Canonical Releases Ubuntu 24.04
Apr 25, 2024After a brief pause because of the XZ vulnerability, Ubuntu 24.04 is now available for install.
more »XZ Gets the All-Clear
Apr 15, 2024The back door xz vulnerability has been officially reverted for Fedora 40 and versions 38 and 39 were never affected.
more »Canonical Collaborates with Qualcomm on New Venture
Apr 10, 2024This new joint effort is geared toward bringing Ubuntu and Ubuntu Core to Qualcomm-powered devices.
more »Linux Usage Increases in Two Key Areas
Apr 03, 2024If 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.
more »Vulnerability Discovered in xz Libraries
Apr 01, 2024An urgent alert for Fedora 40 has been posted and users should pay attention.
more »Canonical Bumps LTS Support to 12 years
Mar 28, 2024If 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.
more »Fedora 40 Beta Released Soon
Mar 25, 2024With the official release of Fedora 40 coming in April, it's almost time to download the beta and see what's new.
more »New Pentesting Distribution to Compete with Kali Linux
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