Will JavaScript Containers Overtake Linux Containers?
"Developers of the Deno JavaScript and TypeScript runtime are exploring the possibility of JavaScript containers — and the JavaScript sandbox itself — as a higher-level alternative to Linux containers," reports InfoWorld, citing a blog po.....»»
Linux surpasses the Mac among Steam gamers
It's not the year of Linux on desktop; it's the year of Linux on a handheld. Enlarge / The Steam Deck. (credit: Valve) Apple's macOS has been the second most popular operating system on the Steam game distribution platfo.....»»
For the first time, Linux gamers outnumber Mac in Steam"s game census
The Mac has taken a back seat to Linux as the number two operating system in use by customers of Valve Software's Steam gaming service, according to the company's most recently polled survey data.Valve's Steam DeckWindows is still far and away the mo.....»»
ChromeOS is splitting the browser from the OS, getting more Linux-y
There's nothing official yet, but it might launch sometime this month. (credit: Valentina Palladino) It looks like Google's long-running project to split up ChromeOS and its Chrome browser will be shipping out to the ma.....»»
Apple teaming up with graphics powerhouses for new and open 3D standard
The Apple Vision Pro will get a boost, thanks to a partnership with Adobe, Autodesk, the Linux Foundation, and Nvidia to promote and advance the 3D image ecosystem with Pixar's Universal Scene Description technology.The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) ".....»»
For the Love of God, Stop Microwaving Plastic
A study of baby-food containers shows that microwaving plastic releases millions upon millions of polymer bits......»»
UAC: Live response collection script for incident response
Unix-like Artifacts Collector (UAC) is a live response collection script for incident response that makes use of native binaries and tools to automate the collection of AIX, Android, ESXi, FreeBSD, Linux, macOS, NetBSD, NetScaler, OpenBSD, and Solari.....»»
AlmaLinux says Red Hat source changes won’t kill its RHEL-compatible distro
Red Hat made being a 1:1 clone hard. So AlmaLinux is pivoting and speeding up. Enlarge / AlmaLinux lets you build applications that work with Red Hat Enterprise Linux but can't promise the exact same bug environment. That's diffe.....»»
New infosec products of the week: July 21, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Code42, ComplyAdvantage, Diligent, Privacera, and Tenable. Tenable unveils agentless container scanning to prevent vulnerable containers from reaching runtim.....»»
Tenable unveils agentless container scanning to prevent vulnerable containers from reaching runtime
Tenable announced new Tenable Cloud Security features that deliver automated operating system (OS) vulnerability detection across container images, registries and pipelines. Building on existing exposure management capabilities, Tenable Cloud Securit.....»»
New storage technology keeps nanosurfaces clean
Rice University engineers have created containers that can keep volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from accumulating on the surfaces of stored nanomaterials......»»
Thousands of Linux routers infected by AVrecon malware to build botnet
This malware has been targeting small-office and home-office routers for more than two years undetected......»»
Linux could be 3% of global desktops. What happened to Windows?
Linux gains (or loses), Windows slumps, macOS jumps—it's been quite a year. How can you argue against these numbers? (credit: 20th Century Fox / Aurich Lawson) According to one measurement by one firm, Linux reached 3......»»
Japan"s largest port hit with ransomware attack
Japan's busiest shipping port said Thursday it would resume operations after a ransomware attack prevented the port from receiving shipping containers for two days......»»
Consumers tend to overuse shared products, such as hand sanitizer, study finds
As consumers, we are becoming more communal. Among other products we now share with strangers are shampoo and body wash in containers affixed to hotel suite showers as well as hand sanitizers in public dispensers at gyms, campuses, libraries, and oth.....»»
The Linux coders turning the ROG Ally and other handhelds into Steam Deck clones
It's not an easy process, but it's getting close to a nearly full SteamOS feel. Enlarge / SteamOS on the Asus ROG Ally, the hard (but kinda fun) way. (credit: Kevin Purdy) As soon as I was done with my review of the Asus.....»»
Valve nabs critical video developer from Apple Silicon Linux project
Valve is working to improve gaming on Linux platforms, and recently hired a developer who was crucial to bringing Linux to Apple Silicon.Valve's Steam Deck gaming systemAlyssa Rosenzweig has recently made an update to their resume, mentioning their c.....»»
Save your food scraps, save the Earth: More cities and states look to composting
In its fight against both climate change and rats, the New York City Council overwhelmingly passed a new ordinance earlier this month that will require residents to dispose of food scraps and yard waste in vermin-proof curbside containers for future.....»»
Compromised Linux SSH servers engage in DDoS attacks, cryptomining
Poorly managed Linux SSH servers are getting compromised by unknown attackers and instructed to engage in DDoS attacks while simultaneously mining cryptocurrency in the background. The Tsunami DDoS bot Tsunami, also known as Kaiten, is a type of DDoS.....»»
Valve gives Steam its biggest update and redesign in years
It's a night-and-day difference for macOS and Linux users. This is the new library view. The interface isn't that different functionally, but it has a new coat of paint......»»
AI Promises Humanity One Last Job. Helping AI Help Humanity
With AI threatening to overtake the world of work, at least one pretty good job will always be in demand.....»»