More on the Easily Exploitable Linux Bug that Gives Root Access to Attackers (CVE-2022-0847)

An easily exploitable vulnerability (CVE-2022-0847) in the Linux kernel can be used by local unprivileged users to gain root privileges on vulnerable systems by taking advantage of already public exploits. Discovered by security researcher Max Kellermann, the flaw – which he dubbed Dirty Pipe, due to its similarity to the Dirty Cow flaw – has […]

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Dirty Pipeline Is an Awful Linux Mess

Blast! This is about as bad a Linux security problem as I’ve seen in years.
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Firefox 98 Arrives with a New Optimized Download Flow

Firefox is a fast, free, and open-source web browser that provides you with a highly customizable interface. Mozilla releases Firefox 98, a new major version of the browser. The most notable change is the new optimized download flow.
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Open-Source Zone Grinds Away at Patent Trolls

United Patents, Microsoft, the Linux Foundation, and the Open Invention Network are beating back open-source patent trolls.
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Mozilla Fixes Firefox Zero-Days Exploited in the Wild (CVE-2022-26485, CVE-2022-26486)

Mozilla has released an out-of-band security update for Firefox, Firefox Focus, and Thunderbird, fixing two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-26485, CVE-2022-26486) exploited by attackers in the wild.
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How to Install Puppet Server and Agent on Debian 11

Puppet is a centralized configuration management and automation tool. Learn how to install the Puppet server and agent on Debian 11 here.
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Cloudflare Tunnel Tutorial – Expose Web Services to the Internet

Cloudflare Tunnel offers a secure way to connect to Cloudflare without a public IP address. Learn more in this Cloudflare Tunnel tutorial.
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You Can Install GNOME’s New Terminal and Text Editor Apps on Ubuntu 22.04

You can take GNOME’s brand new text editor and terminal client for a spin in Ubuntu 22.04, ahead of the stable GNOME 42 release this later this month.
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VLC 3.0.17 Improves HW Decoding for AMD GPUs, Adds Support for DTS

VLC 3.0.17 is here about nine months after VLC 3.0.16 to introduce several new features. Learn more about the media player release here.
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FSF job opportunity: program manager

The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity
with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a
motivated and talented Boston-based individual to be our full-time
program manager.

What’s Old Is News Again

Tiling desktops have been experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Here a few options that can help keep your desktop better organized.

How to Use LXD Containers on Ubuntu 20.04

In this article, we will show installation, configuration, and generally how to use LXD containers on an Ubuntu 20.04 server. Learn more here.
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Firefox 98 Available for Download with New Optimized Download Flow

The Firefox 98 release is now available for download with a few minor updates, like optimized download flow. Learn more here.
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3 Most Secure Linux Web Browsers that Protect Your Privacy

When it comes to a web browser or browsing apps on Linux, there are many choices. In this article, we’re looking at the most secure Linux web browsers that protect your privacy.
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KDE Plasma 5.24.3 LTS Improves the Plasma Wayland Session

KDE Plasma 5.24.3 LTS is here two weeks after the Plasma 5.24.2 update and brings more improvements for the Plasma Wayland session. Learn more here.
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Simple Network Management Protocol – Not As Simple As You Would Suggest

by Martin Hirschvogel

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) has been an integral part of monitoring network environments since its introduction in 1988. It has established itse…

The Best New Features in GNOME 42

We look at GNOME 42’s new features in this run-down, including a new GNOME Shell theme, screenshot experience, libadwaita ports, and much, much more.
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How to Install Puppet Server and Agent on Debian 11

Puppet is a centralized configuration management and automation tool. In this guide, you will install and configure the Puppet server and agent on the Debian 11 Bullseye.

Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 2022.03

SparkyLinux is a Debian-based distribution with a wide range of editions. The project’s semi-rolling branch has published a new snapshot, SparkyLinux 2022.03. The new release offers a number of desktop software upgrades and changes the way repositorie…

How to monitor Windows systems with Checkmk in a Docker container

This tutorial will show you step-by-stop on how to run Checkmk in a Docker container.