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    Drop is a new open-source tool for sandboxing Linux applications without root privileges, and it supports gVisor, Google's application kernel for stronger isolation. It is currently the top post on Hacker News, where users are discussing the project and its approach to running untrusted code safely on a Linux machine. The reaction so far is mixed, with the technical community weighing its usefulness against existing sandboxing options.

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    Improved GPU reset for Raspberry Pi boards in Linux 7.4●🐧 Actu logiciel libre du 27/09/2026 • Improved GPU Reset Coming For Raspberry Pi Boards With Linux 7.4 [Phoronix] https:MmastodonTechnologySoftware26 h ago

    Free software news roundup of 27 September 2026 highlights an improved GPU reset mechanism coming to Raspberry Pi boards with Linux kernel 7.4, as reported by Phoronix. The change should make it easier to recover the graphics processor when it hangs, without a full reboot, improving stability for Pi users running the mainline kernel.