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.....»»
Linus Torvalds Prepares to Move the Linux Kernel to Modern C
"We all know Linux is written in C," writes ZDNet. "What you may not know is that it's written in a long-outdated C dialect: The 1989 version of the C language standard, C89." But that's about to change, explains long-time Slashdot reader Unknowin.....»»
This Linux backdoor went undetected for 10 years
The Bvp47 malware which can be used to create backdoors in Linux systems was likely created by the Equation Group......»»
A brief tour of the Steam Deck’s Linux implementation
Until further notice, use Deck's built-in KDE desktop to unlock system's full potential. Enlarge / Linux on a Steam Deck! Let's dive in. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Our Steam Deck review is now live, and it's massive—almost as.....»»
Intel might be about to make a major Linux move
Intel has acquired the German software firm Linutronix to further the development of Linux-powered industrial systems......»»
Intel Ramps Up Linux Investment By Acquiring Linutronix
Intel has acquired Linutronix, the German-based Linux consulting firm that is focused on embedded Linux and real-time computing. From a report: Intel's acquisition of Linutronix appears to be primarily focused as an acqui-hire with getting Linutronix.....»»
ReiserFS Proposed To Be Removed From Linux In 2022
UnknowingFool writes: Linux kernel developers have discussed on the kernel developers forum to remove ReiserFS from the kernel starting in 2022. ReiserFS was added as Linux's first journaling file system 21 years ago with SUSE using it as the default.....»»
Linux Developers Patch Bugs Faster Than Microsoft, Apple, and Google, Study Shows
Linux programmers fixed bugs faster than anyone — in an average of just 25 days (improving from 32 days in 2019 to just 15 in 2021). That's the conclusion of Google's "Project Zero" security research team, which studied the speed of bug-fixing.....»»
Steam Deck will run native Linux games where it makes sense
Valve has explained how it will decide between a native Linux build of a game, and running via Proton, when there’s a choice......»»
Valve updates Proton to 7.0, enhancing Steam Deck game compatibility
The latest update to the Windows-Linux compatibility layer Proton brings it to version 7.0. The new features and compatibility improvements it brings to Valve’s SteamOS arrive less than two weeks before the Steam Deck's official launch. Wine 7.0 an.....»»
How ancient plants began using water when they moved on to land
"Plants, whether they are enormous, or microscopic, are the basis of all life including ourselves." This was David Attenborough's introduction to The Green Planet, the latest BBC natural history series......»»
Facebook takes the "news" out of News Feed, figuratively speaking
When Facebook launched in 2004, it was essentially a directory of profile pages. Users would navigate from page to page to check out what was new on the Walls of their friends. Everything changed in September 2006 with the introduction of the News Fe.....»»
Linux devs fix nasty vulnerability dating back half a decade
Researcher uncovers stack buffer overflow in the kernel networking module for the Transparent Inter-Process Communication protocol......»»
Akamai To Acquire Linode
"Akamai, which announced quarterly earnings today, also announced that they plan to acquire longtime Linux VPS host Linode for $900 million," writes Slashdot reader virtig01. From a press release announcing the acquisition: Akamai Technologies, the w.....»»
Linux Malware Attacks are Increasing, and Businesses Aren"t Ready
ZDNet reports: Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting Linux servers and cloud infrastructure to launch ransomware campaigns, cryptojacking attacks and other illicit activity — and many organisations are leaving themselves open to attacks b.....»»
Some Alder Lake SoCs won"t have performance cores
According to an update to a Linux repository that Intel made themselves, found by Japanese outlet Coelacanth Dream, the Alder Lake-based Atom processors will reverse the trend and have up to eight e-cores and no p-cores......»»
Why It Is Better To Program On Linux
You have probably heard a lot of times that it is better to program on Linux, and programmers use it more often than Windows. Of course, operating systems based on Linux kernel are free and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website fo.....»»
8 Best Transcription Software for Linux
Make It Clear: Top 8 Best Transcription Software for Linux Transcription software sometimes may be irreplaceable when the story comes to finding out exactly what has been said in the recordings,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website.....»»
Intel Thread Director Is Headed to Linux for a Major Boost in Alder Lake Performance
The Linux 5.18 kernel is adding support this spring for the Intel Hardware Feedback Interface to make better decisions about where to place given work among available CPU cores/threads, reports Phoronix. This is significant because Intel's Alder L.....»»
Valve"s Steam Deck Will Run Linux-Based Steam OS - But Won"t Have a Fortnite Port
Liliputing reports: When Valve's Steam Deck begins shipping to customers later this month, the handheld gaming PC will be running a Linux-based operating system called Steam OS. And that could give gaming on Linux a bit of a boost. While Valve's ga.....»»
Intel"s Pay-As-You-Go CPU Feature Gets Launch Window
Intel's mysterious Software Defined Silicon (SDSi) mechanism for adding features to Xeon CPUs will be officially supported in Linux 5.18, the next major release of the operating system. Tom's Hardware reports: SDSi allows users to add features to the.....»»