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.....»»
Steam Alpha Arrives for Chromebooks
Google released today an “alpha-quality” build of Steam for Chrome OS devices. This release will allow Chromebook-wielding gamers to access their Steam library, all thanks to Valve’s Proton compatibility layer, which allows Linux-ba.....»»
Ways To Use Linux To Become Better In College
Ways To Use Linux To Become Better In College Are you a college student looking for ways to get ahead? Are you looking for an edge on your competition? If so, you should be using Linux! Linux is the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web.....»»
Linux Random Number Generator Sees Major Improvements
An anonymous Slashdot reader summarizes some important news from the web page of Jason Donenfeld (creator of the open-source VPN protocol WireGuard): The Linux kernel's random number generator has seen its first set of major improvements in over a d.....»»
Linux For M1 Macs? First Alpha Release Announced for Asahi Linux
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Microsoft Edge’s new Linux beta supports cloud-streamed games on Steam Deck
Tests confirm: What's good for Xbox Game Pass is good for Stadia. Enlarge / Web-based cloud-streaming is now live and awesome on Steam Deck, courtesy of... Microsoft? Sure. We'll take it. (credit: Aurich Lawson) The Steam Deck.....»»
Nasty Linux Netfilter Firewall Security Hole Found
Sophos threat researcher Nick Gregory discovered a hole in Linux's netfilter firewall program that's "exploitable to achieve kernel code execution (via ROP [return-oriented programming]), giving full local privilege escalation, container escape, what.....»»
Debian Developer Demoted, Quits After Two Decades With Project
juul_advocate shares a report from iTWire: A developer who had more than two decades of service in the Debian GNU/Linux project was stripped of his status in December leading to him deciding to leave the project. Norbert Preining told iTWire in respo.....»»
Researcher uses Dirty Pipe exploit to fully root a Pixel 6 Pro and Samsung S22
It was bound to happen. Worst Linux vulnerability in 6 years fells two popular handsets. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A researcher has successfully used the critical Dirty Pipe vulnerability in Linux to fully root two models.....»»
Understanding rust resistance in bread wheat
Pests and diseases result in the loss of one-fifth of the global wheat harvest each year, which is enough to make around 290 billion loaves of bread. Resolving the persistent problem of the fungal rust diseases that attack wheat could help ensure fut.....»»
Dual Booting: Windows and Ubuntu
Dual booting is a great way to get the best of both worlds of Windows and Linux. It's relatively straightforward and it's a great opportunity to learn more about computers and how software works......»»
Arch Linux Turns 20
"Arch Linux, the rolling Linux distribution that powers Valve's Steam Deck is now 20 years old," reports Neowin. Slashdot reader segaboy81 writes that "What's cool to see here is that everything changed behind the scenes, but on the surface, things.....»»
The Five Reasons Why Techies Are Obsessed With Linux
We all know people who are obsessed with tech. For the vast majority, it’s people obsessed with the more traditional forms of the media and web. Obsessing over Google, Chrome or developing on Apple.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my w.....»»
How Linux Has Changed The Business Landscape & what The Future Holds For Linux
An operating system is a software that manages all of the hardware resources associated with our devices. It is the bridge of communication between the software and the hardware of our... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full.....»»
Rust Console Edition Update 1.31 Dishes Out More Crash Fixes
Check out the Rust Console Edition update 1.31 patch notes from Double Eleven. The post Rust Console Edition Update 1.31 Dishes Out More Crash Fixes appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Double Eleven has unboxed the Rust Console Edition upda.....»»
Create 3D graphics and animations with Blender, free of charge
Blender lets you create animated movies, visual effects, 3D printed models and even games. It's open source and available for Windows, macOS & Linux......»»
Google Hints at Windows Games Running on Stadia
Google appears to have built its own solution for running Windows games on Stadia. Google is planning to detail its Windows "emulator" for Linux next week at the company's Google for Games Developer Summit on March 15th. From a report: Reddit users h.....»»
Linux Has Been Bitten By Its Most High-Severity Vulnerability in Years
Cognitive Dissident writes: Ars Technica is reporting a major new vulnerability in Linux. Named "Dirty Pipeline" it involves abuse of 'pipes' at the shell level as you might guess. The name Dirty Pipe is meant to both signal similarities to Dirty Cow.....»»
System76 Launch review: Linux-friendly keyboard with a USB hub
USB hub and quality keycaps tempt, but stiff switches are polarizing. Enlarge / System76 Launch mechanical keyboard. (credit: Scharon Harding) Specs at a glance: System76 Launch Switches Kailh Box Jade or Kailh Box Roya.....»»
Linux has been bitten by its most high-severity vulnerability in years
Dirty Pipe has the potential to smudge people using Linux and Linux derivitives. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Linux has yet another high-severity vulnerability that makes it easy for untrusted users to execute code capable o.....»»
Play with Netcat in Ubuntu
Now that you know what netcat is , it is time for some basic operations and real life tasks with the TCP/IP swiss army knife. Linux distributions come with Netcat already compiled and installed but I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we.....»»