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4 Keys to Writing Modern Python
If you want to write Python code that takes advantage of the language’s newest and most powerful features, here are four areas to explore. Although Python had its 30-year anniversary in 2021, the explosion of adoption, growth, and forward-thinking development associated with the language is still relatively new. Many features of Python have remained unchanged…
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8 Advanced Cmd Line Tools
The post explores eight advanced command line tools from the moreutils package, which extend the capabilities of standard Linux coreutils. These tools include ‘combine’ for merging files with Boolean operations, ‘ifne’ for conditional command execution, ‘parallel’ for running multiple jobs simultaneously, ‘pee’ for sending input to multiple commands, ‘sponge’ for safe in-place file edits, ‘ts’…
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Linux Gaining Ground in Automotive
The megatrends of zonal architectures and the software-defined vehicle (SDV) are creating a surge in demand for automotive-grade operating systems. As in the enterprise computing world, Linux has emerged as a dominant OS in the automotive sector. But how does an OS with its roots in open source adapt to a world where compliance with…
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Try Microsoft’s Azure Linux?
From Microsoft’s GitHub page: Azure Linux is an internal Linux distribution for Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure and edge products and services. Azure Linux is designed to provide a consistent platform for these devices and services and will enhance Microsoft’s ability to stay current on Linux updates. This initiative is part of Microsoft’s increasing investment in a…
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Malware Hid for Two Years Undetected
Stealthy ‘sedexp’ Linux malware evaded detection for two years. A stealthy Linux malware named ‘sedexp’ has been evading detection since 2022 by using a persistence technique not yet included in the MITRE ATT&CK framework. The malware was discovered by risk management firm Stroz Friedberg, an Aon Insurance company, and enables its operators to create reverse…
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Surprising Gaming Victory vs. Win 11
The conversation around gaming on Linux has changed significantly during the last several years. It’s a success story engineered by passionate developers working on the Linux kernel and the open-source graphics stack (and certainly bolstered by the Steam Deck). Many of them are employed by Valve and Red Hat. Many are enthusiasts volunteering their time…
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