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Kaspersky launches Linux antivirus for Ubuntu and other distros. Features, system requirements and why the banned security firm has come to open-source desktops. You're reading Kaspersky Brings Its Antivirus Software to Linux Desktops, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
FTP's simplicity came with security risks; SSH Pilot offers a familiar workflow for secure shell management and encrypted file transfers -- without sacrificing security. The post Make SSH as Easy as FTP with SSH Pilot appeared first on FOSS Force.
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Password exposure and improper authentication validation issues caught early ahead of the LTS release.
SUSE’s latest updates tightly link its Rancher Kubernetes platform and new AI stack, signaling a move to simplify AI management across environments. The post Why SUSE Thinks Unified AI Platforms Will Beat DIY Enterprise Builds appeared first on FOSS Force.
Self-hosting isn’t rocket science—if I can do it, so can you!
Mission Center 1.1.0 has been released, adding filtering and child process viewing to the Services tab, a new system info dialog and other improvements. You're reading Linux’s Slickest System Monitor App Gets Updated, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
Russian hackers use Hyper-V to hide malware within Linux virtual machines.
A new Vulkan-based translation layer brings old Windows games to Linux.
by George Whittaker Arch Linux has shipped its November 2025 ISO snapshot (2025.11.01), and while Arch remains a rolling distribution, these monthly images are a big deal, especially for new installs, labs, and homelab deployments. This time, the ISO lands alongside two important pieces: Archinstall 3.0.12 – a more polished, smarter TUI installer Pacman 7.1 – a package manager update with stricter security and better tooling If you’ve been thinking about spinning up a fresh Arch box, or you’re curious what changed under the hood, this release is a very nice jumping-on point. Why Arch Still Ships Monthly ISOs in a Rolling World Arch is famous for its “install once, update forever” model. Technically, you could install from a two-year-old image and just run: sudo pacman -Syu …but in practice, that’s painful: Huge initial update downloads Possible breakage jumping across many months of changes Outdated installer tooling That’s why the project publishes a monthly snapshot ISO: it rolls all
Someone from the community asked me a straightforward question: “Morro, is there a free and open source alternative to Dropbox that works well for personal use, but also fits the needs of companies — especially now that data sovereignty matters ... Read more The post Morrolinux: Open Source “Dropboxes” – OpenCloud vs. Nextcloud Hub appeared first on Linux Professional Institute (LPI).
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Mozilla Firefox 145 released with new shaped tabs, password manager sidebar, the ability to add and edit comments in PDF files, and other new features. You're reading Firefox 145 Brings Rounder Tabs, New PDF Edit Tools + More, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
VLC’s core developer and VideoLAN president, Jean-Baptiste Kempf, was awarded the European SFS Award this year at Italy’s premier free software conference. The post VLC Project’s Champion Honored with European SFS Award in Italy appeared first on FOSS Force.
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