Recently, the Mesa open-source graphics driver merged the Merge Request (MR) for the llvmpipe ORCJIT backend, adding support for the riscv64 architecture.   What is LLVMpipe？ LLVMpipe is a software renderer in the Mesa driver that does not use GPU hardware. Instead, it uses LLVM's JIT compiler to dynamically convert the graphics-related code to be rendered into rasterized data for display. It offers better performance compared to softpipe. Closed-source drivers have long been a major obstacle to the desktop ecosystem of the riscv64 architecture, causing most riscv64 development boards' built-in GPUs to be partially or completely unusable. Consequently, desktop distributions ...Read more

Last July, we successfully made deepin initially compatible with Apple M1. This year, as deepin V23 beta enters the RC2 version, the deepin M1 project naturally follows with updates. Additionally, this adaptation work not only upgrades the system environment version but also updates some system underlying component versions, optimizes the packaging process of various project modules, and partially adds timers to build content weekly for developers to experience firsthand. Now, let's dive into the specific updates in this release. 《deepin adapts to Apple M1, what have we experienced? (Part 1)》 《deepin adapts to Apple M1, what have we experienced? (Part ...Read more

On July 13th, at the deepin Meetup in Shanghai, we officially announced the brand-new name of our project - Linyaps (hereinafter referred to as "Linglong"). Additionally, we shared the news that the project signed a donation agreement with the Open Atom Open Source Foundation on May 24, 2024. Linglong has now become an official incubator project of the foundation.   Linyaps: A New Independent Package Management Toolset In the development of the Linux open-source software ecosystem, the software ecosystem has faced numerous challenges, especially regarding software compatibility and security issues. Packaging and distributing applications across different operating systems not only ...Read more

Recently, the deepin community announced the successful adaptation of the Eswin Computing EIC7700X, achieving the stable operation of the RISC-V version of deepin V23. This move once again confirms deepin's commitment and strength to the RISC-V ecosystem, and also opens the door to a brand new desktop experience for developers and users.   EIC7700X The EIC7700X is a powerful RISC-V intelligent computing System on Chip (SoC), equipped with a 64-bit out-of-order execution RISC-V processor and a proprietary high-efficiency Neural Processing Unit (NPU), offering a peak computing power of 19.95 TOPS, with the dual-die version reaching up to 39.9 TOPS. It ...Read more

Do you often find it frustrating to frequently switch between Windows and Linux systems to transfer or share files across different operating systems, which not only delays work efficiency but also prone to errors? Is there a way to operate files in a Linux system as if you were accessing a local hard drive within the Windows system? I hope the practical operations shared in this article can help friends in need.   Prerequisites The operation must be performed on a Windows 10 version 2004 or higher (Build 19041 or higher) or Windows 11 system.   Step One: Install WSL ...Read more

deepin's AI team has unveiled two major AI products, "Grand Search" and "UOS AI," with new upgrades. We utilize "AI edge models" with a "local vector database" to establish a brand-new system-level intelligent index. You can experience this in deepin V23 RC. Please update Grand Search and UOS AI to the latest versions, and download and install the "Vector Model Plugin" from the app store.   Intelligent Grand Search V5.5: Making information at your fingertips In this era of information explosion, have you ever scratched your head for not finding that crucial email, code comment, or design sketch? Fear not, our "Grand Search" has been ...Read more

The deepin-ports Special Interest Group (SIG) within the deepin community has been proactively engaging with various manufacturers to collaborate on the adaptation of RISC-V architecture and devices. Through persistent efforts, they have now achieved support for the majority of mainstream platforms and development boards on the RISC-V architecture, contributing significantly to the Linux operating system's ecosystem. Recently, the deepin community has successfully completed the adaptation for the MilkV Mars development board and has successfully run the RISC-V version of deepin V23. They are also on the verge of releasing the deepin V23 Preview edition for MilkV Mars, marking another important ...Read more

Linglong As a new type of independent package management toolkit, Linglong primarily provides a layered and isolated operating environment, addressing compatibility issues caused by strong dependencies in traditional package management systems, as well as security issues resulting from lax permissions. Currently, Linglong supports four distributions, including deepin, UnionTech UOS, Debian, and Ubuntu. Linglong's isolation technology can completely decouple applications from the system, thereby thoroughly resolving compatibility conflicts between the system and applications, and among applications themselves, caused by upgrades and adaptation. For developers, this can effectively reduce development costs; for customers, it can reduce enterprise operational costs; and for the ...Read more

The deepin V23 RC version has made significant changes to enhance the design of LingLong. Existing LingLong applications need to be upgraded synchronously with this system update. To address this issue, we provide the LingLong Repair Tool. Users who have installed LingLong applications in previous versions can run the LingLung Repair Tool from the launcher after the upgrade to restore some of the original LingLung applications. Additionally, due to some applications not yet being well adapted to LingLong, there may be issues such as application startup failure or problems with taskbar display after startup. Therefore, we have rolled back some ...Read more