Update: Security Hole in Kernel Allows Privilege Extensions
Nov 04, 2009A null-pointer dereference in the Linux kernel allows local users to assume root privileges. Brad Spengler, who claims first discovery, announced that he will present a corresponding exploit during the course of the day.
more »What's New in the Newest Linux in a Nutshell? Interview with Stephen Figgins
Nov 03, 2009I'm amazed at all the technical people living here in Lawrence, Kansas, so I've decided to do a series of interviews to highlight what our small college town has to offer the international tech community. Recently I sat down with local author Stephen Figgins at a coffee shop to talk about what's new in the latest release of the popular Linux in a Nutshell book.
more »Zenoss Core 2.5 with 40 New Zen Packs
Nov 03, 2009The Zenoss Core free monitoring suite is available in a new version 2.5.
more »Ubuntu and Windows Boot Times Compared
Nov 03, 2009A boot time test as a rule brings more criticism than praise for the tester, seeing that the tests are usually considered flawed. A new test has fixed all that.
more »GNOME Cleartext Passwords: Bug or Feature?
Nov 02, 2009The current discussion in the Ubuntu forums is about a possible security hole in GNOME, specifically about GNOME registered users having their passwords appear as cleartext on the keyring. Not a bug, say its defenders, but the security concept behind the GNOME keyring.
more »AMD Engineering Manager is the New Palm Head of Linux Kernel
Nov 02, 2009Mobile specialist Palm strengthens its team by hiring Matthew Tippett, the Linux graphic driver developer since 2003 at ATI, to be in charge of Linux kernel development.
more »GRML Team Release Stable Version 2009.10
Nov 02, 2009The latest version of the Austrian pocketknife Linux distribution was released just in time for Halloween.
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Fedora 41 Released with New Features
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AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10 Gives Power Users a Sneak Preview
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Gnome 47.1 Released with a Few Fixes
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System76 Unveils an Ampere-Powered Thelio Desktop
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VirtualBox 7.1.4 Includes Initial Support for Linux kernel 6.12
The latest version of VirtualBox has arrived and it not only adds initial support for kernel 6.12 but another feature that will make using the virtual machine tool much easier.
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New Slimbook EVO with Raw AMD Ryzen Power
If you're looking for serious power in a 14" ultrabook that is powered by Linux, Slimbook has just the thing for you.
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The Gnome Foundation Struggling to Stay Afloat
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Thousands of Linux Servers Infected with Stealth Malware Since 2021
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