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The Coming KDE
An Interview with Aaron Seigo
Aaron Seigo discusses KDE’s new approach to managing change and the changes coming up in the next few years.
Software-Defined Networks
Even as the tech world works to figure out just what to do with the potential of cloud computing and big data, along comes a new bit of technology fueled by open source software: software-defined networks.
Saving Energy with PowerTOP2.0
The PowerTOP tool developed by Intel helps you save power. In version 2.0, it can also handle GPUs and offers advanced tracking features.
Testing Password Quality
Creating secure passwords and testing their quality
Create secure passwords with the help of a password generator and check for quality at the same time.
MediaGoblin: Saving the Internet Through Federation
A new project for sharing media files might be as important for its philosophy as its features.
Converting Filesystems with Fstransform
Fstransform converts a filesystem without formatting the media or deleting any files.
Future of the Desktop
Could Mozilla’s announcement of the Boot to Gecko roadmap, along with the continued development of other web-based operating systems, make which Linux distro you’re running less important than the desktop environment?
WebHTTrack Website Copier
Grabbing Websites with WebHTTrack
WebHTTrack backs up complete websites for offline access and modifies the links automatically.
Yorba Desktop
The Gnome Desktop and Beyond
At a time when many developers are focused on cloud applications, Yorba’s sights remain fixed firmly on the desktop.
Quantum Computing
Possibilities
With the arrival of the “first commercially available quantum computer,” the D-Wave One, we look at what it is and what open source can contribute.
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News
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Canonical Releases Ubuntu 24.04
After a brief pause because of the XZ vulnerability, Ubuntu 24.04 is now available for install.
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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.