It Runs: Torvalds Pleased with Kernel Development and Git
Jun 12, 2009Development of the next Kernel 2.6.31 has just begun, which leaves Linus Torvalds some time for blogging again. He's apparently in good spirits, at least as to the current source code management.
more »Boot and Work Faster: Kernel 2.6.30 has arrived
Jun 10, 2009Thanks to the already implemented fastboot patches, the new Kernel 2.6.30 has the ability to recognize hard disks simultaneously and therefore significantly quicker. Ext 4 operates more securely, and Ext 3 increases performance.
more »First Driver for USB 3.0
Jun 09, 2009After a year-and-a-half's worth of work, Intel hacker Sarah Sharp announced that Linux will be the first operating system supporting USB 3.0.
more »Kernel News
May 31, 2009SELinux Sandbox for Untrusted Programs
May 28, 2009The security framework SELinux is set to offer a Sandbox in which applications deemed insecure can be partitioned off from other system areas.
more »Kernel News
Apr 30, 2009X.org Debugger Kit for Intel Graphics Chips
Apr 28, 2009Eric Anholt of Intel's Open Source Technology Center has announced Intel GPU Tools 1.0 on the X.org mailing list. The toolset should help driver development for, and error detection of, Intel graphics chips.
more »Embedded Platform: Wind River Linux 3.0
Apr 01, 2009Wind River has released Version 3.0 of the Linux platform for embedded device development.
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XZ Gets the All-Clear
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Kodi 21.0 Open-Source Entertainment Hub Released
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Linux Usage Increases in Two Key Areas
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Vulnerability Discovered in xz Libraries
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Canonical Bumps LTS Support to 12 years
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Fedora 40 Beta Released Soon
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New Pentesting Distribution to Compete with Kali Linux
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Juno Computers Launches Another Linux Laptop
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