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The MX Linux devs released today MX Linux 23.2 as the second stable update to the latest MX Linux 23 “Libretto” series of this Debian-based distribution featuring Xfce, KDE Plasma, and Fluxbox editions, as well as a Raspberry Pi edition.

There are several general categories of DoS attacks . Some groups divide attacks into three classes: bandwidth attacks, protocol attacks, and logic attacks. Following are brief descriptions of some common types of DoS attacks.

DietPi’s latest release, version 9.0, rolled out today, marks a significant update for the lightweight Linux OS, renowned for its efficiency on single-board computers. This release phases out support for the older Debian Buster version, introduces compatibility with the new 1.5 GB Orange Pi Zero 3, and brings several enhancements and bug fixes across the […]

FreeBSD developers are assessing the possibility and benefits of bringing Rust into the base system.

Vorta is a cross-platform Qt-based backup client. It makes managing Borg backups easy by offering a friendly graphical interface. This frontend to BorgBackup is free and open source software.

Odoo offers a wide range of applications, from accounting and inventory management to CRM and e-commerce, making it a popular choice for businesses of all sizes. Its steep increase in popularity over the last few years is proof of its reliability and flexibility. We’re here to tell you how to install Odoo 17 on AlmaLinux 9.

The Linux Mint team announced today the release and general availability for download of the “EDGE” ISO flavor of the latest Linux Mint 21.3 “Virginia” release for those who need support for newer hardware.

The 171st installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on January 21st, 2024, keeping you guys up to date with the most important things happening in the Linux world.

Since discovering the allure of Linux, I've often pondered why such a sophisticated system hasn't dominated the desktop operating system market. This question persisted until I unearthed logical explanations and actionable strategies that could empower the Linux community to gain more share of the desktop operating systems market. Without delay, allow me to present the core findings of my research.

The development of the Linux kernel continues with Linux 6.8, the next major kernel release, and Linus Torvalds just announced today the availability of the first Release Candidate (RC) milestone for public testing.

Putting aside the growing share of GNU/Linux, Android is already quite vast. No wonder revenues associated with Windows are down so sharply, based on Microsoft.

The Mozilla Firefox 122 web browser is now available for download ahead of its official release on January 23rd, 2024, so it’s time to take a look at the new features and improvements.

Nora is billed as an elegant music player. It’s built using Electron and React. This is free and open source software.

Single Sign-On (sometimes known as SSO) is an authentication process that allows users to log in to multiple independent applications with a single set of credentials.

An important change has been made in the AppArmor Linux kernel security module . The change involves switching from using the insecure SHA1 algorithm to the more secure SHA256 algorithm for AppArmor policy hashes.

Banana Pi recently showcased a Mini router designed with the  Triductor TR6560 along with TR5220 Wi-Fi System-on-Chip. Some key features of the Banana Pi BPI-Wi-Fi6 Mini are its GbE LAN port and its GbE WAN port for wired connectivity. This device shares a familiar form-factor with the previously launched Banana Pi BPI-R3 Mini Router board […]

Are you working in an industrial sector and looking for open source digital twin platforms? This helpful list can get you started.

Explore the latest release of Wayland-Protocols 1.33, featuring crucial updates, and stable protocol transitions that promise a more reliable and optimized user environment.

In this article, we delve into the practicalities of establishing an affordable self-hosted environment tailored for home labs, home offices, and small to medium-sized enterprises. Prioritizing a lean approach that minimizes both effort and cost, our goal is to navigate complexities within a reasonable timeframe.

One of the key high-level challenges of building Mesa drivers these days is figuring out how to best share code between a Vulkan driver and a Gallium driver. In the old Gallium-only world, the answer was simple: Implement Gallium and you get all the APIs for free. However, because Gallium isn't really capable of implementing Vulkan, that answer no longer works.