Linus Torvalds Says Rust For The Kernel Could Possibly Be Merged For Linux 5.20
Speaking this week at the Linux Foundation's Open-Source Summit, Linus Torvalds talked up the possibilities of Rust within the Linux kernel and that it could be landing quite soon -- possibly even for the next kernel cycle. From a report: Linus Torva.....»»
HDMI Forum to AMD: No, you can’t make an open source HDMI 2.1 driver
Linux users can't hit the same resolutions and speeds as Windows—or DisplayPort. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Any Linux user trying to send the highest-resolution images to a display at the fastest frame rate is out.....»»
Lazarus hackers return and hijack a Windows security flaw
North Korean hackers were seen disabling antivirus programs, possibly paving the way for more dangerous attacks......»»
How "the strong force" influences the gravitational wave background
Gravitationally speaking, the universe is a noisy place. A hodgepodge of gravitational waves from unknown sources streams unpredictably around space, including possibly from the early universe......»»
Kali Linux 2024.1 released: New tools, new look, new Kali Nethunter kernels
OffSec has released Kali Linux 2024.1, the latest version of its popular penetration testing and digital forensics platform. The new version comes with new tools, a fresh look (themes, wallpapers and icons for Kali and Kali Purple), a new image viewe.....»»
European retailer Pepco loses €15.5 million in phishing (possibly BEC?) attack
Pepco Group has confirmed that its Hungarian business has been hit by a “sophisticated fraudulent phishing attack.” The European company, which operates shops under the Pepco, Poundland and Dealz brands, said that the company lost approxi.....»»
White House: Use memory-safe programming languages to protect the nation
The White House is asking the technical community to switch to using memory-safe programming languages – such as Rust, Python, Swift, C#, Java, and Go – to prevent memory corruption vulnerabilities from entering the digital ecosystem. Acc.....»»
How one unexpected game changed the Steam Deck forever
The Steam Deck is a massive hit, but one game changed the trajectory of the device, and Linux gaming as a whole, in a major way......»»
Play more Windows games on the Mac with the new CrossOver 24
The newly updated CrossOver 24 fixes Windows games from "Anno 1800" to "Planet Zoo" that previously would not run on the Mac.Windows games running on Apple SiliconCrossOver is a Windows compatibility layer for macOS and Linux, which is designed to le.....»»
Tesla"s stainless-steel Cybertruck is not rusting, company engineer says after complaints
Some Cybertruck owners say orange-tinted specks on their bare-steel pickups look like rust. Tesla engineer Wes Morrill said it's surface contamination that can be cleaned off easily......»»
A tri-fold Huawei smartphone could be coming soon
Huawei is apparently getting ready to launch a tri-fold smartphone later this year, possibly beating Samsung to the punch. The post A tri-fold Huawei smartphone could be coming soon appeared first on Phandroid. It’s kind of surprising th.....»»
Asahi Linux conformant to OpenGL 4.6 & OpenGL ES 3.2 on Apple Silicon Macs
The Asahi Linux project for Apple Silicon Macs has just become conformant to OpenGL 4.6 and OpenGL ES 3.2, surpassing Apple's current support.Asahi Linux brings the open source operating system to Apple Silicon MacsApple moved away from OpenGL suppor.....»»
How to Optimize Performance on Your Linux Server: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Linux Server Performance The high availability of the server is related to how hard it has to work and how much productivity it can achieve. In order to maximize server performance, it must be able efficiently to deal with the pressure......»»
Mozilla Firefox 122: A New Milestone for Linux Users
The latest version of Mozilla Firefox, Firefox 122, is now available for download, marking a significant update for Linux users. This release is particularly notable for including a DEB package built by Mozilla, catering specifically to Debian-based.....»»
Linux Leaps Ahead: Dynamic Future of Linux in 2024
As we journey through 2024, the world of Linux is witnessing a fascinating evolution, shaping the technology landscape with innovative trends and promising developments. We cannot overlook the increasing relevance of Virtual Private Networks in the L.....»»
Linux vs. Mac vs. Windows OS Guide
Linux, Windows, and MacOS are the three most prominent operating systems (OS) in the digital world, each offering unique features and experiences to users. Understanding their differences is critical to choosing the right OS for individual needs and.....»»
Cloud Migration Assessment in Linux Systems
Today, businesses are increasingly drawn towards cloud computing solutions to improve their scalability and operational efficiency. An important step in this journey is the indispensable cloud migration assessment, a process steering organizations th.....»»
Securing Linux/UNIX Systems: Best Practices for System Administrators
In an era where cyber threats loom at every corner of the digital space, the security of Linux/UNIX systems is more critical than ever. System administrators play a pivotal role in safeguarding these systems, ensuring that the data and processes they.....»»
Asahi Linux project’s OpenGL support on Apple Silicon officially surpasses Apple’s
Newest driver supports the latest versions of OpenGL and OpenGL ES. Enlarge / Slowly but surely, the Asahi Linux team is getting Linux up and running on Apple Silicon Macs. (credit: Apple/Asahi Linux) For around three ye.....»»
Charlotte, a stingray with no male companion, is pregnant in her mountain aquarium
Charlotte, a rust-colored stingray the size of a serving platter, has spent much of her life gliding around the confines of a storefront aquarium in North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains......»»
Hubble detects celestial "string of pearls" star clusters in galaxy collisions
When spectacular cosmic events such as galaxy collisions occur, it sets off a reaction to form new stars, and possibly new planets that otherwise would not have formed. The gravitational pull that forces the collisions between these galaxies creates.....»»