Linux 6.1 will tell you when your CPU is crocked
The latest Linux kernel update is set to help server users detect faulty CPUs......»»
How Businesses Can Benefit from Using Linux
Many businesses spend a lot of time weighing up the benefits of cloud automation and orchestration, without spending too much time considering operating systems. Historically, Microsoft Windows has... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs.....»»
Top 15 Linux Students’ Productivity Tools & Software
There is no doubt that among operating systems, Linux efficiency is worth citing due to its excellence in performance and secure environment. But, even then, you may lose interest in this operating... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs.....»»
Top 10 Linux Distros for Small Students
If your question is what is the best Linux distribution for small students? Then the answer would not be one. This is because of the availability of Linux distributions in various options, and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we.....»»
TOP 5 important aspects when learning Linux for a beginner
Linux is an open-source operating system that has gained popularity in recent years. Many people are switching to Linux because it is more secure and efficient than other operating systems. If you... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi.....»»
Linux kernel patch resolves a needless headache for IT teams
Rebooting a device with multiple NVMe drives will not take as long......»»
Chrome 100 Has Arrived
The Chrome team: The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 100 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 100 is also promoted to our new extended stable channel for Windows and Mac. This will roll out over the co.....»»
Google Proposes Shutdown Changes To Speed Linux Reboots
UnknowingFool writes: Google has proposed a change on how Linux kernel handles shutdowns specifically when NVMe drives are used. The issue that Google is finding is that the current NVMe drivers use synchronous APIs when shutting down and it can take.....»»
"Rolling Rhino" Tool Converts Ubuntu Into a Rolling Release
"Rolling Rhino is a tool long ago created by Martin Wimpress, who until recently was part of the Canonical team," one Linux blog pointed out recently. "What it does is basically change the repositories of the DailyLive developers...." Neowin sees.....»»
Ubuntu Finally Switches to Rolling Releases
Neowin reports that after more than 17 years, Ubuntu is finally switching to the same "rolling" release cycles that helped popularize Arch Linux: While there are many positive qualities that would draw a user into the world of Arch, its headlining f.....»»
Asahi Linux Is Reverse-Engineering Support For Apple Silicon, Including M1 Ultra
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: For months, a small group of volunteers has worked to get this Arch Linux-based distribution up and running on Apple Silicon Macs, adapting existing drivers and (in the case of the GPU) painstaki.....»»
Asahi Linux is reverse-engineering support for Apple Silicon, including M1 Ultra
Developers' work on past M1 hardware is making it easier to support new chips. Enlarge / Slowly but surely, the Asahi Linux team is getting Linux up and running on Apple Silicon Macs. (credit: Apple/Asahi Linux) Apple Silicon.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Linux For M1 Macs? First Alpha Release Announced for Asahi Linux
Linux For M1 Macs? First Alpha Release Announced for Asahi Linux.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»