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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

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2022

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......»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  unixmenRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  unixmenRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2022

The first Steam Deck reviews focus on cooling, controls, battery life and performance

Linus from Linus Tech Tips describes the Steam Deck as arguably the most innovative gaming PC in the last 20 years. It starts with the inputs, and while there are plenty of them, it may be difficult for those with smaller hands to reach everything co.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2022

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......»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2022

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......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2022

Rust Console Edition Update 1.24 Hits PS4, Fixes Visual & Texture Issues

The Rust Console Edition update 1.24 patch notes have been revealed by Double Eleven. Find out what's new on PS4 here. The post Rust Console Edition Update 1.24 Hits PS4, Fixes Visual & Texture Issues appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Doub.....»»

Category: gameSource:  psuRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2022

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......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJan 31st, 2022

O"Reilly Reports Increasing Interest in Cybersecurity, AI, Go, Rust, and C++

"Focus on the horse race and the flashy news and you'll miss the real stories," argues Mike Loukides, the content strategy VP at O'Reilly Media. So instead he shares trends observed on O'Reilly's learning platform in the first nine months of 2021: W.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJan 30th, 2022

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......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJan 28th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJan 28th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 26th, 2022