Linux X86/x86_64 Will Now Always Reserve the First 1MB of RAM
AmiMoJo shares a report from Phoronix: The Linux x86/x86_64 kernel code already had logic in place for reserving portions of the first 1MB of RAM to avoid the BIOS or kernel potentially clobbering that space among other reasons while now Linux 5.13 i.....»»
Catalogic Software DPX 4.9 improves quality of alerts for backup administrators
Catalogic Software releases the latest version of Catalogic DPX, the company’s enterprise data protection software. DPX 4.9 builds on GuardMode, first introduced in July, now available for Linux servers and Samba shares and DPX vPlus, cloud data pr.....»»
Week in review: Rackspace outage, Kali Linux 2022.4 released, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Rackspace Hosted Exchange outage was caused by ransomware Rackspace has finally confirmed the cause of the security incident that resulted in an ong.....»»
Linux-ready Launch Heavy is a $300 mechanical keyboard for number crunchers
System76's $300 Launch Heavy has open source hardware and software, plus a USB hub. Enlarge (credit: System76) Prebuilt mechanical keyboards often neglect Linux support. Users frequently report success in getting a mecha.....»»
Four-person dev team gets Apple’s M-series GPU working in Linux
It's limited to desktops and older games, but Asahi has made real progress. Enlarge / Has any game been more associated with proof of concept than SuperTuxKart? It's the "Hello World" of 3D racing. (credit: Asahi Linux).....»»
Kali Linux 2022.4 released: Kali NetHunter Pro, desktop updates and new tools
Offensive Security has released Kali Linux 2022.4, the latest version of its popular penetration testing and digital forensics platform. New tools in Kali Linux 2022.4 Aside from updates to existing tools, a new Kali version always delivers new tools.....»»
ChatGPT is now pretending to be a Linux machine
OpenAI’s ChatGPT goes all in, even executing Python code, creating directories and pretending to install packages......»»
No Linux? No problem. Just get AI to hallucinate it for you
ChatGPT-generated command line can create virtual files, execute code, play games. Enlarge / An AI-generated illustration of an AI-hallucinated computer. (credit: Benj Edwards / Ars Technica) Over the weekend, experiment.....»»
OpenAI’s new chatbot can hallucinate a Linux shell—or calling a BBS
ChatGPT-generated command line can create virtual files, execute code, play games. Enlarge / An AI-generated illustration of an AI-hallucinated computer. (credit: Benj Edwards / Ars Technica) Over the weekend, experiment.....»»
Should we build a nature reserve on Mars?
There are 8 billion of us now. The UN says when the population peaks around the year 2100, there'll be 11 billion human souls. Our population growth is colliding with the natural world on a greater scale than ever, and we're losing between 200 and 2,.....»»
How To Install "Minecraft: Java Edition" On Your Chromebook
If you own a Chromebook, "Minecraft: Java Edition" is available to you via Linux. Here's how to download and install the popular game on a Chromebook. If you own a C.....»»
Windows Subsytem for Linux is now available for everyone
Microsoft is pushing Linux to more users as WSL enters general availability in the Store for Windows 10 and 11 users......»»
Windows Subsystem for Linux with GUI apps launches for Windows 10
Only the Store version of WSL will get new features from now on. Enlarge / The latest Microsoft Store version of the Windows Subsystem for Linux allows for graphical apps, systemd support, multiple distributions, and a lot of que.....»»
Asahi Linux for Apple Silicon has come a long way in a few months
Asahi, a project to bring Linux to the Apple Silicon Mac, has released a new progress report that details expanded USB and peripheral support.Asahi LinuxA project to port Linux to Apple Silicon Macs, the latest update to Asahi Linux has new hardware.....»»
How to use Homebrew on Mac to install third-party tools & apps
Homebrew is a macOS package manager that lets users install and manage UNIX tools and 3rd party software. Here's how to get started.Unlike most UNIX/Linux-based systems, macOS doesn't provide a standard mechanism for installing 3rd party command-line.....»»
Week in review: 5 Kali Linux tools, Spotify’s Backstage vulnerability, Cybertech NYC 2022
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: As trust in online spaces degrades, Canada bolsters resilience against cyber attacks In this Help Net Security interview, Sami Khoury, Head of the C.....»»
Calibre is an e-book manager for organizing your virtual library
In addition to organizing, Calibre lets you edit, modify and create e-book from scratch. It syncs your library with almost every e-reader, phone or tablet, as well as any Windows, Mac and Linux device......»»
Infineon signed MoU with Stellantis, seeking 30% of global SiC market share by the end of decade
Infineon Technologies and Stellantis have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as the first step towards a potential multi-year supply cooperation for silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. Accordingly, Infineon would reserve manufac.....»»
5 Kali Linux tools you should learn how to use
Kali Linux is a specialized Linux distribution developed by Offensive Security, designed for experienced Linux users who need a customized platform for penetration testing. Kali Linux also comes with several hundred specialized tools for carrying out.....»»
Old printer not working with Windows 11? Try this
A new initiative by the Open Printing project leverages Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to help older printers stay operational......»»
Linux devs discover that Intel Arc GPU firmware updates need an Intel CPU
Firmware updates are rare, but if ever a GPU was going to need one, it's Arc. Enlarge / An Intel Arc GPU. (credit: Intel) In our review of Intel's Arc GPUs, we were generally impressed by their performance for the price,.....»»