Ubuntu Linux arrives on HiFive Premier P550 RISC-V development board
The RISC-V development ecosystem is expanding with the introduction of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on the HiFive Premier P550, a collaboration between SiFive, ESWIN Computing, and Canonical. This integration brings the power of Linux to developers using the HiFive Premier P550, offering a seamless development experience within the RISC-V ecosystem.
The HiFive Premier P550, initially announced in 2024, now ships with Ubuntu pre-installed. At the heart of the system is the ESWIN-designed EIC7700X SoC, which features a quad-core SiFive P550 Core Complex running at 1.4GHz, currently the highest-performing commercially available RISC-V CPU. The board offers a robust set of features, including up to 32GB of LPDDR5 memory, PCIe expansion slots, dual Gigabit Ethernet, SATA3, five USB 3 ports, and an onboard GPU, making it an attractive option for developers.
Tor Project and Tails Linux distribution merge to enhance online privacy tools
The Tor Project, a global organization known for developing privacy and anonymity tools, has merged with Tails, a portable operating system focused on protecting users from digital surveillance. By bringing Tails under its operational structure, the Tor Project aims to improve collaboration, simplify operations, and expand outreach efforts.
Both Tor and Tails play crucial roles in countering growing surveillance and censorship on the internet. The merger is intended to better serve individuals seeking online protection, including activists, journalists, and everyday users. Tails, which had been operating independently for 15 years, faced challenges in managing administrative functions such as fundraising and HR. The merger is expected to alleviate these burdens, allowing Tails developers to focus more on maintaining and improving the OS.