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New Arch Linux ISO Release with Kernel 6.8
The archinstall menu-based installer received better support for unified kernel images and the KDE Plasma desktop environment. For those of you who want to install Arch Linux, there’s a new official ISO snapshot available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.8 and featuring an improved installation experience. That’s right, the Arch Linux devs were forced…
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Huge Backdoor Could Compromise SSH logins
Updates required for Debian sid, Fedora 40, Fedora Rawhide, openSUSE Tumbleweed, and openSUSE MicroOS. Microsoft employee Andres Freund has shared finding odd symptoms in the xz package on Debian installations. Freund noticed that ssh login was requiring a lot of CPU and decided to investigate leading to the discovery. The vulnerability has received the maximum…
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Ubicloud: An Open Source Alternative to AWS
Major cloud providers like AWS (Amazon Web Services), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud cannot be denied. Their strong and scalable infrastructure has been a driving force behind the expansion of AI. However, immense authority inevitably leads to a loss of command. Vendor lock-in, unclear pricing structures, and security holes are becoming major business worries. Meet…
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Linux Kernel First RC of 6.9
First release candidate of Linux kernel 6.9 looks ‘fairly normal,’ says Torvaldscomment bubble on black.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. He…
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Orange Pi Neo Handheld with AMD Ryzen 7
Orange Pi Neo finally has its price revealed. The Linux gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen 7 7840U will cost $499, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U configuration will go for $599. We also got to know the tentative release timeline, which is Q2 2024. Best known for its broad SBC lineup, Orange Pi revealed its…
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Open Source Summit in Seattle
Join The Linux Foundation at Open Source Summit North America, going LIVE April 16-18 in Seattle, Washington! Register by April 7 to save US$150 – and be part of a community creating cutting-edge solutions and propelling innovation. Haven’t Decided Yet? Here are 5 Reasons Why You Can’t Miss This! Reduced registration fees are available starting…
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