Recent research sheds light on the security vulnerabilities prevalent in Linux vendor kernels due to flawed engineering processes that backport fixes. It emphasizes the importance of using the most up-to-date kernel releases for enhanced security, challenging the traditional vendor-bound kernel model.

Void Linux users can now enjoy KDE Plasma 6 after the desktop environment is already available in the distribution's repositories.

Meanwhile, the creator of Open Source Definition argues the real problem is unauthorized copying The Open Source Initiative – the non-profit overseeing the Open Source Definition, which lays out the requirements for software licenses – is taking its effort to define Open Source AI to the wisdom of the crowds.…

Tails 6.3 security-focused Linux distro released with Romanian & Malayalam translations and an updated Tor Browser to 13.0.15.

GNOME OS's transition to systemd-sysupdate promises secure and swift updates for a safer, more consistent OS.

Vale is open source software which enforces editorial style guidelines in documents. This syntax-aware linter for prose is built with speed and extensibility in mind.

Fedora Linux 38 will reach its end of life on May 21, 2024 and no longer receive updates or support of any kind. This includes security patches, bug fixes, and software upgrades.

Linux represents an excellent platform for editing video. We recommend the best free and open source video editors.

The Release Candidate (RC) development version of the upcoming PipeWire 1.2 server for handling audio, video streams, and hardware on Linux is now available for public testing.

Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) aims to enhance the operating system, focusing on polish, provisioning, and app improvements. Here's more on that!

To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 9 best web-based MPD clients.

Winamp, a popular media player created in 1997, is set to go open source in September 2024, following Llama Group's reorganization due to financial difficulties.

New in Wine 9.9: Wow64 ODBC mode, better ARM CPU detection, and removed obsolete features. Here's more on that!

To refresh its once iconic Windows media player, Winamp is kind of, sort of opening up the source code. See what that means for users and developers.

The intersection of Linux and quantum computing has become increasingly apparent, emphasizing the importance of Linux-based operating systems in developing and deploying quantum computing technologies. As quantum computing technology advances, there is a growing need for operating systems that can support quantum computing frameworks. This interdisciplinary discussion should be particularly interesting to Linux admins, infosec professionals, internet security enthusiasts, and sysadmins as the impact on security and infrastructure is significant.

Learn how to install VMware on Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian, and other popular Linux distros from the .bundle file with practical examples.

NetBSD bans AI-generated code to preserve clear copyright and meet licensing goals. Here's more on that.

XZ is a widely used compression format that provides high compression ratios. It is commonly used for compressing files in Linux environments due to its efficiency and compatibility. Extracting XZ compressed archives on Linux can be accomplished using various command-line tools. In this article, we will guide you through the detailed steps of extracting XZ compressed files on a Linux system.

Oracle Linux 9.4 offers the latest programming tools and strict security measures to ensure enterprise stability. Here's more on that.

The problem isn't just that LLM-bot generated code is bad – it's where it came from Comment The Debian project has decided against joining Gentoo Linux and NetBSD in rejecting program code generated with the assistance of LLM tools, such as Github's Copilot.…

With Firefox 126 out the door, Mozilla has promoted the next major release of its open-source and cross-platform web browser, Firefox 127, to the beta channel for public testing.

Learn about the Codon compiler, how to use it to compile an existing Python program into byte code like C/C++, and how to get multi-threading.

OpenProject is a project management software written in Ruby on Rails and AnguilarJS. This tutorial will walk you through the OpenProject project management software installation on the Debian 12 server.

Neovim 0.10 terminal text editor brings a fresh default color scheme, built-in commenting, major Terminal UI enhancements, and more.

Join us next weekend on Friday and Saturday, May 24-25 to celebrate the release of Fedora Linux 40! We’re going to be hearing from community members inside and outside of the Fedora Project on what is new in Fedora 40, what we can look forward to next, and how we come together as a community. […]

Discover the full release schedule for the GNOME 47 desktop environment, detailing all upcoming development phases.

Linux 6.9 is now the latest stable kernel and Ubuntu users can install it on their machines via the official Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA archive. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to do that using GUI or CLI methods.

7-Zip 24.05 file archiver introduces speed optimizations for decompression, support for new archive types, and enhanced hash algorithm capabilities.

In the digital age, securing files and controlling access to them is paramount. File permissions play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of data. This article delves into the intricacies of file permissions, ownership, and access control, providing a guide to understanding and managing these aspects effectively.

Narrator is a screen reader. It’s proprietary software and not available for Linux.