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.
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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.
3 Most Secure Linux Web Browsers That Protect Your Privacy
Protect your online privacy with these three secure Linux web browsers that offer top-notch security features and enhanced privacy settings.
openSUSE Leap 15.4 Enters Beta, Offers Updated Desktop Environments
After openSUSE Leap 15.3 arrived last year, the openSUSE team is now preparing for the next minor version 15.4, which will release in June 2022.
Just Perfection Extension Now Supports GNOME 42
The rapidly gaining popularity GNOME extension Just Perfection now has added support for the upcoming release of GNOME Shell 42.
MPlayer 1.5 Video Player Comes with Built-in Skin Support
MPlayer 1.5 comes with small fixes to make sure it still compiles against modern versions of FFmpeg. Here's what's new!
openSSH 8.9 Released, Removes Support for MD5-Hashed Passwords
OpenSSH 8.9 is a feature-focused version that has been released with some new features, bug fixes, and security enhancements.
TrueNAS SCALE 22.02 Is a Game Changer in the Linux NAS Field
After 18 months of development, TrueNAS SCALE is now released as the newest addition to the TruNAS family of storage software.
Slax 11.2 Released After 2 Years of Development
For fans of the lightweight Slax Linux distribution, version 11.2 is now available and is re-based against upstream Debian 11.2 Bullseye.