extended reality hardware. However, according to reports, Samsung has not yet determined how many OS updates the headset will receive, citing the novelty of both the product and the platform.

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Microsoft Scrambles to Patch Windows 11 Update Causing App and Hardware Failures

Microsoft is rushing an emergency patch to address a flawed Windows 11 update that has disrupted applications and hardware peripherals. The update reportedly broke localhost connections and affected devices from manufacturers like Logitech, according to multiple reports. The fix comes as Microsoft attempts to transition users from the newly unsupported Windows 10 to its latest operating system.

Problematic Update Disrupts Windows 11 Systems

Microsoft is preparing an emergency fix for a recent Windows 11 update that has caused widespread issues with applications and hardware peripherals, according to reports from multiple technology outlets. The problematic update, identified as KB5066835, was distributed in October and has led to connectivity problems and device malfunctions for users.