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Copr is a build-system for anyone in the Fedora community. It hosts thousands of projects for various purposes and audiences. Some of them should never be installed by anyone, some are already being transitioned to the official Fedora Linux repositories, and the rest are somewhere in between. Copr gives you the opportunity to install 3rd party […]

The Analog Discovery Pro ADP2230 is a mixed signal oscilloscope with Linux support designed for a range of professional engineering applications. It integrates multiple functions typically found in various test and measurement devices into a single unit. Key components and capabilities include: For digital signal processing, the device includes 16 digital input/output channels, compatible with 3.3 V CMOS […]

Filesystem encryption is a method of encrypting all files on a filesystem to protect data from unauthorized access. It involves converting data into a coded format that can only be accessed or decrypted with the correct key or passphrase. This security measure is critical for safeguarding sensitive data, including personal information, financial records, and confidential documents...

The big new version of the other desktop, complete with improved HDR and a spinning desktop cube. The latest major release of KDE Plasma is here, a decade after KDE 5. This is only the fifth February 29 since KDE 4 in 2008, making this a rare event.…

The Flock to Fedora 2024 organizing team announces the next edition of Flock to Fedora. It will take place in Rochester, New York, United States from Wednesday, August 7th to Saturday, August 10th. Flock is the Fedora Project’s annual contributor-focused conference. The conference provides a venue for face-to-face meetings and conversations. It is also a […]

But beware – Gparted Live hasn't been updated yet. There's a new bugfix release of Gparted, a FOSS replacement for PowerQuest's wonderful Partition Magic.…

The recently introduced Arduino Nano 33 BLE Rev2 builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nano 33 BLE, by retaining the compact size and 3.3-V compatibility, while enhancing its features and capabilities. This board is well-suited for a diverse range of projects, including wearable technology to advanced robotics. This device incorporates the u-blox NINA-B306, […]

In an era dominated by digital innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants have emerged as pivotal elements in revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. From simplifying daily tasks to providing complex business solutions, AI assistants have become indispensable.

Several significant vulnerabilities have been found in the widely used Thunderbird email client and Firefox web browser. An attacker could exploit these issues to cause a denial of service, obtain sensitive data, bypass security restrictions, perform cross-site tracing, execute arbitrary code, or escalate privileges on impacted systems.

On the heels of Mozilla’s Rise25 Awards in Berlin last year, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be returning once again with a special celebration that will take place in Dublin, Ireland later this year. The 2nd Annual Rise25 Awards will feature familiar categories, but with an emphasis on trustworthy AI. We will be […]

Making full effective use of new persistent memory means tearing up the rulebook. FOSDEM Non-volatile RAM is making a comeback, but the deep assumptions of 1970s OS design will stop us making effective use of it. There are other ways to do things.…

Linux administrators and infosec professionals face rising cyber threats in today's interconnected digital world. As open-source platforms gain more importance, securing them becomes mission-critical for organizations worldwide.

The LuckFox Pico Pro/Max is a cost-effective Linux micro development board designed for hobbyists and developers. Centered around the Rockchip RV1106 chip, this board can be used for smart home devices, remote monitoring, and various IoT applications, particularly those needing 10/100M Ethernet connectivity. Unlike the Luckfox Pico Mini (RV1103 based) covered in October 2023, these […]

While you ponder that, look – or try to – at a concept transparent lappie. Lenovo has used Mobile World Congress (MWC) to debut a clutch of updated ThinkPads for business users that it claims are AI PCs – but which look a lot like just PCs that ship with AI-capable processors.…

The AsyncAPI specification emerged in response to the growing need for a standardized and comprehensive framework that addresses the challenges of designing and documenting asynchronous APIs. It is a collaborative effort of leading tech companies, open source      communities, and individual contributors who actively participated in the creation and evolution of the AsyncAPI specification.  […]

DietPi’s new release, version 9.1, launched this week, brings exciting new support and enhancements to the lightweight Linux OS. This version is particularly notable for its extended support for the Raspberry Pi 5 and several other single-board computers , along with improvements across various dietpi-software options. DietPi: DietPi is a lightweight and optimized OS based […]

What Linux distros could learn from the inventor of the hypervisor FOSDEM 2024 How hard can you cut down Linux if you know it will never run on bare metal? Further than any distro vendor we know of has tried to go.…

In today's interconnected digital landscape, monitoring network activity is paramount for ensuring the security and efficiency of computer systems. Whether you're a system administrator, network engineer, or an IT enthusiast, having insights into network connections and traffic can help identify potential threats, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance. One of the go-to tools for monitoring network activity is netstat, a command-line utility available on most operating systems.

In 2020, when Mozilla first focused its philanthropy and advocacy on trustworthy AI, we published a white paper outlining our vision. We mapped the barriers to a better AI ecosystem — barriers like centralization, algorithmic bias, and poor data privacy norms. We also mapped paths forward, like shifting industry norms and introducing new regulations and […]

Fedora, though, won't – until at least the version after next Installation remains a pain point for many Linux distros, but everyone is working hard on it. Some of those efforts are bearing fruit… but not all of them.…