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.....»»
FreeOffice is a fully featured Microsoft Office alternative, that is free
FreeOffice is seamlessly compatible with Microsoft Office and includes its own versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. It's available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. A recommendation from our essential apps list......»»
Diverse demonstration site, TTA South, to satisfy the validation needs of startups
In response to the government's promotion of six core strategic industries and the Great South, Great Development policy, the expansion and growth of Southern Taiwan's startup ecosystem has been accelerated by the introduction of world-class startups.....»»
Linux Lite aims to offer a Windows-like desktop experience
Linux Lite is a free OS based on Debian and Ubuntu LTS, designed to make the transition from Windows to Linux smooth by packing software essentials out of the box......»»
No, Linus Torvalds is not Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
ZDNet reporter Steven Vaughan-Nichols has solved the mystery of whether Linus Torvalds is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto: no. But what's interesting is why the reporter had to ask in the first place: In a GitHub Linux kernel repository, it appear.....»»
System76-Scheduler Is a New Pop!_OS Rust Effort To Improve Desktop Responsiveness
slack_justyb writes: "Quietly making its v1.0 debut yesterday was system76-scheduler as a Rust-written daemon aiming to improve Linux desktop responsiveness and catering to their Pop!_OS distribution," reports Phoronix. The daemon will work with th.....»»
Slackware, the Oldest Actively Maintained Linux Distro, Releases Version 15.0
Slashdot reader sombragris writes: Slackware, the oldest actively maintained Linux distribution, released version 15.0 yesterday after a long release cycle that goes all the way back to 2016 where the last version (14.2) was released. According to th.....»»
System76 Linux workstation looks ready for gaming, too
A 144 Hz screen, colorful keyboard, and Ethernet can appeal to gamers. Enlarge / System76 Kudu. (credit: System76) System76's latest Linux laptop combines one of AMD's most powerful 5000 series mobile CPUs with Nvidia's mid-r.....»»
Insights into the past of an almost eradicated childhood infection
Haemophilus influenzae serotype b (Hib) was the main cause of bacterial meningitis in children and a major cause of worldwide infant mortality before the introduction of a vaccine in the 1980s......»»
Zelda superfan recreates Hyrule map using 25,000 Lego bricks
The Legend of Zelda holds a special place in the hearts of millions of gamers. For many, including Roosma, it served as their introduction to open-world gaming. “The developer just drops the player off somewhere and you decide where you want to go.....»»
This tool will make playing Epic Games on Steam Deck much easier
Heroic - a Linux-compatible tool that can run the Epic Games Store - just received several Steam Deck-friendly updates......»»
These critical security bugs put Linux servers at risk of attack
Two CVEs, when chained together, lead to a remote code execution threat, researchers found......»»
Gaming Chromebooks Are On the Way With Full RGB Keyboards
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 9to5Google: The next class of Chrome OS devices may be targeted at the gaming market -- more than one Chromebook is set to release with a full RGB keyboard. Similar to how Chrome OS offers support for Linux ap.....»»
A bug lurking for 12 years gives attackers root on most major Linux distros
It's likely only a matter of time before PwnKit is exploited in the wild. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Linux users on Tuesday got a major dose of bad news—a 12-year-old vulnerability in a system tool called Polkit gives at.....»»
Major Linux PolicyKit Security Vulnerability Uncovered: Pwnkit
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: [S]ecurity company Qualys has uncovered a truly dangerous memory corruption vulnerability in polkit's pkexec, CVE-2021-4034. Polkit, formerly known as PolicyKit, is a systemd SUID-root program. It's ins.....»»
A bug lurking for 12 years gives attackers root on every major Linux distro
It's likely only a matter of time until PwnKit is exploited in the wild. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Linux users on Tuesday got a major dose of bad news—a 12-year-old vulnerability in a system tool called Polkit gives att.....»»
WinRAR is now Windows 11 optimized, adds .zst and .zipx support
WinRAR 6.10 adds support for Windows 11 context menus. This latest version can also extract .zst and .zipx archives. WinRAR is available to download for Windows, macOS and Linux......»»
The best VPN for Linux for 2022
Although Linux is a more secure OS than others, some of these best VPNs for Linux can help bolster your online data and privacy......»»
Linux Foundation Launches Open Source Software Development, Linux, and Git Certification
The Linux Foundation has released three new training courses on the edX platform: Open Source Software Development: Linux for Developers (LFD107x), Linux Tools for Software Development (LFD108x), and Git for Distributed Software Development (LFD109x).....»»
Analysts Weigh In: Will We Ever See the Year of the Linux Desktop?
How popular is Linux? The Windows Central site admits Linux is starting to tempt them. "It made such an imprint on Windows Central that not all of us even bother much with Windows anymore." "Heck, Germany (part of it, to be specific) is taking anot.....»»
History of the Cadillac SRX
The luxury crossover segment is currently filled with appealing options from various brands. Cadillac was quick to get in on the fun in the early 2000s with the introduction of the SRX in 2003. The Cadillac SRX became immensely successful and was eve.....»»