Tag: kernel
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Fedora supports RISC-V
Fedora Linux Now Supports RISC-V Processors The Fedora Linux project is “jumping on the RISC-V train,” joining other Linux distributions in supporting the emerging CPU architecture. RISC-V is an open-standard Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), intended as an alternative to the x86 architecture used in most desktop and laptops, and the ARM architecture used in most…
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Linux kernel flaw added to CISA’s list
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Feb. 5 added a high-severity Linux kernel vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) list, ordering federal agencies to apply a patch within three weeks. CISA’s order follows Google issuing a patch for the bug — CVE-2024-53104 — mainly because the flaw could let attackers escalate privileges…
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32-bit OS Alive and Well
x86 32-bit Operating Systems Aren’t Dead Yet: New Linux Patches Improve 32-bit PAE. The Linux x86 32-bit PAE kernel support for Physical Address Extensions allows addressing more than 4GB of memory for those still running 32-bit processors or otherwise opting to still run a 32-bit OS. While the Linux x86 32-bit specific code rarely sees…
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Linux Kernel Doubles in Size
Linux kernel source expands beyond 40 million lines – it has doubled in size in a decade. Milestone passed with the debut of Linux 6.14 rc1. It seemed inevitable that the Linux kernel sources would expand beyond 40 million lines early this year. Linux 6.13 was released early in January 2025, with 39,819,522 lines, and…
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Lite 7.0 On Old Computers
This lightweight Linux distro is the easiest way to revive your old computer. If you want to breathe life back into a slow or aging computer, Linux Lite 7.0 is a lightweight (and easy to install) distribution I highly recommend. My friend recently wanted to bring an old laptop back to life. Her aging Intel…
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New Features on Mint 22.1
The 6 Exciting Features in Linux Mint 22.1 ‘Xia’ Release!Linux Mint’s latest upgrade is available. Explore more about it before you try it out! Linux Mint 22.1 ‘Xia’ is a release that takes a different naming scheme for a change because they didn’t find the names starting with “W” good enough 😄 While the official…
