Features
Magic Act
Access your servers securely with a Magic URL
With a highly secure Linux server, you don't need a fixed IP address to connect over a cellphone network from anywhere on the planet if you have a Magic URL.
Steady Hand
Keep watch over your server system with Webmin
Every leading Linux distribution offers some kind of built-in GUI management tool, but the world still has room for a flexible, distribution-independent tool like Webmin.
Fast Copier
Data backups, images, and more with Qt4-fsarchiver
Qt4-fsarchiver lets you back up files, complete partitions, and create disk images with a single mouse click.
From Prototype to Product
The Trials and Tribulations of an Open Hardware Startup
The Keyboardio project had a prototype and consumer interest, but finding a small-run manufacturer was more difficult.
Managing the Jungle
Alternative Linux file managers
Working with files and folders is a typical daily task on any computer. We tested four lesser known file managers that significantly simplify handling content on mass storage media.
Embedded
Storing metadata in files
With the Python XMP Toolkit, programmers can develop applications that store metadata in files.
Subgraph
Security Meets Accessibility
Subgraph OS is designed with built-in, accessible security features and a modern desktop.
SiFive
Creating the Free-Licensed Semiconductor Market
As many would-be open hardware manufacturers have discovered, free-licensed computer chips are nearly non-existent. However, SiFive, a recently announced startup in San Francisco, is hoping to change that with its custom chip designs.
Oh, Snap!
Restore Btrfs files at the push of a button with Snapper
Thanks to Btrfs snapshots, Snapper lets you restore a system to a previous state in case of failure.
Anonymous Traveler
Camouflaged operating system – Whonix
The Whonix desktop operating system lets you use the web without revealing your identity.
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News
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Linux Servers Targeted by Akira Ransomware
A group of bad actors who have already extorted $42 million have their sights set on the Linux platform.
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TUXEDO Computers Unveils Linux Laptop Featuring AMD Ryzen CPU
This latest release is the first laptop to include the new CPU from Ryzen and Linux preinstalled.
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XZ Gets the All-Clear
The back door xz vulnerability has been officially reverted for Fedora 40 and versions 38 and 39 were never affected.
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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
If market share is your thing, you'll be happy to know that Linux is on the rise in two areas that, if they keep climbing, could have serious meaning for Linux's future.
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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
With the official release of Fedora 40 coming in April, it's almost time to download the beta and see what's new.
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New Pentesting Distribution to Compete with Kali Linux
SnoopGod is now available for your testing needs