Tag: open-source
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Tor Project Merges with Tails
The Tor Project is merging operations with Tails, a portable Linux-based operating system focused on preserving user privacy and anonymity. The merger comes against a backdrop of ongoing digital surveillance and regulatory maneuvers to break end-to-end encryption, while censorship of online services also remains firmly on the global agenda. Tails will be incorporated “into the…
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Linus Torvalds at the LF Event 2024
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet, written by Steven Vaughan-Nichols: In a candid keynote chat at the Linux Foundation’s Open Source Summit Europe, Linux creator Linus Torvalds shared his thoughts on kernel development, the integration of Rust, and the future of open source. Dirk Hohndel, Verizon’s Open Source Program Office head and Torvalds friend, moderated…
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Review of Linux Solus
Solus is a no-frills desktop distribution that makes using Linux a no-brainerIf you’re looking for a Linux desktop distribution that puts function over form and gets the job done with ease, Solus should be at the top of your list. I’ve spent decades using Linux and testing just about every type of distribution to ever…
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Kali 2024.3 with 11 New Hacking Tools
The Kali Linux team has released Kali Linux 2024.3, the latest iteration of their popular penetration testing and ethical hacking distribution. This update brings a host of new features, including 11 new hacking tools, improved Raspberry Pi support, and various behind-the-scenes optimizations. “Our focus has been on a lot of behind-the-scenes updates and optimizations since…
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Going Back to Linux
I Stopped Using Linux for a Year, Here’s What Brought Me Back Key Takeaways:Linux extends the life of your hardware, eliminating the need for frequent replacements.Linux offers privacy with minimal tracking, providing peace of mind.Linux gives you true ownership over software, empowering you to tweak interfaces and settings to an extent unmatched by any other…
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Switching from Ubuntu to Archcraft
I Just Removed Ubuntu for Archcraft and my Linux PC Looks Awesome! My distro hopping days are not over. And, probably, will never be 😉 On some days, I love Ubuntu, and others, I hate it. But, for the majority, I stick with Ubuntu-based distributions including Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, and Linux Mint. I have an NVIDIA-powered…
