It’s well-known that Linux users aren’t targeted as frequently by digital threats as users of more popular operating systems. After all, malicious hackers don’t bother making specialized viruses for an OS that’s used by an overwhelming minority. However, that doesn’t mean Linux users can relax and stop worrying about the numerous cybersecurity threats lurking online.
On this episode of This Week in Linux, KDE has released a new version of their Plasma desktop. There's a lot of distro news to cover like Endless OS, Fedora Linux, OpenMandriva, Escuelas Linux and more.
First up in the news: Mint Monthly News – February, Ubuntu Flavors Agree to Stop Using Flatpak, Linux desktop powers consider uniting for an app store, Ubuntu Devs Working on ‘Mini’ Installer, Mesa 23 released, Mozilla narcs on Android apps, Fedora caught thinking, Linux supports Apple chips, OnlyOffice integrates, Falkon accelerates
In security and privacy, LastPass Devs accounts get breached, NSA wants to help
Then we have our usual Wanderings
In our Innards section, we talk about the Android apps we can't live without. Download
In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Mousepad Text Editor on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. For those of you who didn’t know, Mousepad is a lightweight and easy-to-use text editor for Linux operating systems.
In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Joomla on Rocky Linux 9. For those of you who didn’t know, Joomla is a popular content management system (CMS) used to build websites and web applications.
In this tutorial, we will show you how to enable BBR on Debian 11.
Fonts play a crucial role in shaping the look and feel of any digital content, be it an article, presentation, or graphic design project. Although Linux Mint comes pre-installed with a variety of fonts, you may find that none of them fully satisfy your requirements. In such cases, custom fonts provide you with a solution. They enhance the visual appeal and give something a unique touch. Installing and using custom fonts on Linux Mint is not that difficult but requires a bit of technical know-how.
LibreOffice is a free and open-source productivity suite that offers an alternative to commercial software such as Microsoft Office. It includes several applications such as Writer (word processor), Calc (spreadsheet), Impress (presentation), Draw (vector graphics editor), Math (equation editor), and Base (database management system).
Fedora 38 is the latest release of the popular Linux distribution, bringing significant updates to enhance its robustness, security, and ease of use. Notable changes in this release include initial Unified Kernel support, live media modernization with a shorter shutdown timer, and Ruby and PHP version updates.
Linux is a multi-user operating system that allows multiple users to log in and use the system. This implies that at any given time,
We've just released Godot 4.0 after 3+ years of intense development, but we also still support the existing 3.5 stable branch. This maintenance release fixes a handful of issues which have been solved in the past few months, and could be backported to the 3.5 branch.
A new revision of EndeavourOS is available for download. EndeavourOS Cassini nova is a bug-fix update to last month's EndeavourOS Cassini Neo release.
If you think about switching to Linux, you will come across hundreds of Linux distributions or "distros". Each Linux distribution has its unique features, strengths, and weaknesses.
They offer users a choice of unique features, tools, and interfaces to cater to different needs. The choice of the right Linux distribution can be overwhelming if you want to compare it with Arch Linux.
In this article, I will focus on Arch Linux, one of the most popular Linux distributions and compare it with other popular Linux distributions.
A March snapshot of Sparky rolling is out, which works on Linux kernel 6.1 LTS, and provides updates from Debian and Sparky testing repos.
After more than 13 years, I've launched a new design for the FAI project web site
Boost C++ is a popular set of free, open-source C++ libraries that provide developers with powerful tools and functionality to enhance their software development projects. The newest version, 1.81.0, has been available in Debian Bookworm for about a month now, but the default version for boost-dependent packages is still the older 1.74.0.
this youtube video which takes a retrocomputing look at a product I was involved in creating in 1999. It was fascinating looking back at it, and I realized I've never written down how this boxed set of Debian "slink and a half", an unofficial Debian release, came to be.
As best I can remember, the CD in that box was Debian 2.1 ("slink") with the linux kernel updated from 2.0 to 2.2. Specifically, it used VA Linux Systems's patched version of the kernel, which supported their hardware better, but also 2.2 generally supported a lot of hardware much better than 2.0. There were some other small modifications that got rolled back into Debian 2.2.
Raspberry Pi is a versatile and affordable computer that has gained immense popularity among educators and students. It is an excellent tool for teaching coding, electronics, and robotics to students of all ages.
In this article, we will explore the main types of PCB pads and their applications, providing valuable insights into the world of electronic circuit design.
Big companies usually spend a lot of money to have complete ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solutions.
LibreOffice 7.4.6 is here one and a half months after LibreOffice 7.4.5, which only fixed a critical crash affecting a large number of users, and brings even more bug fixes to make the LibreOffice 7.4 office suite series more stable and reliable for everyday use either in offices or at home.
In numbers, LibreOffice 7.4.6 includes a total of 73 fixes for bugs or other issues, which should improve document interoperability and the core components of the LibreOffice 7.4 office suite series. For details on these bug fixes, check out the RC1 and RC2 changelogs.
Open source has gained a lot of popularity in Germany over the years. The open-source software development model has been widely accepted in the country, and many organizations have adopted it.
A light revenue forecast for the coming quarter and full year weighed heavily on MongoDB Inc.’s stock in extended trading today, overshadowing what was a strong fourth-quarter earnings and revenue beat.
Don't worry. At least one makes fun of Mozilla.
A new minor release 0.2.3 of our RcppRedis package arrived on CRAN today. RcppRedis is one of several packages connecting R to the fabulous Redis in-memory datastructure store (and much more). RcppRedis does not pretend to be feature complete, but it may do some things faster than the other interfaces, and also offers an optional coupling with MessagePack binary (de)serialization via RcppMsgPack. The package has carried production loads on a trading floor for several years.
This update is fairly mechanical. CRAN wants everybody off the C++11 train which is fair game given that it 2023 and most sane and lucky people are facing sane and modern compilers so this makes sense. (And I raise a toast to all those poor souls facing RHEL 7 / CentOS 7 with a compiler from many moons ago: I hear it is a vibrant job market out there so maybe time to make a switch…). As with a few of my other packages, this release simply does away with the imposition of C++11 as the package will compile just fine under C++14 or C++17 (as governed by your version of R).
JeOS (Just enough OS) or MinimalVM images are minimal VM images (duh!) that can be used to quickly deploy VMs. Instead of a installation you only need to go through a first boot setup.
Python is a widely used programming language that offers a variety of built-in data types, such as strings and integers. Comparing strings with integers is a common task in Python programming, and it's important to know the different techniques available. This article will discuss popular options to compare strings with integers in Python.
ValueError is a common error that can occur while coding in Python. This error occurs when a function or method receives an argument with an inappropriate value or type.
Arithmetic operators are an integral aspect of programming, and understanding how to use them in Python is essential for anyone looking to develop their skills in the language. Arithmetic operators are symbols that perform mathematical operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Comparison operators are essential for writing effective code in Python. They allow you to compare different values and determine whether they are equal, greater than, or less than each other. This guide will walk you through the process of using comparison operators in Python, from the basics to more advanced techniques.
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Well that's a relief.
Nature has all the best solutions.
Where does water come from?
STMicroelectronics has announced the STM32H5 Arm Cortex-M33 "high-performance" microcontroller family clocked at up to 250 MHz and supporting STM32Trust TEE Secure Manager to boost both performance and security in "next-generation smart applications".
Before Instagram, the disposable camera helped pave the way for digital photography. But the basic idea was a century old by the time it went mainstream.
Imagine: you’re driving your brand new Tesla down the highway when suddenly, the steering wheel slumps from the steering column into your hands.
I thought this was gone forever, like the rest of the late lamented Inq, but I found a copy.The Amiga is dead. Long live the Amiga!€ http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=36685€ AmigaOS 4 launches after last Amiga compatible dies€ THE END OF 2006 brought good and bad news for nostalgic geeks.€ On the plus side, an unexpected Christmas pressie: on December 24, Amiga, Inc. released AmigaOS 4.0, the all-new PowerPC version of the classic 1980s operating system.
After recovering from a "mild" COVID case in November, I developed long COVID, with debilitating symptoms that included persistent shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and insomnia.
Independent researcher and journalist James Roguski talks with Jesse Zurawell about the World Health Organization’s planned “pandemic treaty” and how we can prevent it. You can read more of James’ work – including his battle with censorship – via his substack. TNT Radio is a 24/7 internet radio station, available here.
In response to reports that the Biden administration is considering reinstating the policy of detaining migrant families, the following statement is attributable to Ranit Mishori, MD, MHS, senior medical advisor for Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and professor of family medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine: [...]
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This makes sense. Having the optics in the back of your head wouldn’t do much to improve your visibility, and would be obstructed by a skull, grey matter, and potentially a varying volume of hair and epidermis. It would also scarcely assist with peripheral vision if worn on the side, because lenses are optimised to direct light into the retina from the front. It could also potentially cause issues with hearing if the operators ears were blocked by the lenses.
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"Rather than jumping ships from real to fake meat," writes Kathryn Lyons, "we should let meat be meat and consume it sparingly."
Candidates sitting Hong Kong’s official university entry exams must “properly” wear a surgical mask during all examinations, including speaking assessments, the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) has said.
The Chinese social media app TikTok announced today that it’s introducing a new data security plan to address Europe’s fears that the app might be spying for the Chinese Communist Party. The move comes just as the White House backed a new Senate bill that might spell the end of the app in the U.S.
The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into Norfolk Southern Railway's safety practices and culture in response to five "significant" accidents dating back to December 2021, the agency announced Tuesday.
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw is scheduled to testify before a Senate committee Thursday about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as federal regulators open a special investigation into his company's safety practices.
Why it matters: One of the country's largest freight rail operators, Norfolk Southern has become the common enemy in the wake of the devastating accident. Expect a grilling of the chief executive, a longtime company veteran who took the helm last May.
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw will tell the Senate tomorrow that he is "deeply sorry" for last month's derailment of a nearly two-mile long freight train carrying hazardous chemicals, according to prepared testimony obtained by Axios.
The Sys01 Stealer has been observed targeting the Facebook accounts of critical government infrastructure employees.
About three weeks ago, Joomla fixed a vulnerability in the Joomla content management system, patching a trivial to exploit access control vulnerability. The vulnerability allowed access to the Joomla username/password database.
Google has released Chrome 111 in the stable channel with patches for 40 vulnerabilities, including eight high-severity bugs
TSA instructs airport and aircraft operators to improve their cybersecurity resilience and prevent infrastructure disruption and degradation.
Senate Democrats introduced new legislation Tuesday attempting to, once again, outright ban facial recognition use by federal agencies and officials, particularly law enforcement.
The 2022 Draft Data Protection Act (DPA), which establishes new restrictions related to the processing, storage, and transfer of data, appears to move Bangladesh’s digital governance in a different direction.
Continued breaches exposing Malaysians’ private information at government agencies meant the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) should be amended to finally make these accountable, said legal experts
In its current form, the PDPA only covers commercial entities and transactions, exempting both the federal and state governments from its rules and principles, including those requiring data users to properly secure personal information provided to them.
This exemption has stood out more with each new data breach involving government agencies and departments, especially amid the worsening threat of online scams in the country.
The agency's new cybersecurity rules issued on Tuesday followed the Biden administration's national cybersecurity strategy.
MuddyWater has been attacking targets around the world for years, according to the U.S. and other western governments.
China is stepping up efforts to influence U.S. public opinion, which increasingly resemble Russian operations.€
After the kidnapping and killing of Americans in the border city this week, US officials are vowing to hold the culprits accountable.
Gender matters in terms of security whether you are talking about military operations or policing, grafting a strategy to confront security challenges or resolving a conflict.
The US wanted Russia to attack Ukraine. So says Robert H Wade, professor of Global Political Economy at the London School of Economics. And then it brought in its wide-ranging sanctions regime in response. According to renowned investigative journalist Seymour Hersch,€ the US subsequently blew up the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Planet A Australia will be one of more than 100 states to co-sponsor Vanuatu’s historic resolution at the UN General Assembly calling on the International Court of Justice to provide an advisory opinion on nations’ [...]
Officials from Australia, New Zealand and the United States are set to meet in Canberra this week for the fourth annual Trilateral Pacific Security Cooperation Dialogue.
Ukraine's remarkable resistance during the first days of the Russian invasion convinced the democratic world to back the country but with Putin now preparing for a long war, continued Western resolve is vital writes Serhiy Prytula.
Price caps on Russian crude and oil products have placed Chinese refineries in the spotlight. Their historical tendencies and political connections could shed light on what to expect from them as the oil market reorients itself.
Cote d’Ivoire has ordered two OPV-45 offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) from Israel and the first of these has been completed and has just arrived home. In December 2020, Israel Shipyards began construction of two OPV-45 offshore patrol vessels for Cote d’Ivoire.
Three months after reclaiming the presidential office, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud resolved to root out al-Shabaab from Somalia. The new administration formed a unified front comprising local players, federal member states, religious leaders and external actors to confront al-Shabaab on military, religious and financial grounds.
The EUIPO management board has suspended some of the executive director's powers after he demanded compensation for the non-renewal of his mandate
While barely being given a second thought by most people, the masses of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere play a big role in global warming.
Where should I begin. I bought a 4K Blu-Ray player last Autumn. I did not plan to use it for movies: this was the cheapest way of buying a player for all of my various discs. For a couple of months I really only listened to my CD/DVD-Audio/SACD collection on it.
Bigger isn't always better, is it?
Earlier this year, Amazon planned to lay off 18,000 employees. Now a leaked audio from the company appears to indicate that the company may regret that decision. In the audio, an HR executive chews on a strategy to rehire employees that have been laid off.
This year’s International Women’s Day is taking place against a backdrop of an inflation surge that is disproportionately impacting women.
The UK needs its own version of the Inflation Reduction Act to ensure it becomes the global location of choice for all forms of green investment, according to the Director of Policy...
The Biden administration is set to propose a series of tax increases for wealthy Americans and large corporations, Bloomberg first reported and Axios has confirmed.
Driving the news: The new budget request to Congress, which is to be released on Thursday, includes a 25% minimum tax on the richest 0.01% of Americans.
As the role of artificial intelligence appears to continue growing in our daily lives, it’s taking people’s likeness along with it.
During a combative Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday, Senate lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle doubled down on calls to gut major provisions of the internet’s most important legal liability shield.
Google’s finally rolling back its unpopular decree against any kinds of profanity in videos, making it harder for any creators used to offering colorful sailor’s speech in videos from monetizing content on behalf of its beloved ad partners. The only thing is, Google still seems to think the “f-word” is excessively…
When parents reject public-schools teaching critical race theory, a retort from the left is that it’s a university graduate-level analytical framework incomprehensible by children.
Thousands of people staged a second straight day of protests in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Wednesday, rallying outside parliament against a "foreign agents" law which critics say signals an authoritarian shift.
Protests erupted in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi Wednesday after Georgia’s parliament endorsed a “foreign agent” bill. If it passes, the bill would require individuals and organizations to register as “foreign agents” if they meet certain qualifications.
We testified in front of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law in support of Section 230.
We call on Moroccan authorities to end the persecution of Taoufik Bouachrine, journalists, and HRDs for exercising their right to freedom of expression.
As the first subsidiary of eBay to attempt to unionize, TCGplayer—a site where collectors can buy and sell any number of collectible cards used in games like Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: The Gathering, and Pokémon—knew that it was going to face opposition from management.
Twitter CEO and supreme overlord Elon Musk apologized to former employee Haraldur Thorleifsson for mocking his disability, proving that even tech’s biggest villain has a heart, or at the very least the sense to smell a huge incoming lawsuit.
On Int'l Women's Day, Ann Marie Jackon profiles the powerful photographic work of artist Kate Van Doren that explores how words can heal.
Today’s€ International Women’s Day€ is about many things, including gender equality, closing the job opportunity gap and breaking down barriers to career advancement. Yet perhaps more than anything else, IWD is about tales of perseverance.
To mark International Women's Day on May 8, FRANCE 24 looks at an online platform dedicated to helping expatriate French women who are victims of domestic violence. Seeking help can be more difficult when women are living abroad with their abusers and are cut off from a support system of friends and family.
In a first for France, the University of Angers has announced plans for a museum of feminist struggles, drawing on its ample archival resources and expertise to give the history of women’s fight for emancipation and equal rights a permanent home.
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday his government would put forward a draft law enshrining abortion rights in the French constitution within months.
Women in Hong Kong have been urged to unite and call for greater rights and government support on International Women’s Day.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday released a report which found that the Louisville County Metro Police Department (LMPD) and the Louisville County Metro Government engaged in a pattern of civil rights violations.
The growing public opposition to the Netanyahu government’s judicial overhaul has sent shockwaves through the Israeli military, with hundreds of reserve air force pilots, members of special forces units, and military intelligence officers saying they would not serve if the plan to weaken Israel's Supreme Court is implemented.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack said the government "will continue to pursue all necessary steps to enforce our rights under the USMCA."
When the womb began to appear in printed images during the 16th century, it was understood through analogy: a garden, uroscopy flask, or microcosm of the universe. Rebecca Whiteley explores early modern birth figures, which picture the foetus *in utero*, and discovers an iconic form imbued with multiple kinds of knowledge: from midwifery know-how to alchemical secrets, astrological systems to new anatomical findings.
If Section 230 or some new law shielded LLMs, it would mean that others, including society as a whole, would bear the costs of their new and barely tested technology, while tech companies reap the benefits.
BPI reports that revenues for recorded music in the UK rose for an eighth successive year in 2022, fuelled by streaming growth, continuing demand for vinyl, and substantial label investment in artists.
Snoop Dogg is one of the Co-Founders of a new web3 live streaming platform called Shiller.€ Snoop is no stranger to the world of web3, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology.
* Gemini (Primer) links can be opened using Gemini software. It's like the World Wide Web but a lot lighter.