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A serious security vulnerability has been discovered in Red Hat’s NetworkManager-libreswan plugin that could allow local attackers to escalate privileges and gain root access to Linux systems. The flaw tracked as CVE-2024-9050 has received a CVSS base score of 7.8, indicating its high severity.

Fresh from debuting a version of its software for open source VMware alternative Proxmox, data management vendor Veeam has developed a prototype to backup another virtualization platform: the Xen Server fork XCP-NG.

Submitted today were a set of x86 platform driver fixes for merging ahead of the Linux 6.12-rc5 release due out on Sunday. For the most part mostly mundane fixes. But notable is an ASUS WMI fix to address the Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" performance issue I've pointed out now in several articles.

The Protectli VP3200 Series introduces modular 2-port Vault devices: the VP3210 with an Intel N100 processor and the VP3230 with an Intel i3-N305. Both models support up to 16GB DDR5 RAM, include 32GB eMMC storage, and feature two 2.5GbE Ethernet ports for high-speed applications. Dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots offer up to 2TB of additional storage.

Available now with Linux support from Passageway Games, a new retro-styled RPG is here for you to sink some hours into with Passageway of the Ancients.

A free and open source file archiver with various useful abilities.

WIZnet recently introduced two new microcontroller boards with built-in Ethernet controllers, flash memory, and compatibility with the Raspberry Pi Pico. The W6100-EVB-Pico2 is powered by the advanced RP2350 microcontroller, while the W55RP20-EVB-Pico utilizes the RP2040 microcontroller, each offering unique features suited for diverse networking applications.

Following the recent concerns over Bitwarden potentially moving further away from open-source given SDK changes that appeared, Bitwarden has now further addressed the situation to ease the community concerns.

Also there's a beta of 9.5 – which is more than there is of RHEL. The AlmaLinux team unveiled a new distribution, but don't get too excited. It's not meant to be a new flavor or intended for production use.

Orbbec unveiled the Orbbec Perceptor Developer Kit at ROSCon 2024 in Odense, Denmark, offering a comprehensive, out-of-the-box solution for autonomous mobile robot development. Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, the OPDK is designed to streamline application development for dynamic environments, such as warehouses and factories.

Do you want to use open source Reddit alternative Lemmy on your Android? This app should help!

Earlier this month Intel announced the Core Ultra 200S "Arrow Lake" processors and today they go on sale. In turn, the review embargo also lifts for these new desktop processors. Up first today on Phoronix is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Linux performance review for this flagship 24-core desktop processor.

Digital Ocean's popular 1-click feature deployments now support AI models as well. Interesting!

If you believe Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's AI large language model (LLM) Llama 3 is open source. It's not, despite what he says. The Open Source Initiative (OSI) spells it out in the Open Source Definition, and Llama 3's license – with clauses on litigation and branding – flunks it on several grounds.

Linux servers are known for their reliability and security, which has made them popular in both enterprise and individual deployments. However, no system is impervious to attacks. With cyber threats evolving constantly, server administrators must adopt proactive measures to secure their systems against vulnerabilities and attacks.

For the upcoming Linux 6.13 cycle there is Xe2 Ultra Joiner and GPU temperature monitoring support along with initial Xe3 graphics support for integrated form with Panther Lake among the Intel graphics driver changes expected so far.

FlexiPi is a bendable Raspberry Pi RP2040 board made of flexible PCB with the same layout as the original Raspberry Pi Pico, but featuring a USB-C port instead of a micro USB port on the official board.

The issue of paying FOSS developers is neatly illustrated by Randall Munroe's classic xkcd 2347 comic titled Dependency that highlights how key software can often be maintained by a single individual – who is worthy of support, given the extent of reliance on their work.

Raspberry Pi now offers an AI HAT+ add-on with up to 26 TOPS of performance. It's an interesting addition to the Pi 5, particularly for developers who are interested in embedded computer vision applications.

Vivaldi's new redesign could be enticing for Linux users looking for an enhanced multitasking experience.