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.
Unleashed
Use your Chromebook with Linux
Chromebooks are firmly locked in the Google jail, but with the right know-how, you can break out of vendor lock-in and operate the devices with free software.
Key Service
Neatly managing and handling PGP/GnuPG keyrings
PGP/GnuPG is becoming increasingly popular, thanks to digital crime and government surveillance. We take a look behind the scenes and show how you can keep your keyring current and valid.
Custom Print
Enrich OSM maps with additional information
Maperitive helps users create high-quality maps with additional information from OpenStreetMap data.
Shrink It
Compress JPEG images with Lepton
Lepton lets you compress your photo files to make room for more.
Spam Stopper
Detecting spam users automatically with a neural network
Build a neural network that uncovers spam websites.
Easy Apps
Create mobile apps with Qt Creator
Find out how to create a cross-platform app with the veteran tool Qt Creator.
Pinpoint Accuracy
Python graphics libraries for data visualization
Python's powerful Matplotlib, Bokeh, PyQtGraph, and Pandas libraries lend programmers a helping hand when visualizing complex data and their relationships.
A PC for the People
Endless OS – A PC for Emerging Countries
Endless OS is a Debian-based Linux for users who might not have access to the Internet.
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Linux Mint Shares a Possible Kernel Cleanup Solution
For those on Linux Mint who like to keep multiple kernels around but don't want them to take up too much space, you might be getting a new automated tool.
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CachyOS Gets an Update
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The Linux Kernel Dev Staging Area Now Rejects AI-Generated Patches
Unless a kernel patch is a valid security fix, it will be rejected if it was created using AI.
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Linux Surpasses Double-Digit Market Share
According to two sources, the Linux operating system has hit a major milestone in market share that naysayers thought would never happen.
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AI Helped Develop a Linux Exploit
A use-after-free race exploit was discovered and exploited on CentOS Stream 9.
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Yet Another Linux Kernel Vulnerability Discovered
Affecting millions of systems, a kernel flaw discovered by Qualys could allow users to gain root privileges.
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Ubuntu 26.10 to Include Ubuntu Certified Hardware Check
If you've ever wondered if your laptop or PC is officially certified to run Ubuntu, that curiosity will soon be met.
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Substantial Update to IPFire Now Available
The lastest version of IPFire features a fundamental change to how the system handles DNS.
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Gnome Working on Test Center App to Make Testing Easier
It's now possible to test experimental features on the Gnome desktop without worrying that you'll break things.
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New Vulnerability Discovered in Linux Kernel
Hiding out for nearly 15 years, the Ghostlock vulnerability allows a standard logged-in user to gain root privileges.