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Linux This Month: A Christmas Kernel, CentOS 6, and SUSE rumors
Today we'll be discussing some of the things that have been happening this month in the world of Linux and the ecosystem of open source that it lives in. We'll start off with some seasonal holiday news, talk about some anniversaries and some end of l...
Den W. · 09 December 2020 · 80
What's new in Ubuntu 20.04
Ubuntu 20.04 was released at 23 April with the code name Focal Fossa, which is the next Ubuntu long-term support (LTS) and is a continuation Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, released in 2018. A little about code name. The word "Focal" means "Central point" or "...
Alex · 23 April 2020 · 86
Linux 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 2023 · 74
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 2023 · 73
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 2023 · 82
How to Check Your Linux Version
Do you want to find out what version of Linux you have? Whether you're setting up a new Linux machine or just curious about the version you have, it's easy to learn how to check your Linux version. In this article, we'll look at several methods for c...
Alex · 27 January 2023 · 71
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 2023 · 70
5 Free Open Source Backup Software for Linux
Backup is to copy and save important data or files to another place to achieve data synchronization between different hosts. And backups on personal computers or servers are important to prevent data loss. System administrators need to process a larg...
Dayton C. Wilton · 21 December 2022 · 73
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 2023 · 69 · 2Linux 5.6 released
After two months of development Linus Torvalds announced the release of the Linux 5.6 stable kernel So I'll admit to vacillating between doing this 5.6 release and doing another -rc. This has a bit more changes than I'd like, but they are mostly...
Alex · 30 March 2020 · 67 · 1
Linux This Month - Ubuntu releases Groovy Gorilla, new Red Hat Ansible integration & more!
In this last month, Ubuntu has released the Gorilla and OpenShift and Ansible have become best friends. Before we dive into those topics. Let's take a look at this month's noteworthy news. Microsoft Edge Preview Builds for Linux First u...
Alex · 05 November 2020 · 67
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 · 11 months ago · 63Using the TRAP Command in Linux/Unix with Examples
Managing processes in the Linux operating system can be a challenging task, but Linux provides powerful tools to simplify and enhance the process. One such useful tool is the trap command. In this article, we'll explore what the trap command does and...
Den W. · 03 November 2023 · 58
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 · 10 September 2023 · 61
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 2023 · 45
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 2023 · 41