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NordVPN Open-Sources Linux GUI and Streamlines Installation via Snap Package

NordVPN has made its Linux graphical interface fully open-source and integrated it into the Snap package for simplified installation. The move reportedly follows a 70% increase in daily Linux users after the GUI’s initial launch. Community contributions are now encouraged through GitHub for ongoing improvements.

NordVPN Embraces Open-Source Approach for Linux Application

NordVPN has reportedly made significant strides in its Linux application development by open-sourcing its graphical user interface and streamlining installation processes. According to reports, the cybersecurity firm has published the complete source code for its Linux GUI on GitHub while integrating the application with the Snap package management system. This development follows the company’s earlier launch of its Linux graphical interface, which sources indicate helped increase daily active users on Linux devices by over 70% within just 100 days.

by Megan Carter
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Ollama Expands GPU Support With Experimental Vulkan Backend For AMD and Intel Hardware

The popular AI framework Ollama has introduced experimental Vulkan support, significantly expanding GPU compatibility beyond NVIDIA hardware. This development could enable broader AI acceleration across diverse hardware configurations, particularly benefiting users of AMD and Intel graphics solutions on Linux platforms.

Ollama Broadens AI Hardware Compatibility

The AI framework Ollama has rolled out experimental Vulkan support that reportedly expands GPU acceleration capabilities to a wider range of hardware, according to reports from industry sources. This development potentially enables enhanced AI inference performance across AMD and Intel graphics processors, moving beyond the traditional NVIDIA-centric approach that has dominated the AI acceleration landscape.

by Tyler Brooks P.E