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It’s Official: Linux Kernel 6.12 Will Be LTS, Supported for “Multiple Years”

Renowned Linux kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman announced today that the Linux 6.12 kernel series has been officially marked as LTS (Long Term Support) on the kernel.org website with a predicted life expectancy of at least two years.

Open Source Software Powers 96% of Modern Applications, New Study Finds

  • ITprotoday; By Sean Michael Kerner (Posted by tk21 on Dec 5, 2024 10:07 PM CST)
  • Story Type: News Story
The Linux Foundation's Census III report reveals critical dependencies and growing security concerns in open source software.

Wubuntu: The lovechild of Windows and Linux nobody asked for

A third-party Kubuntu remix with a severe identity crisis. Wubuntu is a stripped-down Kubuntu, with custom themes and additional tools to make it look (a lot) and work (superficially) like Windows 11.

COSMIC Desktop Alpha 4 Released, Here’s What’s New

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Dec 5, 2024 7:36 PM CST)
  • Story Type: News Story
A step closer to perfection! Discover the latest COSMIC Alpha 4 release with exciting updates to settings, apps, bug fixes, and more.

11 Best Free and Open Source GUI Weather Tools

  • LinuxLinks.com; By Steve Emms (Posted by sde on Dec 5, 2024 6:20 PM CST)
  • Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Linux
Here’s our verdict on the best GUI weather tools. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.

New Linux Patches Cleanup Code For Running x86 32-bit Kernels On x86_64 CPUs

As we approach 2025, hopefully none of you are still running x86 32-bit kernels / 32-bit OS software on x86_64 processors, but should you still be into that, there are improvements on the way.

How to Back Up Your Raspberry Pi

Learn how to back up your Raspberry Pi using rsync - from basic folder backups to full system automation - with this comprehensive guide.

Fresh releases of Xfce, Mint, Cinnamon desktops out in time for the holidays

Cinnamon 6.4 is already out and Xfce 4.20 is very nearly ready. Fancy spending time refreshing your setup over the holidays? Two of the more popular Windows-style FOSS desktops are about to drop new point releases, one for higher-end machines and one for lower-end kit.

5 Signs You're Becoming an Advanced Linux User

Ever find yourself tinkering with settings or exploring new tools on your Linux system and wonder if you're becoming more proficient? If you've been using Linux for a while, here are five signs that might indicate you're moving into advanced user territory.

GStreamer 1.24.10 Released with Over 40 Security Fixes

GStreamer 1.24.10 multimedia framework released with bug fixes, 40+ security improvements, and enhanced stability.

Reclaim the internet: Mozilla’s rebrand for the next era of tech

Mozilla isn’t just another tech company — we’re a global crew of activists, technologists and builders, all working to keep the internet free, open and accessible. For over 25 years, we’ve championed the idea that the web should be for everyone, no matter who you are or where you’re from.

10 Ways To Harden Your Linux Containers Against Attacks

Learn practical strategies for protecting containerized applications on Linux.

Rustls Multi-Threaded Performance Is Battering OpenSSL

The Rustls project as a modern TLS library written in the Rust programming language and an alternative to the likes of the widely-used OpenSSL and Cloudflare's BoringSSL has published some new performance figures.

Elementary OS 8 'Circe' conjures Wayland magic

Based on Ubuntu 24.04, more accessibility, still looks great. Elementary OS 8 "Circe" is here, based on Ubuntu 24.04, with Wayland support in the Pantheon desktop.

How to Add an SSH Fingerprint to Your known_hosts File in Linux

  • TechRepublic; By Jack Wallen (Posted by bob on Dec 5, 2024 5:49 AM CST)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Linux
If your Linux shell scripts are getting tripped up by SSH fingerprints, follow this concise tutorial for an easy solution.

Chill With Tux: 16 Relaxing Games That Run on Linux

After a long day at work, you might not fancy sweating through a stressful Counter-Strike match or juggling a dozen objectives in your favorite MMO. Sometimes, all you want to do is relax before bed. So here are 15 cozy games that run on Linux, natively or via Proton.

Debian 13 Unveils ‘Ceratopsian’ as Its Default Desktop Theme

After the survey for selecting a new artwork ended, 2817 votes crown 'Ceratopsian' as the default theme for the upcoming Debian 13 'Trixie.'

Bash Script Flags Without Arguments: How to Use and Parse Them

Flags in Bash scripts are crucial for modifying the behavior of scripts without needing to pass lengthy arguments. Particularly, flags without arguments provide a simple way to enable or disable features in your scripts, often making your scripts more user-friendly and easier to use.

Debian 13 Desktop Theme Finalized Ahead Of Next Years Release

  • Phoronix; By Michael Larabel (Posted by bob on Dec 5, 2024 12:30 AM CST)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Debian
As a follow-up to last month's article around the Debian 13 release processes continuing and desktop artwork voting underway for Debian 13 "Trixie", the winning desktop theme/artwork was announced today...

How to Secure GRUB Boot Loader with Password

  • linuxconfig.org; By Lubos Rendek (Posted by linuxer on Dec 4, 2024 11:14 PM CST)
  • Story Type: Tutorial, Video; Groups: Linux
The GRUB boot loader plays a critical role in booting Linux systems, serving as the first program executed when the computer starts. Securing GRUB with a password can prevent unauthorized users from tampering with boot parameters or gaining root access to the system. This is especially important for systems that require heightened security.

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