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Network scan reveals 26 percent of Linux boxes are CentOS 7, EOL later this month. What happens next? Lansweeper's scans of its customers' networks found an awful lot of Linux boxes facing imminent end of life, with no direct upgrade path. This, for clarity, is a very bad thing.

This week's pull request of power management fixes for the Linux 6.10 kernel has an important change for the in-tree cpupower utility to fix P-State frequency reporting on upcoming Zen 5 (Family 1Ah) processors.

Just because a piece of software is open source doesn’t mean there’s no support available. In fact, open-source software has plenty of available support… it’s sometimes just not in the form you’re accustomed to.

The Milk-V Meles, a credit card-sized single-board computer, leverages the power of the TH1520 System-on-Chip, a RISC-V based platform. It’s packed with features like Gigabit Ethernet, dual camera support, and dual display capabilities, making it suitable for hobbyists and makers.

With yesterday marking the 20th birthday of Phoronix, I was curious what the most popular news articles were over these past two decades. There's a lot of compiler fodder, news from the early days of AMD Ryzen, Linus Torvalds commentary, and more.

OpenLiteSpeed is a lightweight and open-source version of the LiteSpeed Server developed by LiteSpeed Technologies. It supports Apache Rewrite rules, HTTP/2 and HTTP/3, and TLS v1.3 and QUIC protocols. This tutorial will show you how to install an OpenLiteSpeed Server on Ubuntu 24.04.

For those typically waiting until the first point release of a new Mesa3D driver series before upgrading, today it's your chance to upgrade! Mesa 24.1.1 is now available with the first round of Mesa 24.1

For anyone who’s considering Debian as a server option, if you’ve used Ubuntu Server, you already have a leg up on making the transition. But don’t think once you’ve installed Debian that you’re ready to send it into development or production. There are a few steps you need to take to ensure the distribution is ready.

KDE's Lydia Pintscher has published the request for feedback on what KDE should focus on over the next 2~3 years. Via the KDE Phabricator, ideas can be submitted over the next month. The selected goals they will focus on over the next few years will be announced at their Akademy conference in September.

Like Linux, Kubernetes is a testament to the power of open-source collaboration and innovation. How would we manage without it?

Are you a Fedora user who values open-source software and customization options? Are you a software engineer, developer, data scientist, sysadmin, or a student? In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of installing Neovim on Fedora for efficient and effective coding in languages like Rust, Python, Go, and TypeScript.

Nitrux 3.5.0 has landed, ushering in an era of updates, new features, and performance enhancements that starkly contrast the frustrations many users face with Windows 11. Now available for download, Nitrux 3.5.0 delivers an enhanced Linux experience complete with robust hardware support and cutting-edge software, presenting itself as a refreshing escape from the constraints of Windows 11.

ROCm 6.1.2 is out today as the newest update to AMD's open-source GPU compute stack for Linux systems and with growing support for Windows Subsystem for Linux.

NethSecurity is a free, open-source Linux firewall that simplifies network security deployment. It integrates various security features into one platform, including firewalling, intrusion detection and prevention, antivirus, multi-WAN, DNS, and content filtering.

The MYC-J7A100T is a compact and highly integrated System-on-Module that utilizes the powerful capabilities of the AMD/Xilinx XC7A100T FPGA, part of the Artix-7 family. This SoM is designed for a broad range of applications including industrial control, automation, communication, and computing.

In the ever-evolving landscape of networking technology, routers and other networking equipment form the backbone of our connected world. The firmware running on these devices is crucial to their performance, security, and functionality. Recently, Linux-based firmware has emerged as a powerful alternative, offering enhanced control, customization, and stability. This article delves into the significance of Linux-based firmware in routers and networking equipment, exploring its benefits, implementation, challenges, and future trends.

Windows 11 is just like Linux. They're both growing their market share on Steam. According to sources such as Statcounter, Windows 11 continues to struggle against its predecessor, Windows 10, in the overall Windows marketplace. However, it is making headway in the gaming arena.

The Rust-written Redox OS operating system issued their May monthly status report to highlight the various improvements made to this original open-source OS.

SimpleLogin is one of the best tools to help you hide your real email address using email aliases. We covered the tool back in 2020, and I was quite impressed with the tool. Later in 2022, SimpleLogin joined Proton, and it was integrated into Proton Mail. And, Son Nguyen Kim is the mastermind behind the tool. From working on his passion project to joining a Proton to do more. That must be an exciting journey!

If you're looking for a Linux distro that looks very similar to Windows, then check out Ubuntu Cinnamon. Ubuntu Cinnamon provides a reliable, customizable, and relatively secure interface that makes switching from Windows easier, smoother, and more enjoyable.