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Get Smart
Explore the possibilities of Ethereum's smart contract feature
The Ethereum cryptocurrency system lets you build programs into the blockchain to orchestrate complex transactions and document results. We'll show you how to get started with Ethereum's smart contracts.
Little Brother
Doas authenticates as a simpler version of Sudo
The Sudo privilege management tool is big and complicated, with many advanced options that only an expert would need. Doas is far simpler – which might just make it safer for desktop users.
Hardened Choice
Data encryption with SiriKali
SiriKali encrypts files and directories with just a few mouse clicks, without the inefficiency of fixed-size containers.
Tutorial – HedgeDoc
Write, share, and publish documents with HedgeDoc
HedgeDoc lets you write documents collaboratively in Markdown and publish them online.
Not So Brave New World
A for-profit, open source browser
The Brave browser promises speed and privacy, but its quest for profit compromises security at every turn.
Rapid Resizer
Batch processing image files with imgp
In no time at all, imgp can change the resolution of images, as well as convert files from PNG to JPEG, remove metadata, and rotate images.
Card Games
Protecting your private key with the OpenPGP smartcard
Improve communication security with GnuPG and the OpenPGP smartcard.
Airtight!
Provable security and other problems in modern cryptography
A concept called provable security brings the rigor of mathematics to the art of cryptography.
Fast Web
Building a website in Markdown with Pandoc
Build a simple web page in Markdown; then convert it to HTML at the command line.
Digital Classroom
Managing and monitoring computer labs
If your school's computer lab consists of Linux machines, Epoptes provides an interesting alternative to conventional management and monitoring programs.
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Linux Servers Targeted by Akira Ransomware
A group of bad actors who have already extorted $42 million have their sights set on the Linux platform.
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TUXEDO Computers Unveils Linux Laptop Featuring AMD Ryzen CPU
This latest release is the first laptop to include the new CPU from Ryzen and Linux preinstalled.
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XZ Gets the All-Clear
The back door xz vulnerability has been officially reverted for Fedora 40 and versions 38 and 39 were never affected.
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Canonical Collaborates with Qualcomm on New Venture
This new joint effort is geared toward bringing Ubuntu and Ubuntu Core to Qualcomm-powered devices.
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Kodi 21.0 Open-Source Entertainment Hub Released
After a year of development, the award-winning Kodi cross-platform, media center software is now available with many new additions and improvements.
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Linux Usage Increases in Two Key Areas
If market share is your thing, you'll be happy to know that Linux is on the rise in two areas that, if they keep climbing, could have serious meaning for Linux's future.
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Vulnerability Discovered in xz Libraries
An urgent alert for Fedora 40 has been posted and users should pay attention.
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Canonical Bumps LTS Support to 12 years
If you're worried that your Ubuntu LTS release won't be supported long enough to last, Canonical has a surprise for you in the form of 12 years of security coverage.
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Fedora 40 Beta Released Soon
With the official release of Fedora 40 coming in April, it's almost time to download the beta and see what's new.
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New Pentesting Distribution to Compete with Kali Linux
SnoopGod is now available for your testing needs