Vancouver Linux Users Group

Another Linux Kernel release is here! This comes just months after the release of Linux Kernel 6.3, right on schedule. This release offers many improvements, such as initial Apple M2 silicon support, storage enhancements, better sensor monitoring, and more. Even though this is not a major upgrade for regular users, it caters to a specific…

“… The developer of the multi-boot tool Ventoy has released a new utility called iVentoy. Ventoy is an open source tool to create bootable USB drives using one or more disk image formats. Unlike tools such as Rufus, which support creating a bootable USB drive using a single operating system, Ventoy supports multiple operating systems…

“… On Monday morning [June 19, 2023] we (Mozilla) detected a very large crash spike affecting Firefox users on Linux, specifically on an older version of a Debian-based distribution. It turned out to be an interesting bug involving the Linux kernel and Google JavaScript code so let me tell you about it….” Read details here:…

Microsoft Security’s latest analysis indicates that hackers are launching a new Cryptocurrency Mining Campaign that targets internet-facing Linux systems and IoT Devices. A detailed analysis was published by MS on their security blog page as a warning to Linux Admins. “The threat actors behind the attack use a backdoor that deploys a wide array of…

Everyone knows Gaming goes to the next level on Linux especially if you have the right gear. Here’s an article from Michael Larabel on Linux Gaming on the ASUS ROG Ally, a handheld device that he ran Linux on as an alternative to the Valve’s Steam Deck. The ASUS ROG Ally that is now shipping…

Supabase is an open source alternative to Google’s Firebase. It’s built on top of PostgreSQL, which makes it easier to learn if you’re already familiar with SQL databases. This course will teach you how to use Supabase to streamline your back-end development. freeCodeCamp instructor Guillaume Duhan will teach you about real time databases and instant…