Are all Linux vendor kernels insecure? A new study says yes, but there’s a fix

All vendor kernels are plagued with security vulnerabilities, according to a CIQ whitepaper. Will the Linux community ever accept upstream stable kernels?

Firefox 127 Enters Beta Testing with Updated Screenshot Tool, Other Changes

With Firefox 126 out the door, Mozilla has promoted the next major release of its open-source and cross-platform web browser, Firefox 127, to the beta channel for public testing.
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NetBSD’s New Policy: No Place for AI-Created Code

NetBSD bans AI-generated code to preserve clear copyright and meet licensing goals. Here’s more on that.
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GNOME OS Migrates to Systemd-Sysupdate

GNOME OS’s transition to systemd-sysupdate promises secure and swift updates for a safer, more consistent OS.
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How to Install Odoo 17 ERP Software on Rocky Linux 9

Odoo (formerly known as OpenERP) is a self-hosted suite of over 10,000 open-source applications well suited for various business needs, including CRM, eCommerce, accounting, inventory, project management, and point of sale. This tutorial will teach us …

How to Install TYPO3 CMS on Ubuntu 24.04

TYPO3 is a free and open-source Enterprise-grade content management system. It provides enterprise-level features such as a scalable CMS with multisite support, multilingual installations, strong security implementation, blazingly fast, and can be run …

Important! Fedora 38 End of Life Approaches (May 21st). Upgrade to Latest Fedora Release Right Away.

Fedora Linux 38 will reach its end of life on May 21, 2024 and no longer receive updates or support of any kind. This includes security patches, bug fixes, and software upgrades.
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Understanding Ownership and Access Control for Enhanced Security

by George Whittaker

Introduction

In the digital age, securing files and controlling access to them is paramount. File permissions play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and …

Install LibreOffice Office Suite in Ubuntu 24.04

This is a beginner’s guide shows how to install (or Remove) the popular LibreOffice Office Suite in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. LibreOffice is a free open-source office suite, that works in Linux, Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, and ChromeOS. It includes a word processor, spreadsheet program, presentation, vector graphics editor, math app, and database management program. And, […]

Tails 6.3 Rolls Out with Updated Tor Browser

Tails 6.3 security-focused Linux distro released with Romanian & Malayalam translations and an updated Tor Browser to 13.0.15.
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Distribution Release: Br OS 24.04

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Anderson Marques has announced the release of Br OS 24.04, a brand-new version of this Brazilian project’s Kubuntu-based Linux distribution with Calamares as the system installer and bu…

The top three Linux 6.9 kernel upgrades

The recently released Linux 6.9 kernel brings several significant updates and improvements. Here are the most important ones.

Endless OS 6 has Arrived

After more than a year since the last update, the latest release of Endless OS is now available for general usage.

Oracle Linux 9.4 Released, Here’s What’s New

Oracle Linux 9.4 offers the latest programming tools and strict security measures to ensure enterprise stability. Here’s more on that.
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Three Reasons DevOps Should Consider Rocky Linux 9.4

The Rocky Linux short list: improved security, better cloud images, and up-to-date developer tools.
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VMware’s Fusion Pro and Workstation Pro are now free for personal use – here’s how to access them

More than a consolation prize for ESXi users, Broadcom’s surprising move makes advanced virtualization tools more accessible than ever – empowering students, hobbyists, and independent developers.

PipeWire 1.2 Release Candidate Adds Explicit Sync and Snap Support

PipeWire 1.2 Release Candidate is now available for testing with explicit GNU synchronization support, Snap support, and async processing.
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15 Best Kali Linux Web Penetration Testing Tools

The post 15 Best Kali Linux Web Penetration Testing Tools first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .With the exponential rise in cyber-attacks and the sophistication of attackers in infiltrating systems, the security of your web appl…

FOSS Weekly #24.20: Linux Kernel 6.9, SnowflakeOS, Nvidia GPU Handling and More

Is NixOS the new Arch Linux? Maybe.

PipeWire 1.0.6 Update Boosts Audio Stability

PipeWire 1.0.6 audio server brings important bug fixes and memory leak resolutions for smoother multimedia handling.
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