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......»»
Arch Linux Turns 20
"Arch Linux, the rolling Linux distribution that powers Valve's Steam Deck is now 20 years old," reports Neowin. Slashdot reader segaboy81 writes that "What's cool to see here is that everything changed behind the scenes, but on the surface, things.....»»
The Five Reasons Why Techies Are Obsessed With Linux
We all know people who are obsessed with tech. For the vast majority, it’s people obsessed with the more traditional forms of the media and web. Obsessing over Google, Chrome or developing on Apple.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my w.....»»
How Linux Has Changed The Business Landscape & what The Future Holds For Linux
An operating system is a software that manages all of the hardware resources associated with our devices. It is the bridge of communication between the software and the hardware of our... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full.....»»
Create 3D graphics and animations with Blender, free of charge
Blender lets you create animated movies, visual effects, 3D printed models and even games. It's open source and available for Windows, macOS & Linux......»»
Google Hints at Windows Games Running on Stadia
Google appears to have built its own solution for running Windows games on Stadia. Google is planning to detail its Windows "emulator" for Linux next week at the company's Google for Games Developer Summit on March 15th. From a report: Reddit users h.....»»
Linux Has Been Bitten By Its Most High-Severity Vulnerability in Years
Cognitive Dissident writes: Ars Technica is reporting a major new vulnerability in Linux. Named "Dirty Pipeline" it involves abuse of 'pipes' at the shell level as you might guess. The name Dirty Pipe is meant to both signal similarities to Dirty Cow.....»»
System76 Launch review: Linux-friendly keyboard with a USB hub
USB hub and quality keycaps tempt, but stiff switches are polarizing. Enlarge / System76 Launch mechanical keyboard. (credit: Scharon Harding) Specs at a glance: System76 Launch Switches Kailh Box Jade or Kailh Box Roya.....»»
Linux has been bitten by its most high-severity vulnerability in years
Dirty Pipe has the potential to smudge people using Linux and Linux derivitives. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Linux has yet another high-severity vulnerability that makes it easy for untrusted users to execute code capable o.....»»
Play with Netcat in Ubuntu
Now that you know what netcat is , it is time for some basic operations and real life tasks with the TCP/IP swiss army knife. Linux distributions come with Netcat already compiled and installed but I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we.....»»
How Linux Can Help a College Student
Our article is about how Linux can help a student or any user who wants to get started in this world. Hopefully, you will like this tutorial and you will surely love the idea of using Linux as a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website.....»»
Linux Foundation"s "Census II" of Open Source Libraries Urges Support, Security, and Standardization
"Much of the most widely used free and open source software is developed by only a handful of contributors," warns the Linux Foundation, in the executive summary for its massive new census of free and open source software application libraries. It wa.....»»
Why the Steam Deck might be too “open” for Fortnite and Destiny 2
Linux-based OS doesn't easily allow for "kernel-level" anti-cheat protections. Enlarge / The Steam Deck. (credit: Valve) In our recent review of the Steam Deck portable console from Valve, we noted that continued updates to t.....»»
Bungie Rejects Steam Deck"s Linux, Threatens To Ban Destiny 2 Players There
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: When will Bungie let Destiny 2 come to Valve's Steam Deck handheld gaming PC? It's looking like the answer is never -- because the soon-to-be Sony subsidiary has published a help page that not only.....»»
Finland"s Jolla, Maker of Sailfish OS, is Trying To Cut Ties With Russia
Jolla, a Finnish startup that develops a mobile Linux-based alternative to Google's Android which has had some take-up by the Russian government in the past, is looking to restructure its business to jettison links to the Russian state. TechCrunch re.....»»
Linus Torvalds Prepares to Move the Linux Kernel to Modern C
"We all know Linux is written in C," writes ZDNet. "What you may not know is that it's written in a long-outdated C dialect: The 1989 version of the C language standard, C89." But that's about to change, explains long-time Slashdot reader Unknowin.....»»
This Linux backdoor went undetected for 10 years
The Bvp47 malware which can be used to create backdoors in Linux systems was likely created by the Equation Group......»»
A brief tour of the Steam Deck’s Linux implementation
Until further notice, use Deck's built-in KDE desktop to unlock system's full potential. Enlarge / Linux on a Steam Deck! Let's dive in. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Our Steam Deck review is now live, and it's massive—almost as.....»»
Intel might be about to make a major Linux move
Intel has acquired the German software firm Linutronix to further the development of Linux-powered industrial systems......»»
Intel Ramps Up Linux Investment By Acquiring Linutronix
Intel has acquired Linutronix, the German-based Linux consulting firm that is focused on embedded Linux and real-time computing. From a report: Intel's acquisition of Linutronix appears to be primarily focused as an acqui-hire with getting Linutronix.....»»
ReiserFS Proposed To Be Removed From Linux In 2022
UnknowingFool writes: Linux kernel developers have discussed on the kernel developers forum to remove ReiserFS from the kernel starting in 2022. ReiserFS was added as Linux's first journaling file system 21 years ago with SUSE using it as the default.....»»