Linux 6.0 should be with us very soon
After doubt over rc6, the success of Linux 6.0 rc7 means we should have the next OS by early October 2022......»»
The next big Linux update could be something pretty special
Linux foundation founder Linus Tovalds has dubbed the latest update "a pretty big step"......»»
Linux Mint Takes Over Development of Backup Tool "Timeshift"
"Linux Mint is taking over development of Timeshift, a popular open-source backup tool," reports the blog OMG! Ubuntu: Anyone familiar with Mint will be familiar with this utility. Timeshift is, as the distro's own lead Clement Lefebvre says in the l.....»»
Why Use A Linux Operating System?
In this article, we’ll provide some insight into why you should consider using Linux as your operating system. We’ll discuss the reasons behind using Linux, why Linux may be the right... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit.....»»
Linux in Education and the Automated space
Linux is a family of operating systems (OS) based on the kernel of the same name. There is no single Linux operating system like Windows or MacOS. There are many distributions (a set of files needed... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web.....»»
9 Reasons to use Linux on FireStick
A few years back, Linux was predominantly used for servers and was not deemed acceptable for FireStick and desktops. However, its user interface and convenience have progressively improved over time.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we.....»»
"The Cynic"s Guide to Desktop Linux"
The Register has unveiled their "cynic's guide to desktop Linux," which they ultimately concede is a snarky yet affectionate list of "the least bad distros." For those who are "sick of Windows but can't afford a Mac," the article begins by addressi.....»»
HP releases its $1,099 Linux laptop for developers
HP Dev One is the first non-System76 computer offered with Pop!_OS. Enlarge (credit: System76) HP released its Dev One Linux laptop today. Aimed at coders, the 14-inch clamshell comes at a lower price than previous Ubuntu-bas.....»»
Older iPads May Soon Be Able To Run Linux
Older iPads with the Apple A7- and A8-based chips may soon be able to run Linux. "Developer Konrad Dybcio and a Linux enthusiast going by "quaack723" have collaborated to get Linux kernel version 5.18 booting on an old iPad Air 2, a major feat for a.....»»
Have an old iPad lying around? You might be able to make it run Linux soon
Devs say they have Linux booting on devices using Apple A7- and A8-based chips. Enlarge / Linux booting up on an old iPad Air 2. (credit: Konrad Dybcio) If you have a 2013- or 2014-era iPad sitting around unused because it's.....»»
HP Dev One Laptop Running System76"s Ubuntu Linux-based Pop!_OS Now Available
An anonymous reader shares a report: Last month, the open source community was abuzz with excitement following a shocking announcement from System76 that HP was planning to release a laptop running the Pop!_OS operating system. This was significant f.....»»
Lotus 1-2-3 Ported To Linux
Lotus-1-2-3, an ancient spreadsheet program from Lotus Software (and later IBM), has been ported to a new operating system. drewsup writes: As reported by The Register, a Lotus 1-2-3 enthusiast called Tavis Ormandy (who is also a bug-hunter for Googl.....»»
"Turn an Old PC Into a High-End Amiga with AmiKit"
Mike Bouma (Slashdot reader #85,252) writes: AmiKit is a compilation of pre-installed and pre-configured Amiga programs running emulated on Windows, macOS, and Linux (as well as running on classic 68K Amigas expanded with a Vampire upgrade card)......»»
New Linux-Based Ransomware Targets VMware Servers
"Researchers at Trend Micro have discovered some new Linux-based ransomware that's being used to attack VMware ESXi servers," reports CSO Online. (They describe the ESXi servers as "a bare-metal hypervisor for creating and running several virtual mac.....»»
How CentOS Stream and RHEL 9 Led to AlmaLinux 9
ZDNet writes that in late 2020 Red Hat decided "they'd no longer release CentOS Linux as a standalone distribution. Instead, CentOS Stream would work as a beta for RHEL." So where are we now? The competition immediately sprang up to replace CentOS......»»
Google is Rolling Out Chrome 102 with 32 Security Fixes, One Critical
This week Google began a rolling release for stable Chrome version 102 "with 32 security fixes for browser on Windows, Mac and Linux," reports ZDNet: Chrome 102 for the desktop includes 32 security fixes reported to Google by external researchers. T.....»»
Microsoft Brings "Windows Subsystem for Linux 2" to Window Server 2022
With the latest preview patch, Windows Server 2022 now supports WSL2 Linux distros, the Register reports: The move ends an odyssey that began with the arrival of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2 on Windows 10 several years ago and with users'.....»»
Microsoft has a Linux-flavored treat in store for Windows Server users
Microsoft has introduced additional capabilities for running Linux binary executables for Windows Sever 2022......»»
AmigaOne X1000/X5000 Remains Well Supported With PowerPC Linux
Mike Bouma writes: Despite being expensive and having been sold out for quite some time at the main Amiga Dealers, two days after Linus Torvalds' release of Linux 5.18, Christian "xeno74" Zigotzky made the latest PPC kernel available for the AmigaOne.....»»
Linux 5.19 Adds 500K Lines of New Graphics Driver Code
UnknowingFool writes: The current Linux kernel in development, 5.19, added 495,793 new lines of code for graphic driver updates. David Airlie sent in the new lines as part of Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) subsystem of Linux. The majority of addition.....»»
Rust For Linux Kernel Updated, Uutils As Rust Version Of Coreutils Updated Too
UnknowingFool writes: This weekend, Miguel Ojeda, added support for a set of additional Rust patches in the kernel and separately a new version of Uutils which is the Rust version of GNU CoreUtils. These changes will go towards more inclusion of Rust.....»»