An introduction to Kali Linux
Kali Linux is a specialized Linux distribution developed by Offensive Security, designed for experienced Linux users who need a customized platform for penetration testing. Kali Linux also comes with several hundred specialized tools for carrying out.....»»
Stellar Repair for MySQL: Linux Version Review
MySQL is one of the most widely used database technologies for storing business- and organization-critical data. While MySQL is reliable, computers have the tendency to fail, and issues such... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs.....»»
Linux in education: operating systems for learning and teaching
Nowadays, programming contributes a lot to education to make learning more exciting and easier. We are not only talking about creating many programs like an online paper writing service that... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website f.....»»
Microsoft Finds Linux Desktop Flaw That Gives Root To Untrusted Users
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Vulnerabilities recently discovered by Microsoft make it easy for people with a toehold on many Linux desktop systems to quickly gain root system rights -- the latest elevation of privileges flaw.....»»
Microsoft finds Linux desktop flaw that gives root to untrusted users
Elevation of privilege vulnerabilities can be used to gain persistent root access. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Vulnerabilities recently discovered by Microsoft make it easy for people with a toehold on many Linux desktop sy.....»»
Concerns Raised Over The "New" NTFS Linux Driver That Merged Last Year
UnknowingFool writes: In 2020, Paragon Software announced they wanted to upstream their previously proprietary NTFS driver into Linux. After a year of review, the NTFS3 driver was added to the Linux 5.15 kernel. While Paragon pledged to maintain thei.....»»
Google follows Apple by introducing Android app privacy "nutrition labels"
Google is finally implementing its own take on Apple's privacy notices, with the "Data Safety" section of Google Play warning of data types that may be collected and shared by apps.Following the introduction and success of Apple's so-called "nutritio.....»»
Wolfire Games Open Sources "Overgrowth" After 14 Years of Development
"We have worked on Overgrowth for 14 years," begins their new announcement. Development first began in 2008, and the game runs on Windows, macOS and Linux platforms. Overgrowth's page on Wikipedia describes the realistic 3D third-person action game a.....»»
Dirk Hohndel, Early Linux Contributor, Joins Foundation Supporting Blockchain Platform Cardano
Dirk Hohndel gets frequently mentioned on Slashdot. He was a very early contributor to Linux (and for the last five years the chief open source officer and vice president at VMware). But he's also the guy who interviews Linus Torvalds in the keynote.....»»
Motorola adds 5G to its Moto G series of phones
Motorola has just brought 5G to its 2022 Moto G product lineup with the introduction of two new models, the Moto G 5G and the Moto G Stylus 5G......»»
Volla Phone 22 Runs Ubuntu Touch Or a Privacy-Focused Android Fork Or Both
The Volla Phone 22, a new smartphone available for preorder via a Kickstarter campaign, is unlike any other smartphone on the market today in that it ships with a choice of the Android-based Volla OS or the Ubuntu Touch mobile Linux distribution. "It.....»»
Razer"s First Linux Laptop Called "Sexy" - But It"s Not for Gamers
A headline at Hot Hardware calls it "a sexy Linux laptop with deep learning chops... being pitched as the world's most powerful laptop for machine learning workloads." And here's how Ars Technica describes the Razer x Lambda Tensorbook (announced T.....»»
Razer-designed Linux laptop targets AI developers with deep-learning emphasis
A Linux clamshell in Razer clothing. Enlarge (credit: Lambda) Razer is primarily known for its gaming PCs and peripherals, but the company has also been known to dip its toes into the productivity space from time to time. The.....»»
A new network to improve biosecurity in livestock
Health, welfare, safety and sustainability are crucial elements for ensuring the future of livestock production. Biosecurity aims to prevent the introduction and spread of pathogens within and between farms and, consequently, results in better welfar.....»»
Science-based policy-making: New recommendations for forest pests and diseases management
Over the last century, emerging diseases have progressively been recognized by the scientific community as the main threat to forest ecosystems. With increasing international trade and globalization, the introduction of non-native species into new en.....»»
BitNinja will now support VzLinux, aims to offer advanced security services
Cybersecurity service provider BitNinja has announced that it will now officially support VzLinux. A free operating system developed with and for the Linux community, VzLinux has been around for over 20 years now. Originally used as a guest operating.....»»
10 essential Linux tools for network and security pros
Picking just 10 Linux open source security tools isn’t easy, especially when network professionals and security experts have dozens if not several hundred tools available to them.There are different sets of tools for just about every task—netw.....»»
Tracing the history of introduction of Tulipa sylvestris in sixteenth-century Europe
The Netherlands is known for its beautiful and colorful tulips. Though most tulips originate from the Ottoman empire, Tulipa sylvestris, the wild tulip, followed a different path. Anastasia Stefanaki and Tinde van Andel, both botanists at Wageningen.....»»
Fixing Dirty Pipe: Samsung rolls out Google code faster than Google
Samsung and third-party devs have all beaten Google to fixing the high-profile bug. Enlarge / The Pixel 6 Pro. (credit: Ron Amadeo) Dirty Pipe is one of the most severe vulnerabilities to hit the Linux kernel in several years.....»»
How Businesses Can Benefit from Using Linux
Many businesses spend a lot of time weighing up the benefits of cloud automation and orchestration, without spending too much time considering operating systems. Historically, Microsoft Windows has... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs.....»»
Top 15 Linux Students’ Productivity Tools & Software
There is no doubt that among operating systems, Linux efficiency is worth citing due to its excellence in performance and secure environment. But, even then, you may lose interest in this operating... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs.....»»