Linux and Open Source news headlines
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Sat, 09/28/2024 - 22:20
Zorin OS has long been a great option for Linux users who want an easy-to-use, customizable desktop alternative to Windows. The latest version, Zorin OS 17.2, adds even more features that make it worth a look. Here’s my hands-on experience with the latest update.
Sat, 09/28/2024 - 22:20
The upstream Linux 6.11 kernel introduced the ability to easily produce a Pacman kernel package for Arch Linux with the new "make pacman-pkg" target. With Linux 6.12 new additions to the Kbuild code make it easy to also produce a debug kernel build for Arch Linux systems.
Sat, 09/28/2024 - 22:20
Security is an essential consideration when using computers and other technological devices. Linux admins and organizations must be informed about applicable legal measures related to the safety of their systems to ensure compliance and protect against possible risks.
Sat, 09/28/2024 - 22:20
PipeWire 1.2.5 multimedia framework is out now, fixing critical bugs, enhances FreeBSD support, and improves JACK API memory management.
Sat, 09/28/2024 - 22:20
Arch Linux has announced a new partnership with Valve, the company behind the Steam gaming platform and Steam Deck.
Sat, 09/28/2024 - 22:20
Microsoft loves to use GitHub, which is proprietary, as an example of being "open"; not only Microsoft does this
Sat, 09/28/2024 - 22:20
The Document Foundation announced today the general availability of LibreOffice 24.8.2 as the second maintenance update to the latest LibreOffice 24.8 office suite series fixing more than 80 bugs.
Sat, 09/28/2024 - 22:20
For those on the RPM side of the fence, Fedora 41 has hit beta, and works better in VirtualBox than ever if you're curious to try it.
Sat, 09/28/2024 - 22:20
This article spotlights alternative tools to rm, a command that removes files or directories.
Sat, 09/28/2024 - 22:20
By creating a separate /home partition, Linux users can preserve personal files and settings during OS reinstallations, avoiding data loss and simplifying the migration process.
Sat, 09/28/2024 - 22:20
There's been much speculation since this morning over a reported "severe" unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) flaw affecting Linux systems that carries a CVSS 9.9.9 score... The embargo has now lifted with the details on this nasty issue.
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 22:20
LILYGO launched the T-Embed CC1101, built around the ESP32-S3 Dual-core LX7. It supports Wi-Fi, BLE 5, and Sub-GHz wireless communication, targeting remote and low-power IoT projects.
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 22:20
PostgreSQL 17 open-source RDBMS brings enhanced performance, advanced features, and better scalability for all workloads.
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 22:20
The kernel team is working on final integration for Linux kernel 6.11. This version was just recently released, and will arrive soon in Fedora Linux. As a result, the Fedora Linux kernel and QA teams have organized a test week from Sunday, September 29, 2024 to Sunday, October 06, 2024.
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 22:20
33% of cloud environments using the toolkit impacted, we're told. A critical bug in Nvidia's widely used Container Toolkit could allow a rogue user or software to escape their containers and ultimately take complete control of the underlying host.
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 22:20
Discover a step-by-step guide to install the latest version of Remmina on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions, with practical examples.
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 22:20
The USB/Thunderbolt subsystem updates were submitted today for the Linux 6.12 kernel merge window along with the other areas of the kernel overseen by Greg Kroah-Hartman.
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 22:20
Recently, the field of AI has been making some significant strides when it comes to following an open-source approach to development. The proprietary crowd wished they had that kind of close-knit community of developers working towards achieving great things.
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 22:20
Most browsers know way too much about you – your latest obsession, your shopping cart, even your weekend plans. Firefox? It’s built to power your browsing, nothing more. Here’s a breakdown of the Firefox features that keep you private and secure online.
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 22:20
DXVK 2.4.1, a Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 8/9/10/11, brings dynamic memory sizing for better performance in various game launchers.