Update: Security Hole in Kernel Allows Privilege Extensions
Nov 04, 2009A null-pointer dereference in the Linux kernel allows local users to assume root privileges. Brad Spengler, who claims first discovery, announced that he will present a corresponding exploit during the course of the day.
more »Zenoss Core 2.5 with 40 New Zen Packs
Nov 03, 2009The Zenoss Core free monitoring suite is available in a new version 2.5.
more »Ubuntu and Windows Boot Times Compared
Nov 03, 2009A boot time test as a rule brings more criticism than praise for the tester, seeing that the tests are usually considered flawed. A new test has fixed all that.
more »Mysterous Mail: Will Skype Become Open Source?
Nov 02, 2009French Mandriva user Olivier Faurax registered a support case at Skype complaining about a missing Mandriva package. Instead of the package he received a reply of some amazement.
more »ApacheCon 2009 Free Live Stream
Nov 02, 2009The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) is holding ApacheCon US 2009 from November 2-6 in Oakland, California. The foundation for a free webserver is also celebrating its 10th birthday. In honor of this 10th birthday, the celebration includes three days of the conference program available as a FREE Live stream.
more »Linux-Kongress 2009 Tuning Gathering
Oct 30, 2009The Linux-Kongress is traditionally where kernel developers exchange honors and advice about new features and enhancements. This year a number of speakers presented performance improvement data and discussed what aspects of Linux can be drawn out even more.
more »U.S. Defense Department Promotes Open Source
Oct 30, 2009An open memo from the U.S. DoD declares that open source software is no worse than traditional software, perhaps even useful.
more »Oracle to Invest More in MySQL Development
Oct 30, 2009In a new FAQ, Oracle explains their position regarding SPARC, Solaris, Java, MySQL, and Open Office to clear up the many questions circulating.
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TUXEDO Computers Unveils Linux Laptop Featuring AMD Ryzen CPU
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XZ Gets the All-Clear
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Canonical Collaborates with Qualcomm on New Venture
This new joint effort is geared toward bringing Ubuntu and Ubuntu Core to Qualcomm-powered devices.
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Kodi 21.0 Open-Source Entertainment Hub Released
After a year of development, the award-winning Kodi cross-platform, media center software is now available with many new additions and improvements.
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Linux Usage Increases in Two Key Areas
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Vulnerability Discovered in xz Libraries
An urgent alert for Fedora 40 has been posted and users should pay attention.
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Canonical Bumps LTS Support to 12 years
If you're worried that your Ubuntu LTS release won't be supported long enough to last, Canonical has a surprise for you in the form of 12 years of security coverage.
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Fedora 40 Beta Released Soon
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New Pentesting Distribution to Compete with Kali Linux
SnoopGod is now available for your testing needs
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Juno Computers Launches Another Linux Laptop
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