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After 18 years on Ubuntu, OpenStreetMap (OSM) migrates its servers to Debian 12 Bookworm for a faster, more stable mapping experience.
Researcher Finds Malware Can Remotely Disable Webcam LED On ThinkPad X230
A security researcher finds malware can remotely disable Webcam LED on ThinkPad X230 laptops through firmware flaw.
How To Find Flatpak Applications Using A Specific Runtime In Linux
A Runtime provides the necessary libraries and environment for Flatpak applications to run. This tutorial explains which flatpak applications use a specific runtime in Linux.
How To Find The Unix Timestamp For A Specific Date And Time In Linux
In this tutorial, we will learn how to find the Unix timestamp for a specific date and time using various methods available in Linux.
How To Convert Unix Timestamps To Strings In Linux
In this blog post, we will discuss various methods to convert a Unix timestamp to a human-readable string in Linux with examples.
Bcachefs Developer Kent Overstreet Banned From Linux Kernel Development
Bcachefs developer Kent Overstreet banned from Linux Kernel development for violation of the project's Code of Conduct following email exchange.
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.
How To Change File Timestamps To Specific Date And Time In Linux
This tutorial explains how to change file timestamps to a specific date and time in Linux. It also covers how to verify that the timestamps have been changed correctly.
A New Anaconda Web UI Installer Coming To Fedora Linux 42
Fedora Linux is getting a brand new installer with a modern Anaconda Web UI, designed for ease of use. Learn more about its features and how to try it out!
How To Create Aliases In Linux: A Beginners Guide
Boost your Linux command line efficiency with aliases. Learn how to create and manage aliases in Linux for Bash, Zsh, and Fish shells.
Fedora 42 to Feature KDE as a Flagship Edition
Great news for KDE fans! Fedora KDE is no longer a spin! The Fedora KDE Desktop Spin has been officially promoted to Edition status.
FFmpeg Sees 94x Performance Boost with Handwritten AVX-512 Code
FFmpeg developers have achieved a remarkable performance improvement of up to 94x by implementing handwritten AVX-512 assembly code.
How To Monitor Linux System Resource Usage Using Bottom
Bottom (shortly btm) is a highly customisable, cross-platform graphical process/system monitor designed for use in the terminal.
Manjaro Linux Introduces Opt-Out Telemetry with Manjaro Data Donor
Manjaro Linux is developing a new tool called Manjaro Data Donor (MDD) to gather usage statistics about its user base.
Redox OS Now Runs On RISC-V
Redox OS, a microkernel-based operating system written in Rust, now supports the RISC-V architecture. This includes support in the kernel, toolchain, build process, and Orbital Desktop.
Russia Proposes a Separate Linux Community in Response to Maintainer Removals
Several Russian maintainers were removed from the Linux kernel due to compliance concerns, leading the Russian Ministry to propose a separate Linux community.
OpenPaX: A New Open-Source Patch for Enhanced Linux Security
OpenPaX is an open-source kernel patch developed by Edera. It is designed to mitigate common memory safety errors in Linux systems.
Linux Kernel Maintainer Removals: Compliance Requirements Explained
Understand the compliance requirements for contributing to the Linux kernel due to US sanctions. Learn how OFAC SDN lists affect maintainers and how developers can still contribute.
Linus Torvalds Defends Linux Kernel’s Removal of Russian Maintainers
The Linux Kernel's removal of Russian maintainers over compliance concerns ignites debate. Linus Torvalds defends the decision, citing sanctions and slamming critics.
DTrace 2.0 Arrives On Gentoo Linux
DTrace 2.0, the powerful dynamic tracing tool, is now available on Gentoo. This means you can now analyse and debug your system, both the kernel and userland applications, with ease.