Linux and Open Source news headlines
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Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
Ardour 8.10 was released today as another hot-fix update in the Ardour 8.x series of this powerful, free, open-source, and cross-platform digital audio workstation (DAW) software that addresses a few new major issues.
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
VirtualBox 7.1.4 includes a small set of improvements, bug fixes, and stability enhancements to this open-source, cross-platform virtualisation tool, though new major new features are included.
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
It was time for me to try a new note-taking app that suits my requirements. Let's give Notesnook a try!
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
The GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) support for the C23 programming language standard is now considered "essentially feature-complete" with GCC 15. As such they are preparing to enable the C23 language version (using the GNU23 dialect) by default for the C language version of GCC when not otherwise specified.
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in multihomed Linux devices. It allows attackers to spoof and inject packets into internal communication streams via an external or public interface.
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
Linux persistence mechanisms are used by an attacker to maintain access to a compromised system, even after reboots or system updates. These allow attackers to regain control of a system without re-exploiting initial vulnerabilities.
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
GNU Octave is a free open-source scientific programming language, primarily intended for numerical computations. It features powerful mathematics-oriented syntax with built-in 2D/3D plotting and visualization tools, cross-platform, and drop-in compatible with many Matlab scripts.
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
Ardour 8.10 Digital Audio Workstation is out now. Fixes disk I/O issues, update color themes and adds new MIDI binding maps.
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
In this article, you will learn how to install curl (and libcurl) on a Linux system and how to use curl in your daily computing work with practical examples.
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
Continuing on with the testing around the AMD EPYC 9005 series "Turin" processors, today is a look at the Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT) performance impact for Turin while using the AMD EPYC 9755 as the highest-end "Turin Classic" processor with 128 cores / 256 threads.
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
Rogue Legacy, a rogue-lite from Cellar Door Games, that originally released in 2013 has now had the source code released. The game has Native Linux support and is rated Steam Deck Verified.
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
It was a short-lived dream for Winamp in the open source world, even if it was imperfect.
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
The selection includes only graphical tools, software which includes built-in podcast management, as well as stand-alone tools, so all tastes should be catered for here.
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
Waveshare recently launched an ESP32-S3 development board featuring an integrated 1.91" AMOLED display, designed for rapid prototyping and the development of IoT and portable projects with interactive displays.
Fri, 10/18/2024 - 22:20
ANY.RUN upgraded its Linux sandbox with features to enhance malware analysis. It now uses a stable Chrome browser for smoother interaction with suspicious websites, while lag in the process tree view is eliminated, allowing for faster exploration of running processes.
Thu, 10/17/2024 - 22:20
WordPress has been the most popular content management system for years — and WP Engine was one of the most popular WordPress hosting services around. Not long ago, everyone was happy. Now, it's a miserable open-source business war. What happened?
Thu, 10/17/2024 - 22:20
For those that have been eager to see more Intel Core Ultra Series 200V Lunar Lake Linux testing, here is the latest installment of testing as well as an update from Intel following my Lunar Lake Linux testing recent reports.
Thu, 10/17/2024 - 22:20
Understanding the intricacies of the Linux boot process and the GRUB bootloader configuration is essential for system administrators, developers, and Linux enthusiasts who want to harness the full potential of their operating systems.
Thu, 10/17/2024 - 22:20
Fooyin 0.8 Linux music player expands ReplayGain support, adds smart playlist features, and introduces advanced search options.
Thu, 10/17/2024 - 22:20
The owners of WinAmp have just deleted their entire repo one month after uploading the source code to GitHub. Lots of source code, and quite possibly, not all of it theirs. The deletion happened soon after The Register enquired about the seeming inclusion of Shoutcast DNAS code and some Microsoft and Intel codecs.