Notably, LACT now exposes the complete voltage/frequency (V/F) curve for GCN and RDNA1 architectures and retrieves AMD cache size information from the KFD sysfs. Overdrive enable logic has been updated to support rpm-ostree, and device lists now feature more user-friendly names. The release also addresses multiple bug fixes, such as replacing dbus-launch with dbus-run-session for launching the Flatpak daemon and preventing fan control mode switching on GPUs lacking fans.
Other miscellaneous tasks include revisions of specifications from the previous version, updates to sponsorship information, and installation instructions for Bazzite. The device_ids.json file has been updated to include the GIGABYTE RX 7700 XT Gaming OC, and numerous enhancements have been made to support translations in various languages through collaboration with Fedora Weblate.
Overall, LACT v0.8.1 enhances usability, performance, and localization while addressing previous issues, ensuring a more robust experience for users managing GPU configurations on Linux.
Future Directions:
In future updates, it would be beneficial for LACT to focus on expanding compatibility with emerging GPU architectures, enhancing real-time monitoring capabilities, and integrating more detailed analytics for performance tuning. Additionally, further localization efforts could be made to support a wider range of languages, making the tool accessible to a global audience. Engaging with the community for feedback and feature requests could also lead to a more user-centric development process, ensuring that LACT remains relevant and useful in a rapidly evolving tech landscape
LACT 0.8.1 released
The release of LACT Linux GPU Configuration and Monitoring Tool version 0.8.1 includes a number of enhancements. The tasks encompass omitting PPD actions for tuned-PPD, executing chown as a host command from Flatbox, utilizing cmdline as a fallback for process names, incorporating profile command hooks, displaying device type, providing initial localization support, revealing the complete V/F curve for GCN and RDNA1, retrieving AMD cache size information from KFD sysfs, revising overdrive enable logic with rpm-ostree support, employing user-friendly names in device lists, and addressing bugs. Additional enhancements encompass the revision of specification files for release v0.8.0, the inclusion of sponsorship information, installation details for bazzite, and the update of device_ids.json to incorporate the GIGABYTE RX 7700 XT Gaming OC.
