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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotMar 25th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  droidlifeRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  unixmenRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMar 20th, 2022

Linux For M1 Macs? First Alpha Release Announced for Asahi Linux

Linux For M1 Macs? First Alpha Release Announced for Asahi Linux.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMar 19th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 18th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMar 16th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMar 15th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 15th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 14th, 2022

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......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMar 14th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMar 12th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  unixmenRelated NewsMar 11th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  unixmenRelated NewsMar 11th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: gameSource:  psuRelated NewsMar 11th, 2022

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......»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsMar 10th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMar 9th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMar 8th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 8th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 8th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  unixmenRelated NewsMar 6th, 2022