Linus Torvalds On Where Rust Will Fit Into Linux
An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from a ZDNet article, written by Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Linux is the poster-child for the C language. But times change. The Rust language has been slowly gathering support for use as a system language in Linu.....»»
Swedish engineer creates playable accordion from 2 Commodore 64 computers
Linus Åkesson's instrument sports custom software and a bellows made of floppy disks. Enlarge / Linus Åkesson playing his homemade "Commodordion" in a YouTube video. (credit: Linus Åkesson) In late October, a Swedish.....»»
Linux devs discover that Intel Arc GPU firmware updates need an Intel CPU
Firmware updates are rare, but if ever a GPU was going to need one, it's Arc. Enlarge / An Intel Arc GPU. (credit: Intel) In our review of Intel's Arc GPUs, we were generally impressed by their performance for the price,.....»»
PDFsam lets you perform all types of PDF file manipulation for free
With PDFsam Basic you can convert, merge, split or extract pages from PDF files and more. It is open source and available for Windows, macOS and Linux......»»
For tribes, reforesting means reconnecting to history and culture
In western Montana's Mission Mountains, whitebark pine trees have been hit hard by blister rust, an invasive disease......»»
Small Business Cybersecurity: Tips for Choose the Best Antivirus Software for Linux Systems
Today, many small businesses use Linux based systems, which are easy to use and less vulnerable to security concerns.While Linux systems are secure, due to the increase in cyber-attacks for small businesses, it is vital to have a good security system.....»»
“Old/weird laptops” sought to help test Linux kernel backlight drivers
You could help smooth out a long-needed overhaul of Linux's backlight systems. Enlarge / If you've got a laptop that's sufficiently old, like this 2014 pile-up at a recycling program, or a bit "weird," you can help test it against prop.....»»
How Linux Users Can Protect Their Business
If your business uses Linux as an operating system, it is important that you know the best ways to protect your operations. Cybercrime is a major and growing threat that all business owners face no matter what system they use – but how you protect.....»»
Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu improves Linux Desktop for enterprise apps, adds new user experience
The Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu was released today, providing users with a new desktop user environment to improve enterprise productivity. The Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu was released today, providing users with a new desktop user environment to imp.....»»
Red Hat releases Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Workstations on AWS
Red Hat has released Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Workstations on AWS, a cloud-based, virtual workstation built on the hardened innovation foundation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Accessible via an Amazon-provided NICE DCV client or standard web brows.....»»
The easier way to install Steam on Linux gets bleeding-edge graphics support
With the caveat that Nvidia drivers are still an entirely separate thing. Enlarge / Steam, installed from the Snap Store, looks and feels a lot like Steam. You just see this interface a bit sooner, without a bunch of tabs open to find.....»»
Secure portable operating system Tails 5.5 released
Tails, based on Debian GNU/Linux, is a portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship, and version 5.5 is now available for download. When composing an email, you can now see whether it will be encrypted or not. You can s.....»»
Tools for Linux Users to Not Miss Out On
Linux is the least popular “mainstream” operating system. Unlike its main competitors, Linux is free and open source, which is perfect for various circumstances. It’s also highly customizable, allowing users to add different features based on n.....»»
37-year-old Amiga platform gets updates to Linux kernel, AmigaOS SDK
Amiga's big German conference also happened for the first time since COVID. Enlarge / Linux 6.0, implemented in a Fienix distribution on dedicated Amiga user xeno74's desktop. (credit: xeno74 / Hyperion Entertainment) The last.....»»
Oracle VirtualBox brings Apple Silicon Mac support in version 7.0 beta
VirtualBox is a popular free software program owned by Oracle that lets users run virtual machines on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This week, Oracle released VirtualBox 7.0, which not only brings multiple new features and enhancements but also adds be.....»»
VirtualBox 7.0 adds first ARM Mac client, full encryption, Windows 11 TPM
The ARM Mac client is so shaky it requires three different warnings. Enlarge / Unsurprisingly, getting a standard amd64-based Linux image installed as a virtual machine on an ARM-based Mac results in sadness. (credit: Kevin Purdy).....»»
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.....»»
Linux kernel 5.19.12 code could cause permanent damage to some laptop displays
Power sequence bugs cause damaging flickers on built-in displays. Update now. Enlarge / It's not specific to Framework, but a number of Framework-owning Linux enthusiasts saw a kernel quirk set their screens flickering this week, poten.....»»
One of the world"s most popular programming languages is coming to Linux
The next Linux update will include support for Rust, a language popular in the development community......»»
Linux Vs Windows 10 Key Differences That One Should Know
Choosing the right kind of operating system is important. However, each user has their own preferences. While 76% of the overall users operate Windows, there are over 32 million Linux users around the globe too. However, what is the key difference be.....»»
Linux Commands Every Sysadmin Must Know
If you are a system administrator, then Linux commands are what you use everywhere, you know what they are for and how to use them. However, before moving on to Linux commands that will be useful for both beginners to learn and experienced network ad.....»»