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This unique format for distributing Linux applications keeps it simple -- mostly.

The server-centric, open-source Linux distribution's latest beta is available with plenty of updates, and it could be your new favorite desktop operating system. Here's why.

The recently released Linux 6.9 kernel brings several significant updates and improvements. Here are the most important ones.

The Kimsuky APT group, reportedly linked to North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), has been identified deploying a Linux version of its GoBear backdoor called Gomir. The Gomir backdoor is structurally similar to GoBear, leading to concerns within the cybersecurity community. The overlapping code between malware variants raises questions regarding the extent of the threat and the potential implications for targeted organizations.

The Kinsing hacker group, or H2Miner, has been orchestrating illicit cryptocurrency mining campaigns since 2019 and poses a persistent security threat. The group continuously evolves its toolkit by integrating newly disclosed vulnerabilities to expand its botnet.

Recent research sheds light on the security vulnerabilities prevalent in Linux vendor kernels due to flawed engineering processes that backport fixes. It emphasizes the importance of using the most up-to-date kernel releases for enhanced security, challenging the traditional vendor-bound kernel model.

Meanwhile, the creator of Open Source Definition argues the real problem is unauthorized copying The Open Source Initiative – the non-profit overseeing the Open Source Definition, which lays out the requirements for software licenses – is taking its effort to define Open Source AI to the wisdom of the crowds.…

To refresh its once iconic Windows media player, Winamp is kind of, sort of opening up the source code. See what that means for users and developers.

The intersection of Linux and quantum computing has become increasingly apparent, emphasizing the importance of Linux-based operating systems in developing and deploying quantum computing technologies. As quantum computing technology advances, there is a growing need for operating systems that can support quantum computing frameworks. This interdisciplinary discussion should be particularly interesting to Linux admins, infosec professionals, internet security enthusiasts, and sysadmins as the impact on security and infrastructure is significant.

The problem isn't just that LLM-bot generated code is bad – it's where it came from Comment The Debian project has decided against joining Gentoo Linux and NetBSD in rejecting program code generated with the assistance of LLM tools, such as Github's Copilot.…

OpenProject is a project management software written in Ruby on Rails and AnguilarJS. This tutorial will walk you through the OpenProject project management software installation on the Debian 12 server.

Join us next weekend on Friday and Saturday, May 24-25 to celebrate the release of Fedora Linux 40! We’re going to be hearing from community members inside and outside of the Fedora Project on what is new in Fedora 40, what we can look forward to next, and how we come together as a community. […]

In the digital age, securing files and controlling access to them is paramount. File permissions play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of data. This article delves into the intricacies of file permissions, ownership, and access control, providing a guide to understanding and managing these aspects effectively.

Meilisearch is an open-source search engine written in Rust language. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Meilisearch in production on a Debian 12 server and use it to perform several simple searches.

EPIC Mainboard with PCIe x4 Slot and Dual 2.5 GbE Ports The NANO-EHL by ICP Germany is an EPIC single board computer designed for robust performance and flexibility in industrial applications. Equipped with the Intel Celeron J6412 processor, this board targets automation, control systems, panel PCs, vending machines, and other embedded systems.

Nessus is an open-source network vulnerability scanner for vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and ethical hacking. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the Nessus Network Security Scanner installation on the Debian 12 server. You will also perform the first host scan with Nessus to detect security vulnerabilities against target hosts.

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All vendor kernels are plagued with security vulnerabilities, according to a CIQ whitepaper. Will the Linux community ever accept upstream stable kernels?

Odoo (formerly known as OpenERP) is a self-hosted suite of over 10,000 open-source applications well suited for various business needs, including CRM, eCommerce, accounting, inventory, project management, and point of sale. This tutorial will teach us to install Odoo 16 Stack on a Rocky Linux 9 server.

Sort of a FOSS Norton Ghost, now updated to Ubuntu 24.04 base A fresh release of Rescuezilla, a free Ubuntu-based rescue disk for imaging the drives of a sickly computer, is available.…