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Digital Classroom
Managing and monitoring computer labs
If your school's computer lab consists of Linux machines, Epoptes provides an interesting alternative to conventional management and monitoring programs.
Airtight!
Provable security and other problems in modern cryptography
A concept called provable security brings the rigor of mathematics to the art of cryptography.
Rapid Resizer
Batch processing image files with imgp
In no time at all, imgp can change the resolution of images, as well as convert files from PNG to JPEG, remove metadata, and rotate images.
Card Games
Protecting your private key with the OpenPGP smartcard
Improve communication security with GnuPG and the OpenPGP smartcard.
Little Brother
Doas authenticates as a simpler version of Sudo
The Sudo privilege management tool is big and complicated, with many advanced options that only an expert would need. Doas is far simpler – which might just make it safer for desktop users.
Hardened Choice
Data encryption with SiriKali
SiriKali encrypts files and directories with just a few mouse clicks, without the inefficiency of fixed-size containers.
Tutorial – HedgeDoc
Write, share, and publish documents with HedgeDoc
HedgeDoc lets you write documents collaboratively in Markdown and publish them online.
Get Smart
Explore the possibilities of Ethereum's smart contract feature
The Ethereum cryptocurrency system lets you build programs into the blockchain to orchestrate complex transactions and document results. We'll show you how to get started with Ethereum's smart contracts.
Cross-Stitched
Create cross-stitch templates with KXStitch
KXStitch lets you design cross-stitch patterns with the option to automatically convert imported images.
Easy Does It
Cross-platform game and app development for new programmers
Ren'Py helps you create Android, Linux, macOS, Windows, and HTML5 games and apps.
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Linux Foundation Report Indicates AI Driving Tech Hiring
Within growing security and skills gaps, AI has been found to be a positive driving force behind tech hiring trends in Europe.
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United Nations Open Source Portal Goes Live
A new open source portal seeks to coordinate and scale open source efforts across the United Nations system.
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KDE Linux Drops AUR
KDE Linux developers have dropped the Arch User Repository from the build pipeline due to security concerns; other distributions should consider doing the same.
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California May Exempt Linux from Its Age-Verification Law
After backlash from the Linux community, California may be backing off on its promise to force all operating systems to verify age, but one platform may still have to comply.
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Another Logic Bug Found in Linux Kernel
Qualys has discovered a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can be used to elevate standard user privileges.
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Ubuntu Core 26 Offers Game-Changing Enterprise Features
Ubuntu Core 26 could be a game-changer for organizations looking for increased security and reliability.
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AI Flooding the Linux Kernel Security Mailing List
AI is giving Linus Torvalds a headache, but not in the way you might think.
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Top Priorities for Open Source Pros Seeking a New Job
Professional fulfillment tops the list, according to LPI report.
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Container-Based Fedora Hummingbird Designed for Agent-First Builders
Fedora Hummingbird brings the same approach to the host OS as it does to containers to level up security.
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Linux kernel Developers Considering a Kill Switch
With the rise of Linux vulnerabilities, the kernel developers are now considering adding a component that could help temporarily mitigate against them… in the form of a kill switch.