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The 52Pi NVDAC is a recent addition to the range of hardware accessories designed for the Raspberry Pi 5. This hat board combines NVMe and DAC functionalities, offering a unique integration of storage and audio enhancements for the Raspberry Pi 5. Currently on pre-sale, it is expected to ship within a month. The board includes […]

Expect it to be stable in June, ready for release sometime after July. Google has delivered the first developer preview of Android 15.…

Ubuntu and Fedora are two prominent Linux distributions, each offering its own set of strengths and features. Ubuntu, created by Canonical Ltd ., boasts a user-friendly interface, stable performance, and a vast repository of pre-installed and downloadable software. On the other hand, Fedora prides itself on being an innovative and secure platform, perfect for experienced Linux users who desire the latest technological advancements.

A series of severe security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the popular runC command line tool. These vulnerabilities, collectively known as Leaky Vessels, allow threat actors to break out of containers and gain unauthorized access to the host operating system.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has made a major decision , ruling that laws requiring weakened encryption and extensive data retention violate the European Convention on Human Rights. In a recent case involving Russia's demand for Telegram to provide encryption assistance, the Court stated that such legislation cannot be considered necessary in a democratic society.

Pinetek Networks is set to launch the IOL HAT on Crowdsupply soon, a versatile solution designed for integrating industrial sensors into single-board computer-based projects, such as the Raspberry Pi. This device facilitates data exchange with smart SDCI sensors and actuators, adhering to the IEC 61131-9 standards, commonly referred to as IO-Link. There will be two […]

GlassFish is a free and open-source implementation of the Java EE Platform developed by Eclipse. This guide will show you how to install GlassFish on the AlmaLinux 9 server with Nginx reverse proxy.

Project hails from its original motherland of Russia. Russian developer Maxim Dounin has announced a new fork of the Nginx web server and caching proxy, aimed at avoiding the corporate control of owner F5.…

The Desktop/Workstation team is working on final integration for GNOME46. This version was just recently released, and will arrive soon in Fedora Linux. As a result, the Fedora Desktop x QA teams are organizing a test week from Monday, February 19, 2024 to Monday, Feburary 26, 2023. The wiki page in this article contains links […]

The lessons of yesteryear's OS are getting lost in translation. FOSDEM 2024 There are vital lessons to be learned from the history of Unix, but they're being forgotten. This is leading to truly vast amounts of wasted effort.…

Chinese tech giant Huawei has proposed introducing a "SandBox Mode" for the Linux kernel , aimed at bolstering memory security. This mode would create an environment where native kernel code can be executed but with access restricted only to predefined memory addresses.

Introduction In basic terms, an event-driven architecture (EDA) is a distributed system that involves moving data and events between microservices in an asynchronous manner with an event broker acting as the central nervous system in the overall architecture. It is a software design pattern in which decoupled applications can asynchronously publish and subscribe to events […]

Today, Microchip unveiled the PolarFire SoC Discovery Kit, a cost-effective and versatile tool catering to a wide range of users, including students, beginners, and seasoned professionals. This user-friendly kit facilitates quick testing of application ideas, firmware development, programming, and debugging, making it suitable for various levels of expertise in the embedded field. The PolarFire SoC […]

bIn the realm of modern data management, few technologies hold as much promise and versatility as the ZFS file system. Originally developed by Sun Microsystems for their Solaris operating system, ZFS has gained widespread acclaim for its advanced features, robustness, and data integrity mechanisms. While ZFS was initially exclusive to Solaris and other Unix-like operating systems, its integration with Linux has opened up a world of possibilities for system administrators and enthusiasts alike.

A potential security vulnerability exists in the command-not-found tool in Ubuntu, which threat actors could exploit to recommend and install malicious packages on systems running Ubuntu operating systems. The command-not-found tool is installed by default on Ubuntu systems and suggests packages to install when users attempt to run commands that are not available.

In the vast realm of Linux, where flexibility and customization reign supreme, the choice of a text editor can significantly impact productivity and workflow efficiency. Among the plethora of options available, two stalwarts stand out: Vim and Nano. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of these text editors, exploring their features, strengths, weaknesses, and ultimately aiding you in making an informed decision tailored to your specific needs.

Ubuntu is introducing a new Desktop Security Center , aiming to enhance accessibility to underlying security features for users. Although still a work in progress, this Flutter-based tool has generated considerable interest.

DSL 2024 is not as svelte as it used to be – but who is? Seventeen years after its last major version, an old favorite, Damn Small Linux, is back with a new 2024 release.…

There are various advantages of using Extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) , a Linux kernel technology, to enhance observability and improve security in IT operations. Efficient data collection is critical, and traditional observability tools are limited in this regard.

Time to look elsewhere for an operating system for that ancient CPU. If you're running a very old PC but have managed to persuade Windows 11 to boot, it looks like the rug could soon be pulled from under you, judging by a post claiming that Microsoft's code will now require an instruction not found on old CPUs.…