Torvalds replied, “It’s much easier to find developers; we have a lot of developers. Some people think that you have to be a superdeveloper who can do everything to be
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Kernel security now: Linux’s unique method for securing code
“There are other groups, kernel security teams, and other projects,” he added, “that are proactive. But that’s not what we do. We just react to problems.” And there are plenty
Fedora Linux now runs on all M-powered Macs
It all started with a plan “to bring full Linux support to Apple Silicon machines, across all distributions,” said Martin. “Much of our initial work focused on the kernel and
Can your Windows 10 PC be saved in 2025? Yes
Or, you could gird your loins and hack your way to installing Windows 11 on your PC even though, officially, Microsoft won’t support you if you try this trick. It’s
How Ubuntu Linux snuck into high-end Dell laptops (and why it’s called ‘Project Sputnik’)
Still, none of these machines really appealed to developers. George explained: “Back in 2011, a group of us were trying to figure out how Dell could become more relevant to
How AlmaLinux stays Red Hat Enterprise Linux compatible without Red Hat code
What does that mean? AlmaLinux is still in the RHEL clone business: “We will continue to aim to produce an enterprise-grade, long-term distribution of Linux that is aligned and ABI
Super-long-term stable Linux Kernel arrives
To ensure the extended lifespan of these kernels, CIP adopts a streamlined approach by focusing on actively supported kernel features for its target architecture. Specifically, SLTS kernels are meant for
Ubuntu Desktop 23.10 arrives: A glimpse into Ubuntu Linux’s future
So far, so good. However, you’ll probably want to update GNOME as soon as you install Ubuntu 23.10. The reason for that update is because there’s a newly discovered and
Nasty bug discovered in widely used Linux utility curl, and patches already rolled out
, Private Internet Access, offer it to enable their users to get around internet content blocks and to ensure their anonymity. The best Linux laptops for consumers and developers Want
Ubuntu Linux 23.10 is adding an important new security feature
But then if hackers obtained root privileges within the container, they could break out and wreak havoc in the host system. Whoops! Unprivileged user namespaces have proven to be a
Open source is actually the cradle of artificial intelligence. Here’s why
The Intersection of Generative AI and Engineering The surge of generative AI can harness tremendous potential for the engineering realm. It can also come with its challenges, as enterprises and
Open source isn’t ready for generative AI. How stakeholders are changing this light bulb together
The Intersection of Generative AI and Engineering The surge of generative AI can harness tremendous potential for the engineering realm. It can also come with its challenges, as enterprises and
New cryptographic protocol aims to bolster open-source software security
This process makes any application using OpenID Connect for authentication much more secure without any other changes. OpenPubkey is transparent to users and OpenID providers. An OpenID provider can not
Patch now: This serious Linux vulnerability affects nearly all distributions
So, yeah, this is bad news with a capital B for Linux users. The vulnerability was introduced in April 2021 with the release of glibc 2.34. The flaw is a
A look back at 40 Years of GNU and the Free Software Foundation
His dream of writing an operating system never came to fruition. The operating system kernel project, GNU Hurd, remains unfinished. But, inspired by his idea that the proprietary software social