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Linux news: Tablet from Purism, GNOME 45, Plasma 6, XFCE on Wayland
Welcome to this week's edition of The Linux Experiment Weekly Update, where we bring you the latest news and developments in the world of Linux. In this episode, we'll be covering a range of topics, from new Linux tablets to exciting updates in the L...
Jacob Enderson · 1 week ago · 25
The Future of Linux: Exploring Immutable Distributions
If you're a Linux enthusiast, you've likely come across terms like "immutable distribution", "OS3", or "image-based operating system". These concepts have been gaining traction in the Linux community, sparking curiosity about their significance. In t...
Den W. · 1 week ago · 80
Exploring Ubuntu-Based Linux Distributions
Ubuntu has long been the face of desktop Linux, known by many, even if they are not entirely familiar with the concept of Linux itself. However, in recent years, Ubuntu and its parent company, Canonical, have made some controversial decisions that ha...
Jacob Enderson · 2 weeks ago · 23
Linux news: KDE Plasma, new Ubuntu App Store, GNOME 45
If you're eagerly awaiting the arrival of KDE Plasma 6, you'll need to exercise a bit more patience. The release date has been confirmed, and it won't be available until early 2024. While it may seem like a distant future, this delay is likely aimed...
Jacob Enderson · 2 weeks ago · 54
Linux 6.5 released with numerous optimizations
The Linux kernel 6.5 delivers optimizations and support for USB4 v2, MIDI 2.0 and WiFi 7. It declares war on memory leaks. In the night to Monday of this week, the new Linux kernel 6.5 was released. The developers turned some optimization screws and...
Den W. · 30 August · 41
Why Linux is better for (most) developers!
Linux, in the realm of software development, is an operating system that has garnered substantial attention and popularity. In 2022, a remarkable 45% of professional developers chose Linux-based operating systems as their development platform, effect...
Den W. · 30 August · 34
Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS release with graphics stack and Linux kernel update
Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS distribution update has been compiled, which includes changes related to hardware support improvements, Linux kernel and graphics stack updates, installer and loader bug fixes. Also included are topical updates for several hundred...
Jacob Enderson · 11 August · 70
Linux overtakes macOS: This is what people prefer to game on
According to the latest Steam hardware survey analysis for July 2023, there are some interesting developments. In terms of processors, the growth of AMD's Ryzen CPUs has slowed down. The market share is stagnant at 33.19%, with a weak growth of 1.16...
Kelly · 09 August · 38
Faster Fixes: Ubuntu's Plan to Reduce Linux Kernel Package Vulnerabilities
Kleber Souza, an engineer at Canonical who maintains Linux kernel packages for Ubuntu, has announced a new kernel update cycle. The new cycle, which is codenamed "4/2", involves generating additional SU kernel package updates (Security Update) that i...
Jacob Enderson · 03 August · 67
IP Blocking in Linux: `ip route` vs. `iptables`
When it comes to securing your Linux system and network, blocking unwanted IP addresses is an essential part of the defense strategy. Linux provides multiple methods to achieve IP blocking, and two commonly used approaches are ip route and iptables....
Den W. · 29 July · 71
What is Linux and why is it used?
Linux is an open-source operating system kernel that serves as the foundation for various Linux-based operating systems, commonly referred to as Linux distributions. It was created by Linus Torvalds in 1991 and has since gained popularity due to its stability, security, and flexibility. Linux is used in a wide range of applications, in...
Vimal Thakur · 06 July · 66 · 1Linux 6.4: New Kernel Features - What's Changed in the Release
The new version of the Linux kernel, 6.4, has arrived just two months after Linux 6.3. Despite the relatively short time interval, there have been quite a few changes. A total of 16,012 fixes have been accepted from 2,080 developers, affecting 14,220...
Den W. · 28 June · 72
Canonical is preparing a variant of Ubuntu Desktop that includes only Snap packages.
Developers at Canonical are planning to start delivering additional builds of Ubuntu Desktop next year, based on the Ubuntu Core platform and including only applications packaged with Snap. A similar approach, based on Flatpak packages, is already being used by projects such as Fedora Silverblue and Endless OS. The first experimental builds of the...
Jacob Enderson · 31 May · 61Linux IPv6 "Route of Death" 0day Vulnerability in the Kernel
Details of an unpatched (0-day) vulnerability (CVE-2023-2156) in the Linux kernel have been disclosed. This vulnerability allows an attacker to crash the system by sending specially crafted IPv6 packets (packet-of-death). The issue only manifests whe...
Jacob Enderson · 17 May · 83 · 1
Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Grant Local Attackers Root Privileges
Two components of the Linux kernel contain security vulnerabilities that grant local attackers root shell access. A first exploit has been made public. Two components of the Linux kernel are affected by security vulnerabilities that allow local attac...
Den W. · 10 May · 144 · 2
Lennart Poettering proposed adding a soft reboot mode to systemd.
Lennart Poettering has talked about preparing to add a soft-reboot mode ("systemctl soft-reboot") to the systemd system manager, which will only restart user space components without touching the Linux kernel. Compared to a regular reboot, it is expected that a soft-reboot will reduce downtime during updates of environments that use pre-built syste...
Alex · 09 May · 103