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Some staff are worried – can't think why. Mutterings of alarm are emerging from the cloisters of Red Hat after the world's largest management consultancy was hired to help the IBM subsidiary focus engineers on their highest-value work.…

Tails 6.1 has been released as the latest version of the renowned Linux distribution focused on privacy and anonymity. This critical analysis will delve into the release's key updates and improvements, discuss the implications for security practitioners, and explore potential long-term consequences.

Resilio Sync is a proprietary peer-to-peer file synchronization tool for Linux, FreeBSD, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS, Amazon Kindle Fire, and NAS devices. It is a reliable file-sharing and syncing tool developed by Resilio, Inc.

An open standard challenger appears The UXL Foundation is readying its open standard accelerator programming model, touted by some as an alternative to Nvidia's CUDA platform, for "a spec release in Q4."…

Plausible is an open-source web analytics alternative to Google Analytics. It's lightweight and privacy-focused web analytics that can be used for multiple industries such as startups, freelancers, and bloggers.

Article delves into the reasons for utilizing your custom Test Farm images and explores potential automation methods with Hashicorp Packer.

In the vast and evolving landscape of technology, embedded systems stand as silent yet powerful pillars supporting an array of applications, from the simplicity of a digital watch to the complexity of autonomous vehicles. These dedicated computing behemoths often operate within constrained environments, necessitating an operating system that is not just robust but also refined in its minimalism. Enter Ubuntu, a versatile and widely acclaimed Linux distribution, which emerges as an unexpected yet fitting candidate for this purpose.

A malvertising campaign has been discovered that deploys a fake PuTTY client to deliver the Rhadamanthys stealer, a dangerous malware . The attackers exploit the trust placed in PuTTY as a widely used SSH and Telnet client by presenting a counterfeit website through malicious ads that appear at the top of Google search results. Let's examine this significant security threat targeting Linux admins more deeply, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and robust Linux security measures.

Fedora Linux 40 Beta is available for download and testing. Help us find and eliminate bugs so they don't make it into the final release!

PgHero is an open-source and web-based tool designed to monitor PostgreSQL via a web browser. This post will show you how to install PgHero on Ubuntu 22.04.

I thought it would be a good idea to share my experience implementing servers for personal use. It wasn’t easy to know the best fit for my workload and it has been a moving target, so it was critical to understand and update my needs before taking one route or another. There are plenty of […]

This month, QNAP Systems, Inc. rolled out the TS-216G NAS, a dynamic 2-bay network attached storage (NAS) system, optimized for both individual and workgroup use. Featuring a 2.5GbE port and hot-swappable capability, it promises efficient data management and enhanced reliability. At the core of the TS-216G is a 64-bit Arm quad-core processor, complemented by a […]

Improved workqueues mean the end of tasklets is looming at long last. Linus Torvalds just announced the first RC of 6.9 on the Linux Kernel mailing list, saying it "looks to be fairly normal", although it's a recordbreaker in size.…

Supply chain attack targeted GitHub community of Top.gg Discord server. More than 170,000 users have been affected by an attack using fake Python infrastructure with "successful exploitation of multiple victims."…

TYPO3 is a free, open-source, and enterprise-class content management system. This tutorial will show you how to install TYPO3 CMS with Let's Encrypt SSL on Ubuntu 22.04.

Spawn of Citrix and Tibco 'no longer able to support the community edition of JasperReports Server' Even if you decide to stop offering free editions, you don't get to stop providing the source code to FOSS, users of JasperReports Server are complaining.…

The Arduino Nano Matter, developed in collaboration with Silicon Labs, features the high-performance MGM240S Arm Cortex M33 MCU. Supporting Bluetooth Low Energy and Thread for 802.15.4 connectivity, it’s designed for ease of use with Matter-compatible devices, streamlining rapid prototyping through its user-friendly software. The Arduino Nano Matter is powered by a robust 78 MHz, 32-bit […]

Linux, the cornerstone of modern computing, powers everything from tiny embedded devices to the world's most formidable supercomputers. Its open-source nature has fostered a rich ecosystem of distributions (distros), each tailored to different needs and preferences. However, this diversity also introduces complexity, especially when it comes to managing different versions of Linux over time. This article will navigate you through the labyrinth of past, present, and future Linux versions, equipping you with the knowledge to manage and utilize these systems effectively.

The RaspRover by Waveshare is an open-source four-wheel-drive robotic platform constructed with an all-aluminum body. Designed to accommodate technical enthusiasts and developers, it features a dual-controller system and the option of adding a pan-tilt module for camera integration. The main host controller utilizes either a Raspberry Pi 4B or Raspberry Pi 5, handling AI vision […]

CEO Scott Johnston on company pivots and trying not to surprise the community. Interview As the IT industry faces an inflection point thanks to AI, lessons can be learned from Docker in how a company can - or must - pivot in the face of a changing reality.…