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Lightweight rivals, both based on Crunchbang, OpenBox, and Debian. Crunchbang++ and Bunsen Labs each aim to continue the tradition of the very lightweight Crunchbang Linux, although both distros have thickened around the waist a bit over the years.…

Tails, an open-source, portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship, has released version 5.22 with various updates and security features that privacy-conscious users and admins will surely appreciate. Here's what's new in this release and how you can upgrade to Tails 5.22 to reap the benefits it offers. ·

The KDE SIG is working on final integration for Plasma 6. This version was just recently released, and will arrive soon in Fedora Linux 40. As a result, the KDE SIG and QA teams have organized a test week from Monday, January 29, 2024 to Monday, February 05, 2024. The wiki page in this article […]

Legacy OS and app holdouts get three more years of paid support, also on versions 10.0 and 11.3 Oracle has quietly extended paid support and upgrades for Solaris 11.4 to 2037 – three years past its previous deadline – and did the same for earlier versions of the OS last year.…

Both stable and rolling releases, Pi versions, and some very unusual customizations SparkyLinux is a lightweight distro based on Debian, but it offers some choices that few if any others do.…

Linuxia, a popular open-source operating system , has gained popularity recently due to its robustness, flexibility, and security. These benefits have made it an attractive choice for individuals, businesses, and even governments. We'll explore these benefits, as well as Linuxia's use in server systems, embedded systems, scientific research, and desktop computing, to help you decide if you want to give the OS a try.

Kernel 6.8-rc2 debuts after very robust discussion about 'inodes'. Linus Torvalds has dished up one of his most strongly worded Linux kernel mailing list posts in years, lashing a contributor from Google for his suggestions regarding filesystems.…

At last count, W3Techs reported that 43.1% of all websites operating on the Internet today rely on the WordPress CMS. And of those, an overwhelming majority run on Linux servers. That immense popularity makes Linux servers running WordPress a prime target of hackers and other bad actors. As a result, such servers face an estimated 90,000 attacks every minute, every day.

The release of SystemRescue 11 , an Arch Linux-based live Linux toolkit designed for system rescue and recovery tasks, comes with a newer long-term supported kernel, Linux 6.6 LTS, which brings support for recent hardware and introduces new features. Additionally, the release includes new tools such as the bcachefs-tools file system utilities, the Blocksync-fast block device sync tool, The Sleuth Kit tools for raw file system inspection, and the Timeshift snapshot-based backup program.

Milk-V recently released specifications for the Milk-V Vega which is described as the first RISC-V 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch implemented on the FSL1030M network switch chip. The company also mentions that the device is built on an open-source Linux system. The product announcement highlights that the FSL91030M is based on the UX608 uCore by Nuclei […]

SparkFun has just unveiled the latest addition to its BlueSMiRF lineup – a compact and advanced wireless module that maintains the familiar form-factor of its predecessors. Designed for seamless compatibility, it effortlessly integrates with Arduino boards and other devices featuring 6-pin serial connectors, enhancing its utility in a wide range of applications. According to the […]

It takes more than open source, it takes open standards and consensus Opinion Today, thanks to Android and ChromeOS, Linux is an important end-user operating system. But, before Linux, there were important Unix desktops, although most of them never made it.…

The release of Linux kernel 6.7 introduces various security features and updates. One notable improvement mentioned in the article is the update to the crypto subsystem, which focuses on reducing the use of insecure and obsolete crypto hashing algorithms. Removing SHA1 support for signing kernel modules or importing X.509 certificates and eliminating MD4 and MD5 hashing raises important security concerns. This highlights the Linux community's commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the robustness of the platform.

PrestaShop is an open-source e-commerce web application written using Symfony PHP framework. It allows you to design, build, and host an online store to sell products, receive payments, and manage all related aspects. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Prestashop on a Rocky Linux 9 server.

Consul is a modern platform for service discovery that allows you to register services via DNS and HTTP interface. It also offers a Service mesh feature that enables secure connections via TLS and provides authorization between services.

The recently released Parrot OS 6.0 has garnered attention among Linux administrators, infosec professionals, internet security enthusiasts, and sysadmins. This latest version of the security-oriented distribution for ethical hacking and penetration testing brings several significant updates and improvements. In this analysis, we will delve into the key features and implications of Parrot OS 6.0, consider its long-term consequences, and explore its impact on security practitioners.

PC unsupported in Windows 11? Start 2024 with a new OS. Three of the most highly regarded Linux distros around have put out new releases.…

The digital era is witnessing a transformative phase with the emergence of Edge Computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). These technologies are redefining how data is processed and managed across various industries. At the heart of this revolution lies the operating system that powers these technologies, with Linux emerging as a frontrunner. This article delves into the role of Linux in shaping the landscape of Edge Computing and IoT Gateways, exploring its advantages, challenges, and future prospects.

Plus a big change for Linux folks – native .deb packages. The latest Firefox has a raft of modest but desirable improvements for everyone, and a more significant change, external to the app itself, that will be helpful for most Linux users.…

Git is a distributed version control system used for tracking changes in source code during software development. It supports collaboration, allowing multiple developers to work on different parts of a project simultaneously. Git is known for its speed, data integrity, and support for non-linear workflows.