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  • Update WSL 2’s Linux kernel

    Update WSL 2’s Linux kernel

    From PC World, By Thorsten Eggeling: There are many open source programs (aka code that’s accessible to the public) out there for both Linux and Windows. For programs and tools where that’s not the case, WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) is the ideal solution for using Linux programs on Windows computers. This means that you…

  • Intel Prepping Linux For SNC6 With Six Nodes Per L3 Cache

    Intel Prepping Linux For SNC6 With Six Nodes Per L3 Cache

    Patches for the Linux kernel over the past week are preparing for an SNC6 sub-NUMA clustering mode. This is the first time I’ve seen patches or mentions of an SNC6 mode compared to SNC 1/2/3/4 modes with existing processors. Sub-NUMA Clustering with Intel Xeon CPUs allows for each compute die to be exposed as its…

  • Windows infected with backdoored Linux VMs 

    Windows infected with backdoored Linux VMs 

    A new phishing campaign dubbed ‘CRON#TRAP’ infects Windows with a Linux virtual machine that contains a built-in backdoor to give stealthy access to corporate networks. Using virtual machines to conduct attacks is nothing new, with ransomware gangs and cryptominers using them to stealthily perform malicious activity. However, threat actors commonly install these manually after they…

  • Fedora 41 Released w/ Kernel 6.11, DNF5, etc

    Fedora 41 Released w/ Kernel 6.11, DNF5, etc

    Fedora Linux 41 Released with Linux Kernel 6.11, DNF5, GNOME 47, and More!This is the first Fedora Linux release to switch to DNF5 for a faster and more enhanced package management experience. The Fedora Project officially released today Fedora Linux 41 as the latest version of their Red Hat-sponsored GNU/Linux distribution for the masses featuring…

  • AlmaLinux endorsed in Azure – MS

    AlmaLinux endorsed in Azure – MS

    Microsoft Press Release: October 29, 2024: Linux has become the most popular operating system on Azure as over 60% of customer cores run Linux-based workloads. We (Microsoft) are committed to continuously investing in the platform to enhance the Linux and open source experience in Azure, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our customers. AlmaLinux…

  • Converting into a Workstation

    Converting into a Workstation

    I converted a mini PC running Windows 11 into a Linux workstation, and it blew me away!If you’re looking for a small form-factor PC that doesn’t skimp on performance, the Herk Orion might be just what you need. I’ve been using and reviewing PCs for a long time. I used to build my own PCs…

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