Tag: Networking
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Next-Gen Performance: NGINX 1.30.0 Stable Arrives with HTTP/2 Backend & Early Hints
Nginx has inaugurated the stable 1.30.0 release, successfully concluding an extensive developmental cycle within the 1.29.x branch. This release transcends mere incremental refinements, delivering a suite of pivotal enhancements concerning contemporary network protocols, operational performance, and the overarching compatibility of server infrastructures. With the advent of Nginx 1.30.0, the platform introduces robust support for HTTP…
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NVIDIA 1.6 Tbps Networking Arrives in Linux 6.19 Kernel via Mellanox MLX5
NVIDIA is preparing a series of patches for inclusion in the Linux 6.19 kernel, paving the way for 1.6-terabit-per-second networking on NVIDIA-Mellanox adapters. Last week, a patch was merged into the RDMA for-next branch, adding support for a 1600-Gbps link mode to the NVIDIA-Mellanox MLX5 driver. This mode utilizes eight lanes, each operating at 200…
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OpenBSD 7.8 Released: Massive Performance Boost with Parallel TCP Stack and Raspberry Pi 5 Support
On October 22, 2025, OpenBSD 7.8 was released —the project’s 59th stable edition, once again featuring the pufferfish as its emblem. The new version is now available on official mirrors, accompanied by updated errata and changelog pages. The most significant improvement is the transition to multithreaded processing for the network stack and system calls. Functions…
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OpenWrt One Gets Mainline Linux Support with Just 500 Lines of Code
Nearly a year after the announcement of the OpenWrt One router, the community has finally received the long-awaited patches that make the device fully compatible with the mainline Linux kernel. OpenWrt One is the official hardware of the OpenWrt project, positioned as a “hacker-friendly” and entirely open device. Built on the Filogic 820 SoC, it…
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TP-Link Achieves Breakthrough with First Wi-Fi 8 Connection, Prioritizing Ultra High Reliability
TP-Link has announced the successful demonstration of Wi-Fi 8 technology. During the test, a prototype device developed in partnership with several industry collaborators achieved stable data transmission and confirmed the functionality of the Wi-Fi 8 signaling beacon. The company described the trial as a milestone in the evolution of the standard that is expected to…
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Essedum 1.0: Bringing AI and Open Source to Networking
On August 27, 2025, at the Open Source Summit Europe, the LF Networking (LFN) community, part of the Linux Foundation, announced the release of Essedum 1.0. Essedum is an open platform designed to integrate artificial intelligence tools into network applications. The project’s codebase was contributed to LFN by Infosys. The inaugural release introduces capabilities for…
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Cisco Urges Urgent Patching for a Critical RCE Flaw in Secure Firewalls
Cisco has issued an advisory regarding a critical vulnerability in the RADIUS subsystem of its Secure Firewall Management Center software. Tracked as CVE-2025-20265, the flaw has received the maximum CVSS score of 10.0. It allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to send a specially crafted input during the login and password verification phase, ultimately achieving arbitrary…
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Linux Kernel 6.16 Released: Packed with Performance Boosts, New Features, and Core Improvements
This past weekend marked the release of the final version of the Linux 6.16 kernel, traditionally announced by Linus Torvalds himself. The development process was calm and steady, though it lacked headline-grabbing features—making the release more technical than sensational. Nevertheless, it incorporates dozens of performance enhancements, support for new instruction sets, and foundational improvements in…