Linux and Open Source news headlines
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Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
If you’re using Canonical’s Steam snap to game on Ubuntu you may be pleased to hear that a number appreciable performance improvements have begun to filter out.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
Over the decades, my primary operating system of choice has changed a few times. As a wee child of six years old, we got out first PC through one of those employer buy-a-PC programs, where an employer would subsidize its employees buying PCs for use in the home..
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
One of the most notable additions in version 3.13 of Python — the most popular programming language — is the new and improved interactive interpreter.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
elementary OS 8 release is around the corner. It is based on Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS and features Linux kernel 6.8 at its core. While we shared some of its initial details last year, and its progress last month, it is time to compile all of its expected features here considering the release is closer than ever before!
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
This tutorial shows how to completely disable suspend and/or hibernate function, so your Linux computer will never go to sleep.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
Discover a step-by-step guide to install the ADB and fastboot on Ubuntu and other Linux distros, with practical examples of ADB command usage.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
Silicon Labs Solutions architect Nicola Wrachien has designed an Arduino Nano Matter gamepad for which he was successfully able to port Quake, a popular first-person shooter game. We have seen developers and engineers port doom on everything from toothbrushes to GPS receivers.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
Learn how to substitute single or multiple environment variables from a file using the envsubst command-line tool in Linux.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
For more than one year Arm engineers have been working on Guarded Control Stack "GCS" support for the Linux kernel as a means of protecting against return-oriented programming (ROP) sttacks with modern AArch64 processors. It looks like for Linux 6.13 this Arm GCS support will be ready for upstreaming.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
OBS Studio 31.0 has entered public beta testing for this powerful, open-source, cross-platform, and free software for video recording and live streaming for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
Tmux 3.5 terminal multiplexer is here with improved key handling, copy mode enhancements, extended layout options, and bug fixes.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
Stuck in a situation where you are not able to remove packages from your system due to an inconsistent state error, then let me guide you through the steps to resolve this issue.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
MX Linux’s mirrors for downloading packages should be unaffected by the storm.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
Use of Red Hat on Amazon Web Services (AWS) has allowed UK-based financial technology (fintech) innovator Banfico to both get to market quicker but also offer a genuinely global service.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
Exciting news! The Tazama project is officially a Digital Public Good having met the criteria to be accepted to the Digital Public Goods Alliance! Tazama is a groundbreaking open source software solution for real-time fraud prevention, and offers the first-ever open source platform dedicated to enhancing fraud management in digital payments.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
The Linux community is preparing to release version 6.12 0f the Linux kernel. The 6.12 version is currently in the “release candidate” phase, with 6.12rc1 available as of Sept. 29, 2024.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
Linux is a powerful operating system that forms the backbone of numerous servers, workstations, kiosks, and embedded devices worldwide. It accounts for approximately 3.08% (Edit: It's actually 4%) of all operating systems in use globally. Given its critical role in infrastructure and technology, ensuring the security of Linux environments is paramount.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
Today marks the release of Qt 6.8 as not only a new feature release but also the latest long-term support (LTS) release for this open-source, cross-platform toolkit.
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:20
The openSUSE project released today openSUSE Leap Micro 6.0 as the latest version of this secure and lightweight openSUSE Leap variant designed for containerized and virtualized workloads.
Tue, 10/08/2024 - 22:20
The Gnome Foundation indicates increased belt tightening in its new budget due to continuing financial woes.