Issue #289 / Dec 2024

"We should try to work with these guys. They are just getting started, but I think they might be going places, and it will be good to make the connection." These were the words of Brian, my publisher, 20 years ago, when talking about an upstart new Linux that had recently appeared on the scene.

Kubuntu 24.10 and Kali Linux 2024.3

In the news: The Gnome Foundation Struggling to Stay Afloat; Thousands of Linux Servers Infected with Stealth Malware Since 2021; Halcyon Creates Anti-Ransomware Protection for Linux; Valve and Arch Linux Announce Collaboration; OSI and LPI Form Strategic Alliance; AlmaLinux Unveils New Hardware Certification Process; Wind River Introduces eLxr Pro Linux Solution; and Juno Tab 3 Launches with Ubuntu 24.04.

This month in Kernel News, Zack reports on when the process is the feature.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly supporting programmers in their daily work. How effective are these tools? What are the dangers? And how can you benefit from AI-assisted development today?

ArcoLinux, an Arch derivative, offers easier installs while educating users about Arch Linux along the way.

Do you want to be alerted when a product is back in stock on your favorite online store? Do you want to know when a website without an RSS feed gets an update? With changedetection.io, you can stay up-to-date on website changes.

Cybercriminals are increasingly discovering Linux and adapting malware previously designed for Windows systems. We take you inside the Linux version of a famous Windows ransomware tool.

Zoxide, a modern version of cd, lets you navigate long directory paths with less typing.

Even small changes in a web page can improve the browsing experience. Your preferred web browser provides all the tools you need to inject JavaScript to adapt the page. You just need a browser with its debugging tools, some knowledge of scripting, and the browser extension Tampermonkey.