The Linux foundation seems ready to finally axe a Microsoft-made remote network protocol for USB that is still a part of modern Windows operating systems.
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If you are new to Linux, this guide is for you! I list some of the key apps (and services) that you'll want to use to make your Linux transition more comfortable.
VMware Workstation Pro and Player received new updates today with fixes for freezes and crash issues on Windows and Linux.
Linux Mint 22.1 Beta has defied naming conventions by going with the codename Xia instead of a name beginning with W.
Linux Mint 22.1 Beta ISOs are undergoing testing before release to the public. They should be available to download within a few days and a few weeks later the Stable builds will be out.
Linus Torvalds feels like the microarchitectural levels in AMD and Intel's CPUs are based on a "completely broken model" that "needs to die."
With Windows 10's end-of-life less than a year away, up to 240 million PCs could be expedited to landfill. Here are some ideas to delay that end well past 2025.
Canonical has urged Ubuntu 20.04 LTS users to upgrade because the end of life date is in the first half of 2025. It recommends using Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
ESET researchers uncover "WolfsBane," a Linux backdoor linked to the China-based Gelsemium group. This is Gelsemium's first known Linux malware—hinting at a change in attack strategies.
The Helldown ransomware has evolved, now hitting virtual machines in VMware and Linux environments, raising alarms for cybersecurity teams.
Intel spots a single line of code that sees Linux gain a massive nearly 40 times or 4000% performance gain.
A new patch for the existing Magic Trackpad Linux driver has added support for the new Trackpad model announced at the end of October.
Microsoft has announced Azure Linux 3.0 for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) preview. After receiving feedback, it will be generally available in AKS 1.32.
The Linux Mint team is working hard to bring Night Light functionality to Cinnamon, as a native feature.
EA and Respawn Entertainment are officially stopping Linux and Steam Deck players from accessing Apex Legends, citing cheating concerns.
Linus Torvalds has explained why he's so "fed up with" Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and other such vendors due to their "buggy hardware".
Linux 6.12 is due out next month, and this weekend, we got the fourth release candidate. Linus Torvalds, head of the Linux project, said this update didn't give him "the warm and fuzzies."
The GNU Boot team has found non-free code in its software that it forbids for licensing and ethical reasons. It has fixed the issue but it now has to warn distributions to update.
Canonical has officially announced the codename for Ubuntu 25.04 as Plucky Puffin, continuing the tradition of using endangered animal names for its releases.
The KDE project has officially upgraded KDE neon to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, addressing software issues from the previous version and enhancing overall performance.
In a recent mailing list update, Linus Torvalds expressed frustration over passive voice in commit messages, urging developers to adopt a more active and clear communication style.
Have you ever wondered what operating systems are used by big wig scientists at CERN and Fermilab? They used to use Scientific Linux, but that was retired. Here's what they use now.
A recent incident highlights the importance of using AI carefully and responsibly. The AI went Admin-mode and installed a bunch of updates that it could never reboot from.
Valve has announced a new collaboration with Arch Linux. The company will financially support work on critical projects such as a build service and secure signing system.
The Tor Project has announced Tails OS will join its structure to enhance privacy. This collaboration aims to deliver better security solutions for users in high-risk environments.
Linus Torvalds has accepted Microsoft's Hyper-V upgrade which should lead to Linux booting up faster than before in the very near future.
The Beta version of Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole" is now available for community testing ahead of its full launch next month on October 10.
The latest GNOME release introduces accent colors, system enhancements, and new dialogs, making it a must-try for customization enthusiasts and casual users alike.
The RHEL AI platform features Granite LLM models and aims to enhance generative AI's accessibility for enterprise IT.
Microsoft employee Wedson Almeida Filho has stepped down from being head of the Rust for Linux project citing a lack of enthusiasm to defend the team's work from constant push back.
The Debian Project has just released the latest point releases for Debian 11 and 12. These save you time installing updates post-install.
Canonical has released the first point release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Now that it's out, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS users will be offered the upgrade.
Microsoft has published more information about the recent bug that broke Windows-Linux dual-boot systems, offering more workarounds and fixes.
Microsoft has now confirmed that the August 2024 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 and 10 throws a wrench into dual-boot systems with Windows and Linux operating systems installed side-by-side.
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A Windows Patch Tuesday update that was supposed to fix a vulnerability has caused a number of dual-boot Windows-Linus PCs to no longer boot up in Linux. Microsoft has yet to fix this problem.
The Long Term Support Team is taking over managing security updates for Debian 11 now that the release is three years old. The LTS Team will supply updates until August 31, 2026, in two years.
The AMD Ryzen 9000 which launched recently impressed reviewers with its efficiency but disappointed them with the overall performance. Interestingly, the CPU appears to be faster on Linux.
In the fourth article of the series, we'll build upon the installation of Proxmox and an OS by layering Docker on top, a tool that will assist in easily running many applications in the future.
Linux Mint 22 "Wilma" is now available for download. It comes following a lengthy beta testing period. It includes Linux 6.8, Cinnamon 6.2, new wallpapers, language pack improvements and more.
The final Linux Mint 22 disk images are undergoing checks before they're released. Due to the number of bugs that needed fixing, users have had to wait longer to get their hands on Mint 22.
