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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotMay 7th, 2022

"I Love the Linux Desktop, But That Doesn"t Mean I Don"t See Its Problems All Too Well"

An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from an opinion piece via The Register, written by longtime technology reporter and Linux enthusiast Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Recently, The Register's Liam Proven wrote tongue in cheek about the most annoying d.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 9th, 2022

Apple Will Allow Linux VMs To Run Intel Apps With Rosetta In macOS Ventura

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: One of the few things that Intel Macs can do that Apple Silicon Macs can't is run operating systems written for Intel or AMD processors inside of virtual machines. Most notably, this has meant th.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 8th, 2022

Apple will allow Linux VMs to run Intel apps with Rosetta in macOS Ventura

You can even use Rosetta with non-Apple Arm CPUs, though you probably shouldn't. Enlarge (credit: Apple) One of the few things that Intel Macs can do that Apple Silicon MacsĀ can't is run operating systems written for Intel p.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 7th, 2022

Parametric Containers for 3D Printing in Blender

Using geometry nodes, this tool creates custom enclosures in a snap! The post Parametric Containers for 3D Printing in Blender appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsJun 7th, 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"......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 6th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 5th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  unixmenRelated NewsJun 5th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  unixmenRelated NewsJun 5th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  unixmenRelated NewsJun 5th, 2022

"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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 5th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 30th, 2022

"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)......»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 30th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 29th, 2022

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......»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 28th, 2022

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 28th, 2022

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'.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 28th, 2022