6.6.56: longterm
Posted: 2024-10-10 10:50:24 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.6.56 (longterm) |
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| Released: | 2024-10-10 |
| Source: | linux-6.6.56.tar.xz |
| PGP Signature: | linux-6.6.56.tar.sign |
| Patch: | full (incremental) |
| ChangeLog: | ChangeLog-6.6.56 |
6.11.3: stable
Posted: 2024-10-10 10:05:19 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.11.3 (stable) |
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| Released: | 2024-10-10 |
| Source: | linux-6.11.3.tar.xz |
| PGP Signature: | linux-6.11.3.tar.sign |
| Patch: | full (incremental) |
| ChangeLog: | ChangeLog-6.11.3 |
6.10.14: stable
Posted: 2024-10-10 10:01:30 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.10.14 (EOL) (stable) |
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| Released: | 2024-10-10 |
| Source: | linux-6.10.14.tar.xz |
| PGP Signature: | linux-6.10.14.tar.sign |
| Patch: | full (incremental) |
| ChangeLog: | ChangeLog-6.10.14 |
6.6.55: longterm
Posted: 2024-10-10 09:58:47 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.6.55 (longterm) |
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| Released: | 2024-10-10 |
| Source: | linux-6.6.55.tar.xz |
| PGP Signature: | linux-6.6.55.tar.sign |
| Patch: | full (incremental) |
| ChangeLog: | ChangeLog-6.6.55 |
next-20241010: linux-next
Posted: 2024-10-10 05:39:06 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | next-20241010 (linux-next) |
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| Released: | 2024-10-10 |
Development Release: TrueNAS 24.10 RC 2 "SCALE"
Posted: 2024-10-09 18:46:06 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12251
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The TrueNAS project has published a new release candidate for TrueNAS 24.10, code named "Electric Eel", the latest in the project's SCALE series. The project's release announcement mentions the highlights: "TrueNAS Electric Eel (TrueNAS 24.10) has reached a significant milestone with its second Release Candidate (RC2) now available....
Thousands of Linux Servers Infected with Stealth Malware Since 2021
Posted: 2024-10-09 16:38:58 Source: http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Thousands-of-Linux-Servers-Infected-with-Stealth-Malware-Since-2021
Perfctl is capable of remaining undetected, which makes it dangerous and hard to mitigate.
How to install Manjaro 24.1.0 "Xahea" PLASMA Edition
Posted: 2024-10-09 16:07:26 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhovGSCEO90
next-20241009: linux-next
Posted: 2024-10-09 07:17:24 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | next-20241009 (linux-next) |
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| Released: | 2024-10-09 |
Distribution Release: Tails 6.8
Posted: 2024-10-08 18:13:08 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12250
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian-based live DVD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The project's latest release, Tails 6.8, improves handling of persistent storage, updates Tor Browser, and provides a better explanation when MAC randomization fails. "When the file....
Manjaro 24.1.0 "Xahea" PLASMA Edition overview | Manjaro Empowering Devices and Users
Posted: 2024-10-08 16:08:43 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vwO-rpcLYA
Securing Linux Systems with Two-Factor Authentication
Posted: 2024-10-08 16:00:00 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/securing-linux-systems-two-factor-authentication
In the age of increasing digital threats, securing sensitive data and systems is more crucial than ever. For Linux users, whether they are managing personal projects or securing enterprise servers, enhancing security protocols is a key concern. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) offers an additional layer of security that is becoming a standard defense against various forms of cyber threats, from phishing to credential exploitation. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to implement 2FA, thereby fortifying your Linux systems against the increasingly sophisticated landscape of cyber threats.
Introduction to Two-Factor Authentication
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is an essential security measure that requires users to provide two different authentication factors to verify themselves. This method is much more secure than single-factor authentication, which typically relies only on something the user knows (like a password). 2FA is particularly crucial for Linux environments where systems often hold sensitive or critical operational data.
Why is 2FA Important for Linux?Linux systems are widely used in servers that manage data transactions, host websites, and store sensitive data, making them a frequent target for cyber attacks. Implementing 2FA can drastically reduce the risk of unauthorized access, even if one authentication factor (like a password) is compromised.
Understanding the Basics of 2FA
Authentication factors can be categorized into three main types:
- Knowledge factors: Something the user knows, such as a password or PIN.
- Possession factors: Something the user has, such as a security token or a smartphone app.
- Inherence factors: Something the user is, identified through biometrics, like fingerprints or facial recognition.
Two-Factor Authentication combines two of these categories to ensure that the risk of unauthorized access is minimized.
How 2FA WorksIn a typical 2FA setup, the user will first enter their username and password. Then, instead of gaining immediate access, they will be prompted to provide a second factor, such as a code generated by a smartphone app or a hardware token. Only after successfully presenting both factors will access be granted.
next-20241008: linux-next
Posted: 2024-10-08 06:59:05 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | next-20241008 (linux-next) |
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| Released: | 2024-10-08 |
Linus Torvalds Asks Kernel Devs To Write Better Git Merge Commit Messages
Posted: 2024-10-07 23:20:00 Source: https://linux.slashdot.org/story/24/10/07/2032202/linus-torvalds-asks-kernel-devs-to-write-better-git-merge-commit-messages?utm_source=atom1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
Phoronix's Michael Larabel reports: Yesterday when announcing the Linux 6.12-rc2 kernel, Linus Torvalds asked that the kernel maintainers do a better job moving forward with their commit messages. In particular, Torvalds is hoping that kernel maintainers will do a better job using an active, imperative voice when describing the changes within their pull requests. The Linux creator explained in the 6.12-rc2 announcement: "Anyway, on a completely different note: I try to make my merge commit messages be somewhat "cohesive", and so I often edit the pull request language to match a more standard layout and language. It's not a big deal, and often it's literally just about whitespace so that we don't have fifteen different indentation models and bullet syntaxes. I generally do it as I read through the text anyway, so it's not like it makes extra work for me. But what *does* make extra work is when some maintainers use passive voice, and then I try to actively rewrite the explanation (or, admittedly, sometimes I just decide I don't care quite enough about trying to make the messages sound the same). So I would ask maintainers to please use active voice, and preferably just imperative. [...]"
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BSD Release: OpenBSD 7.6
Posted: 2024-10-07 21:50:35 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12249
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The OpenBSD team have announced the release of a new version of the project's security-focused operating system. OpenBSD 7.6 introduces several security fixes, clearer dmesg output, introduced support for the Milk-V Pioneer board, and importants the scandirat utility from FreeBSD. "Added scandirat(3) from FreeBSD. Added elf_aux_info(3), designed to....
MX Linux 23.4 KDE Quick Overview #shorts
Posted: 2024-10-07 16:40:11 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIhKnQWZn-c
Distribution Release: antiX 23.2
Posted: 2024-10-07 12:12:03 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12248
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy-to-install Linux live CD distribution based on Debian's Stable branch for x86 compatible systems. The distribution's latest release is antiX 23.2, which primarily focuses on bug fixes and minor updates. There are, however, also some new goodies in the distribution: "Many in-house....
DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1091
Posted: 2024-10-07 00:07:06 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12247
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: Redox OS 0.9.0
News: Redox begins RISC-V port, Linux Mint polishes the user interface, Qubes certifies NitroPad v56 laptop
Tips and tricks: Unified package management vs universal package formats
Released last week: Manjaro Linux 24.1.0
Torrent corner: Manjaro Linux
Upcoming releases: Ubuntu 24.10
Opinion poll: What do you....
6.12-rc2: mainline
Posted: 2024-10-06 22:32:27 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.12-rc2 (mainline) |
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| Released: | 2024-10-06 |
| Source: | linux-6.12-rc2.tar.gz |
| Patch: | full (incremental) |
Pine64's Linux-Powered E-Ink Tablet is Making a Return
Posted: 2024-10-06 19:46:00 Source: https://linux.slashdot.org/story/24/10/06/1944233/pine64s-linux-powered-e-ink-tablet-is-making-a-return?utm_source=atom1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
"Pine64 has confirmed that its open-source e-ink tablet is returning," reports the blog OMG Ubuntu: The [10.1-inch e-ink display] PineNote was announced in 2021, building on the success of its non-SBC devices like the PinePhone (and later Pro model), the PineTab, and PineBook devices. Like most of Pine64's devices, software support is largely tackled by the community. But only a small batch of developer units were ever sold, primarily by enthusiasts within the open-source community who had the knowledge and desire to work on getting a modern Linux OS to run on the hardware, and adapt to the e-ink display. That process has taken a while, as Pine64's community bloggers explain: "The PineNote was stuck in a chicken-and-egg situation because of the very high cost of manufacturing the device (ePaper screens are sadly still expensive), and so the risk of manufacturing units that then didn't have a working Linux OS and would not sell was huge." However, the proverbial egg has finally hatched. The PineNote now has a reliable Debian-based OS, developed by Maximilian Weigand. This is described as "not only a bare-bones capable OS but a genuinely daily-usable system that 'just works'" according to the Pine64 blog. ["This is excellent as it also moves the target audience from developers to every day users. You should be able to power on the device and drop into a working Gnome experience."] It is said to use the GNOME desktop plus a handful of extensions designed to ensure the UI adapts to working well with an e-ink display. Software pre-installed includes Xournal++ for note taking, Firefox for web browsing, and Foliate for reading ebooks, among others. [And it even runs Doom...] Existing PineNote owners can download the the new OS image, flash it to their device, and help test it... Touch and stylus input are major selling points of the PineNote, positioning it as a libre alternative to leading e-ink note-taking devices like the Remarkable 2, Onyx BOOX, and Amazon Scribe. "I do not (yet) have a launch date target," according to the blog post, "as behind-the-scenes the Pine Store team are still working on all things production." But the update also links to some blog posts about their free and open source smartwatch PineTime...
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