Parrot 5.0 Released with Cloud and Customizability in Mind
From release 5.0, Parrot is also available for Raspberry Pi 4. Without a desktop environment, you can install whatever you like.
Linux & Open Source News
Explore the latest updates from the Linux and Open Source ecosystem. Find out about the newest distributions, software releases, and community-driven projects making headlines.
openSUSE Tumbleweed Now Offering GNOME 42
The rolling release edition of openSUSE, Tumbleweed, now offers the latest version of the GNOME desktop.
Samba 4.16 Removes the Old SMB1 Protocol
The Samba team has just released version 4.16, which includes removing some of the obsolete components of the SMB 1 file-sharing protocol.
GNOME 42 Released: A Look at What’s Changed
The much-needed GNOME 42 rework brings native dark mode, great UI with nice libadwaita touch, and GTK4 performance boost.
Asahi Linux Reaches Alpha Milestone, Brings Linux to M1 Macs
Except for the recently launched Mac Studio, this initial alpha release of Asahi Linux is compatible with M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max hardware.
Ubuntu Changed the Design of Its Logo, Here’s What It Looks Like Now
Canonical has unveiled a new Ubuntu logo in preparation for the upcoming Ubuntu 22.04 Long-Term Support update, which is due in April.
Go 1.18 Arrives with 20% Improved Performance
Go 1.18 is now generally available as a production release, with the much-anticipated generics features.
Linux Kernel Bug Called ‘Dirty Pipe’ Discovered, Emergency Patch Released
The Dirty Pipe vulnerability allows attackers to overwrite data in read-only files and to privilege themselves with code injection.
Zorin OS 16.1 Released with Better Hardware Compatibility
Zorin OS 16.1 is the latest stable version of this distro, which comes with updated apps and even better hardware support.
Firefox 98 Arrives with a New Optimized Download Flow
Mozilla releases Firefox 98, a new major version of the browser. The most notable change is the new optimized download flow.