6.10-rc2: mainline
Posted: 2024-06-02 22:44:56 Source: http://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.10-rc2 (mainline) |
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| Released: | 2024-06-02 |
| Source: | linux-6.10-rc2.tar.gz |
| Patch: | full (incremental) |
Federal Agency Warns (Patched) Critical Linux Vulnerability Being Actively Exploited
Posted: 2024-06-01 22:34:00 Source: https://linux.slashdot.org/story/24/06/01/2049230/federal-agency-warns-patched-critical-linux-vulnerability-being-actively-exploited?utm_source=atom1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
"The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added a critical security bug in Linux to its list of vulnerabilities known to be actively exploited in the wild," reported Ars Technica on Friday. "The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-1086 and carrying a severity rating of 7.8 out of a possible 10, allows people who have already gained a foothold inside an affected system to escalate their system privileges." It's the result of a use-after-free error, a class of vulnerability that occurs in software written in the C and C++ languages when a process continues to access a memory location after it has been freed or deallocated. Use-after-free vulnerabilities can result in remote code or privilege escalation. The vulnerability, which affects Linux kernel versions 5.14 through 6.6, resides in the NF_tables, a kernel component enabling the Netfilter, which in turn facilitates a variety of network operations... It was patched in January, but as the CISA advisory indicates, some production systems have yet to install it. At the time this Ars post went live, there were no known details about the active exploitation. A deep-dive write-up of the vulnerability reveals that these exploits provide "a very powerful double-free primitive when the correct code paths are hit." Double-free vulnerabilities are a subclass of use-after-free errors...
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Distribution Release: Linux Lite 7.0
Posted: 2024-06-01 20:25:35 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12166
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 7.0, a major new version of the project's Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring a customised Xfce desktop. This is the first Linux Lite version built from the long-term supported Ubuntu 24.04. "Introducing Linux Lite 7.0 final, code name 'Galena'. The....
Manjaro 23.1.4 "Vulcan" PLASMA Desktop Quick Overview #shorts
Posted: 2024-06-01 14:30:08 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEn9e4IQtj4
How to Set Up Nextcloud on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Posted: 2024-06-01 00:00:20 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpr37FJSgrw
How to use the hostname command (Linux Crash Course Series)
Posted: 2024-05-31 23:30:00 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zzoi-veTm4
How to install Ubuntu MATE 24.04 LTS
Posted: 2024-05-31 14:18:24 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXrwZhXHiJs
next-20240531: linux-next
Posted: 2024-05-31 05:40:20 Source: http://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | next-20240531 (linux-next) |
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| Released: | 2024-05-31 |
KaOS Linux 2024.05 Adds Bcachfs Support and More
Posted: 2024-05-30 17:32:38 Source: http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/KaOS-Linux-2024.05-Adds-Bcachfs-Support-and-More
With updates all around, KaOS Linux now includes support for the bcachefs file system.
Understanding Linux Filesystems: Inodes, Block Sizes, and Data Structures
Posted: 2024-05-30 16:00:00 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/understanding-linux-filesystems-inodes-block-sizes-and-data-structures
Introduction
A filesystem is a fundamental component of any operating system. It is the system that manages how data is stored and retrieved on a storage device. In the world of Linux, filesystems play a crucial role in the organization and efficiency of data handling. With several types of filesystems available, understanding their underlying structures and functions is essential for anyone working with Linux, whether you're a system administrator, developer, or an enthusiast.
This article aims to provide an understanding of some of the critical concepts within Linux filesystems: inodes, block sizes, and data structures, as well as to how these elements work together to manage and organize data efficiently in a Linux environment.
Basics of Linux Filesystems
A filesystem is a method and data structure that an operating system uses to control how data is stored and retrieved. Without a filesystem, data placed in a storage medium would be one large block with no way to tell where one piece of data ends and the next begins. By separating the data into individual pieces and giving each piece a name, the data is easily isolated and identified. More precisely, a filesystem manages the following:
- Space management: It keeps track of which areas of the storage device are free and which are in use.
- File naming: It allows files to be named and organized into directories.
- Data access: It provides methods for reading and writing data.
- Data integrity: It ensures data is stored reliably and can be recovered in case of failure.
There are several types of filesystems used in Linux, each with its features and advantages:
6.8.12: stable
Posted: 2024-05-30 07:50:08 Source: http://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.8.12 (EOL) (stable) |
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| Released: | 2024-05-30 |
| Source: | linux-6.8.12.tar.xz |
| PGP Signature: | linux-6.8.12.tar.sign |
| Patch: | full (incremental) |
| ChangeLog: | ChangeLog-6.8.12 |
6.9.3: stable
Posted: 2024-05-30 07:45:57 Source: http://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.9.3 (stable) |
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| Released: | 2024-05-30 |
| Source: | linux-6.9.3.tar.xz |
| PGP Signature: | linux-6.9.3.tar.sign |
| Patch: | full (incremental) |
| ChangeLog: | ChangeLog-6.9.3 |
Amazon Cloud Traffic Is Suffocating Fedora's Mirrors
Posted: 2024-05-30 00:45:00 Source: https://linux.slashdot.org/story/24/05/29/2237251/amazon-cloud-traffic-is-suffocating-fedoras-mirrors?utm_source=atom1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
Michael Larabel reports via Phoronix: A massive uptick in traffic to Fedora's package mirrors is causing problems for the Linux distribution. Some five million additional systems have started putting additional strain on Fedora's mirror resources since March and appear to be coming from Amazon's cloud. Stephen Smoogen of Red Hat wrote a blog post today around 5+ million more EPEL-7 systems beginning in March. Fedora hosts the packaging mirrors for Extra Packages For Enterprise Linux (EPEL) to augment the package selection available on RHEL, CentOS, Amazon Linux, etc. The past three months now there has been a 5+ million surge in Fedora/EPEL traffic and it's placed a strain on the systems. It's about doubling the number of unique IPs connecting to the mirror system. The massive uptick in Fedora/EPEL activity puts additional pressure on Fedora web proxies for mirror data and then the mirrors themselves that tend to be volunteer run. Much of this new traffic is coming from the Amazon/AWS cloud.
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Distribution Release: NethSecurity 8.0
Posted: 2024-05-29 20:22:12 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12165
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. NethSecurity is an open sourcem Linux-based firewall which is a spin-off of the NethServer project. NethSecurity's first release is labelled version 8.0 and the release announcement highlights key features: "Threat Shield Panel: It keeps you safe by blocking attacks from known malicious IP addresses. These addresses are compiled....
next-20240529: linux-next
Posted: 2024-05-29 04:42:59 Source: http://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | next-20240529 (linux-next) |
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| Released: | 2024-05-29 |
TUXEDO Computers Unveils New Iteration of the Stellaris Laptop Line
Posted: 2024-05-28 22:31:28 Source: http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/TUXEDO-Computers-Unveils-New-Iteration-of-the-Stellaris-Laptop-Line
The Stellaris Slim 15 is the 6th generation and includes either an AMD or Intel CPU
Ubuntu Linux 24.04 Now Optimized For Milk-V Mars RISC-V Single Board Computer
Posted: 2024-05-28 20:45:00 Source: https://linux.slashdot.org/story/24/05/28/1919255/ubuntu-linux-2404-now-optimized-for-milk-v-mars-risc-v-single-board-computer?utm_source=atom1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
BrianFagioli writes: Canonical has officially released the optimized Ubuntu 24.04 image for the Milk-V Mars, a credit-card-sized RISC-V single board computer (SBC) developed by Shenzhen MilkV Technology Co., Ltd. The Milk-V Mars is the world's first high-performance RISC-V SBC of its size. Powered by the StarFive JH7110 quad-core processor, the board is equipped with up to 8GB of LPDDR4 memory and supports various modern interfaces, including USB 3.0, HDMI 2.0 for 4K output, and Ethernet with PoE capabilities. It also offers comprehensive expansion options with M.2 E-Key and extensive MIPI CSI channels, making it an ideal choice for developers and tech enthusiasts.
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Distribution Release: Rhino Linux 2024.1
Posted: 2024-05-28 16:49:05 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12164
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Rhino Linux is an Ubuntu-based distribution which offers a rolling-release upgrade approach. The distribution uses a customised Xfce desktop environment. The project has published its first release of 2024 which focuses on an update to the Pacstall repository: "Our main highlights for 2024.1 are Pacstall's 5.0.0+ releases, so....
Ubuntu MATE 24.04 LTS overview | For a retrospective future.
Posted: 2024-05-28 16:17:07 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd9pU_9yYtw
The Secret Weapon to Supercharge Your Linux System With Liquorix Kernel
Posted: 2024-05-28 16:00:00 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/secret-weapon-supercharge-your-linux-system-liquorix-kernel
Introduction
Linux is renowned for its flexibility, security, and performance, making it the operating system of choice for developers, system administrators, and power users alike. However, the generic Linux kernel may not always meet the needs of users seeking maximum performance and responsiveness. This is where the Liquorix Kernel comes into play—a performance-optimized alternative that promises to supercharge your Linux system. In this article, we will explore what the Liquorix Kernel is, why you might want to use it, and how to install and configure it to get the best performance out of your system.
Understanding the Liquorix Kernel
The Liquorix Kernel is a precompiled Linux kernel designed for desktop, multimedia, and gaming workloads. Developed and maintained by the Liquorix community, it aims to provide an optimized kernel that enhances the overall performance and responsiveness of Linux systems.
The generic Linux kernel, provided by most distributions, is designed to be a one-size-fits-all solution, balancing performance, stability, and compatibility across a wide range of hardware and software environments. In contrast, the Liquorix Kernel focuses on performance enhancements, particularly for desktop and multimedia applications. It incorporates a variety of patches and tweaks aimed at reducing latency, improving responsiveness, and boosting overall system performance.
- Performance Optimization: Liquorix Kernel is tuned for maximum performance, especially in desktop environments where responsiveness is crucial.
- Real-Time Processing Enhancements: It includes patches for better real-time performance, which is beneficial for multimedia applications and gaming.
- Improved Responsiveness and Lower Latency: The kernel's low-latency configuration ensures that the system remains responsive under heavy loads.
Why Choose Liquorix Kernel?
The Liquorix Kernel is particularly beneficial for users who demand high performance and low latency from their systems. Some typical use cases include: