Mozilla steps up the move to protect privacy: Hashtag Trending, Wednesday, February 7th, 2024
Mozilla is now stepping into the privacy protection game, Meta is insisting that AI images be labelled on Facebook and other platforms, IBM introduces a Linux mainframe and a new cancer treatment that is “out of this world.” Literally. All this and more on the “you do know those pictures aren’t real, don’t you” edition
Linux Kernel 6.6 released with new features
The Linux kernel has received a major update with the release of version 6.6. One of the most notable new features in Linux 6.6 is the EEVDF (Earliest Eligible Virtual Deadline First) scheduler. EEVDF replaces the CFS (Completely Fair Scheduler) scheduler, which has been in use for over a decade. EEVDF is designed to be […]
Hashtag Trending Oct.31-White House issues orders to regulate AI; Can open source help combat the monopolization of AI by giants? A new version of the Linux core is out
The U.S. President issues executive orders to regulate AI, while some are asking if Open source can keep AI from being dominated by a few giants. Remote work isn’t going away without a fight. Linus Torvald says he’s “run out of excuses” and releases a new version of the Linux core. These and more
CIQ, SUSE, Oracle form Open Enterprise Linux Association
CIQ, SUSE, and Oracle have formed the Open Enterprise Linux Association (OpenELA), a trade association that will provide source code compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). The alliance was formed in response to Red Hat’s decision to restrict access to RHEL source code to paying customers. OpenELA says it will provide the source code […]
Linux free distro, Debian turns 30
Debian, the oldest and most popular free Linux distribution, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The distro was founded by Ian Murdock in 1993 and has since become the foundation for many other popular distros, including Ubuntu and Linux Mint. Debian is known for its stability, security, and wide range of software packages. It is also […]
Asahi Linux and Fedora partner to bring Linux to Apple Silicon macs
The Asahi Linux project, which is working on getting Linux working on Apple Silicon-based Macs, has announced a partnership with the Fedora Project to create a new flagship distro called Fedora Asahi Remix. Asahi Linux has been working on porting the Linux kernel to Apple Silicon Macs since 2021. The project has made significant progress, […]
Linus Torvalds suggests disabling AMD’s fTPM
Linux kernel chief Linus Torvalds has suggested disabling AMD’s fTPM firmware-based TPM module altogether, due to ongoing issues with the module causing intermittent stuttering. TPMs are used to securely create and store cryptographic keys, certificates, and passwords. They also generate random numbers for software to use. AMD’s fTPM module can cause stuttering when it is […]
Linux Kernel 6.5 RC4 released with 328 commits
Linus Torvalds has released the fourth release candidate for Linux Kernel 6.5, which includes 328 commits. This is the third time in a row that the rc4 release of the Linux kernel has had exactly 328 commits. Torvalds has described this as a “weird numerological coincidence.” In addition to the 328 commits, Linux Kernel 6.5 […]
Cyber Security Today, July 31, 2023 – Warnings to Linux and web administrators, and more
This episode reports on warnings to admins with Linux in their environments and cautions to web site and web application
AlmaLinux shifts to Application Binary Interface(ABI) compatibility
AlmaLinux, a free and community-supported enterprise Linux distribution, has announced that it is shifting its goal from being one-to-one, bug-for-bug compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to being application binary interface (ABI) compatible. This change means that AlmaLinux will still be compatible with RHEL, but it will no longer be an exact clone. Also, […]
