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.....»»
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.....»»
The Best Private Browsers for Linux
Does the phrase private browser ring a bell? Considering the questionable digital privacy conditions, such programs are becoming increasingly popular. A private browser is a web browser that helps... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi.....»»
Linux vs Windows: Here are 9 Most Essential Differences
Linux and Windows are the two most popular operating systems for personal computers. Both of the systems have different purposes and functionality. But each will help you with homework and inquiries... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web.....»»
What Are the Best Programming Languages for Linux Devs?
If you are on the path to becoming a Linux developer, surely you will understand that computer science and programming are a core part of this journey. Even though Linux holds a small market share... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi.....»»
The best Linux distributions for 2022
The year 2022 is upon us! That means it’s time to choose a new Linux distribution. Here’s a list of the best Linux distributions for 2022 that will help you not get lost in the variety of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we.....»»
6 Reasons to Pick Linux Over Windows
Almost all students do their work on laptops and PCs that run on Windows. Of course, some of you are lucky enough to afford something that runs on Apple’s macOS. While Windows is a popular OS, it’s... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my.....»»
Download OBS Studio to record, stream, and screencasting for free
OBS Studio provides real-time capture, encoding, and broadcasting for YouTube, Twitch, Instagram and more. It is free software available for Windows, macOS and Linux......»»
The PinePhone Pro Brings Upgraded Hardware To the Linux Phone
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Pine64 is launching a major hardware upgrade in its quest to build a Linux smartphone. After the launch of the original PinePhone in 2019, the organization is now taking preorders for the PinePho.....»»
Linux Malware Sees 35% Growth During 2021
The number of malware infections targeting Linux devices rose by 35% in 2021, most commonly to recruit IoT devices for DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks. BleepingComputer reports: A Crowdstrike report looking into the attack data from 2021.....»»
The PinePhone Pro brings upgraded hardware to the Linux phone
Pine64 calls this "the fastest mainline Linux smartphone on the market." Enlarge / The PinePhone Pro is "the fastest mainline Linux smartphone on the market. (credit: Pine64) Pine64 is launching a major hardware upgrade in its.....»»
Malware targeting Linux systems hit a new high in 2021
IoT and cloud growth paints a huge target on Linux's back......»»
What Happened at the Hearing for New Hampshire"s Free Software Law?
What happened after a New Hampshire state representative proposed legislation either encouraging or requiring free software in much of the state government? The Concord Monitor writes, "It's been three decades since Linux launched the modern world of.....»»
Backdoor RAT for Windows, macOS, and Linux went undetected until now
Never-before-seen, cross-platform SysJoker came from an "advanced threat actor." Enlarge (credit: Jeremy Brooks / Flickr) Researchers have uncovered a never-before-seen backdoor malware written from scratch for systems running.....»»
Pine64"s "PineNote" E-Ink Tablet Now Available for $399 for Developers
"The PineNote is a tablet with a 10.1 inch grayscale E Ink display and pen support," reports Liliputing. "It's designed to be a hackable, Linux-friendly device and it's one of the latest products from the makers of the PinePhone and PineBook line of.....»»
Pine64"s Newest Linux Smartphone "PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition" Now Available for Pre-Order
"Linux fans rejoice!" writes Hot Hardware. " Pine64's newest smartphone is officially available for pre-order." PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition pre-orders opened up Tuesday. Devices that are pre-ordered before January 18th will be shipped from Pine64.....»»