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A week after finding a malicious backdoor, GitHub has safely restored access to the XZ Utils repo for developers worldwide.

There's a new version of Canonical's LXD too, but its community fork seems to be thriving The community fork of what is now Canonical's in-house virtualization tool seems to be doing well, with major new releases of Incus, LXC and associated tools.…

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, cloud computing has emerged as a cornerstone, enabling businesses and individuals alike to leverage vast computing resources without the need for extensive physical infrastructure. This article delves into how Ubuntu Cloud Infrastructure, in conjunction with OpenStack, provides a robust foundation for setting up private cloud environments, blending flexibility, scalability, and security.

Finding your IP address on Ubuntu can be crucial for various networking tasks, such as setting up a server, troubleshooting connectivity issues, or simply ensuring your network’s security. Ubuntu, with its powerful command-line interface and graphical user interface options, offers multiple methods to discover your machine’s IP address. Whether you’re a seasoned system administrator or a curious novice, understanding how to locate your IP address is a valuable skill in the digital age. Keep in mind that your internal IP address is different from your system’s external IP.

A new release, OpenBSD 7.5 is now available with new updates.

Vintage OS editions go the way of the dodo as VSI cranks up exclusivity Bad news for those who want to play with OpenVMS in non-production use. Older versions are disappearing, and the terms are getting much more restrictive.…

Canonical, the maker of Ubuntu, announced today the launch of Ubuntu Pro for Devices bringing security and long-term compliance to IoT deployments.

Stalwart's latest update brings a web-based email server management interface for easy mail server admin and enhanced performance.

Canonical , the company behind Ubuntu , has introduced Netplan 1.0 , a network configuration tool that simplifies networking configuration on Linux systems. Netplan acts as a control layer above network stacks like systemd-networkd and NetworkManager, allowing administrators to manage and configure them easily.

LXQt 2.0: A Wayland journey begins. Not fully ready, but a significant step toward a comprehensive Wayland experience in LXQt 2.1.

Ente introduces self-hosting via Docker, offering a secure, open-source photo backup alternative to Google Photos with end-to-end encryption.

SiFive Unveils HiFive Premier P550: A RISC-V Development PC with Linux 6.60 Support Today at Embedded World, SiFive, Inc. unveiled the HiFive Premier P550, an advanced iteration of the former HiFive Unmatched board.

In this guide, we'll explain how to restore the default groups assigned to users during the Linux installation process.

OpenSSL 3.3 debuts with advanced QUIC features, improved API functions, new cryptographic options, and more.

Another big step toward bringing explicit GPU synchronization was made today with the merge of the year-long request by NVIDIA to add explicit sync support to the DRI3 and Present extensions, and the Xwayland implementation.

Ditching Intel for a system-on-chip out of Beijing SiFive has promised the world another HiFive RISC-V development system featuring a 64-bit out-of-order processor for engineers and other curious techies to try out.…

Encountering an error stating “the requested NGINX plugin does not appear to be installed” can be a stumbling block when setting up or configuring your web server. This issue often arises during the installation of Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates using Certbot or when configuring certain modules within NGINX. Fortunately, with a systematic approach, this problem can be resolved efficiently.

OpenSSL 3.3 has been released today as a major update to this powerful, open-source, cross-platform, and free software library that provides secure communications over computer networks for applications and websites.

In networking, tunnels are a method for discretely transmitting data across a network using protocols that are not supported by that network.

In an ambitious shift towards digital sovereignty, Schleswig-Holstein has set a notable precedent within Germany by initiating a large-scale transition from proprietary software to open-source alternatives. The German state's move signifies a broader commitment to independence, security, and sustainability in digital government operations.