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Chinese APT Gelsemium Targets Linux Systems with New WolfsBane Backdoor

The China-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) actor known as Gelsemium has been observed using a new Linux backdoor dubbed WolfsBane as part of cyber attacks likely targeting East and Southeast Asia.

A year after Broadcom took control of VMware, it's in the box seat

Customers are 'all miserable' – but not yet deciding to bail. Analysis Broadcom completed its acquisition of VMware one year ago, on November 22, 2023. Has it been a success?

Zrythm 1.0 Released For Powerful Open-Source Digital Audio Workstation

Zrythm 1.0 released today as a big milestone for this open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) software that caters from professional users down to beginners.

Rhino Linux: The Unique Distro That Combines Ubuntu and Rolling Releases Needs Your Support!

Rhino Linux is a remarkable distribution that combines the goodness of Ubuntu with the advantage of a rolling release approach, the Unicorn Desktop, and the AUR-like package manager Pacstall.

How to install Ubuntu on Windows

If you currently use Windows as your primary operating system, but feel that you are missing out on some important Linux features, it is possible to install Ubuntu on Windows through the WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) feature.

ReiserFS Reaches Its Final Chapter

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Nov 23, 2024 8:26 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Linux
Linux kernel 6.13 says goodbye to ReiserFS. The filesystem is now history, with support removed. Here's more on that!

Bcachefs Future in Linux Kernel Uncertain After Code of Conduct Dispute

Kent Overstreet, the lead developer of the Bcachefs file system, has publicly announced that the future of Bcachefs in the Linux kernel is uncertain due to an ongoing dispute with the Linux Kernel Code of Conduct (CoC) committee.

Linux 6.13 SoC Updates Land With Initial Support For Many Older Apple Devices

The four pull requests adding various SoC and board/platform support have now been merged for the Linux 6.13 kernel.

3 Simple Ways to Install and Run a Virtual Machine on Ubuntu

Learn how to use VirtualBox, KVM, and virt-manager to create and manage virtual machines on Ubuntu, tailored to different expertise levels and use cases.

How to resize ext4 root partition live without umount on Linux

  • Linuxconfig.org; By Luke Reynolds (Posted by linuxer on Nov 23, 2024 3:23 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
It is possible to resize the root partition in Linux, even if you are actively booted into the installation that resides on the partition. Ordinarily, hard drive partitioning changes should only be carried out on unmounted partitions and hard drive space that is not being actively used.

Monster catcher Cassette Beasts adds Steam Workshop support and a new battle mode

Cassette Beasts from Bytten Studio is a brilliant spin on the whole monster catching genre, and a fresh update out now continues expanding it. Cassette Beasts has Native Linux support and is Steam Deck Verified. It's also just thoroughly cool, you should check it out.

Installing the Much Hyped Hyprland on Linux

Hyprland is a dynamic tiling window compositor that is both highly customizable and provides plenty of eye candy. It is also very popular in Linux ricing groups these days. And why not? If you are into customizing the looks of your desktop, Hyprland is surely worth all the hype.

ReiserFS Has Been Deleted From The Linux Kernel

  • Phoronix; By Michael Larabel (Posted by bob on Nov 22, 2024 11:36 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Kernel, Linux
Linus Torvalds just merged the change to the Linux 6.13 kernel that goes ahead and deletes the ReiserFS file-system from the source tree. Removing ReiserFS from the Linux tree lightens the kernel by 32.8k lines of code.

Using MAXQDA for Qualitative Data Analysis on Linux

Qualitative data analysis (QDA) is a cornerstone of research across various fields, from social sciences to marketing. It involves uncovering patterns, themes, and meanings within non-numerical data such as interviews, focus groups, and textual narratives.

Ubuntu? That’s a Bullfinch, Not an Oriole

Here’s something lighthearted for you—unless you’re pedantic about ornithology, in which case you won’t be so chirpy: it seems a Bullfinch found its way into Ubuntu 24.10 ‘Oracular Oriole’.