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Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended. The post FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending November 7, 2025 appeared first on FOSS Force.
We’ve already been using labels in the examples for the previous Python articles dealing with Tkinter window methods, but we never got too deep into using them. Labels are one of the basic objects used for Graphical User Interface (GUI) windows. They are used to just place text or a picture in a window. There are quite a few options for the Label widget. Some we have seen, very few, so there is quite a bit about ‘Labels’ to learn. NOTE: In the examples I will use, I am using the... https://www.linux.org/threads/python-series-part-17-understanding-tkinter-labels.56908/
A social media user claimed an Ubuntu PPA was being used to distribute ransomware. Their proof? Well, they didn't have any - but that didn't stop the panic. You're reading Linux PPA Ransomware Scare is Light on Evidence, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
Linux Mint 22.3 is adding a revamped System Information tool with USB, GPU, PCI and BIOS sections to make hardware troubleshooting easier. You're reading Linux Mint 22.3 is Adding New System Hardware Tool, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
The Fedora community is coming together once again to celebrate the release of Fedora Linux 43, and you’re invited! Join us on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 13:00 to 16:00 UTC on Matrix for our virtual Fedora 43 Release Party. This is our chance to celebrate the latest release, hear from contributors across the project, […]
I’ve been running Linux for decades and have used it as my main operating system the entire time. I’ve owned a System76 Galago Pro (galp7) since June 2023, and overall I really like this laptop. It’s fast, clean, and feels purpose-built for Linux users. I run Ubuntu 24.04 on it and it’s been solid in terms of performance. The 13th Gen i7-13700H and Iris Xe graphics handle everything I do on it, from general work to video editing and everyday use. It’s quick, smooth, and never... https://www.linux.org/threads/system76-galago-pro-review-great-laptop-disappointing-longevity.58697/
Hey all, I went ahead and set up a new YouTube channel for Linux.org: https://www.youtube.com/@LinuxDotOrg I’ll be posting some videos from time to time about things happening around the site, a few Linux topics, and maybe some general talk about what’s going on in the Linux world. Nothing fancy. Just another way to keep things moving and maybe reach a few more people who are into Linux. I'm hoping to do a weekly thing. Rob https://www.linux.org/threads/linux-org-youtube-channel-update.58695/
Gentoo is a Linux distro that allows for the source files to be compiled locally on the machine running them. The process of installing packages can take a little longer, but it optimizes the packages for the local system. The package system is called Portage. Gentoo is not a distro that is useful for all users. For those who want more control over their system and all packages, this is the one for you. Installation can take a bit of effort, but once you have an idea of what is going on, it... https://www.linux.org/threads/installing-gentoo-linux-with-openrc.56907/
Firefox has a new mascot called Kit. Mozilla say the vibrant vulpine character embodies its vision for privacy and openness on the modern web. You're reading Mozilla Unveils Kit, a (Cute) New Mascot for Firefox, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
CrossOver, the commercial Wine tool, is now available for Linux ARM64 devices in preview, allowing Windows games and software to run on ARM-based systems. You're reading CrossOver Brings Wine to Linux ARM64 With “Impressive” Results, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
by George Whittaker AMD has officially confirmed a high-severity security vulnerability in its new Zen 5–based CPUs, and it’s a nasty one because it hits cryptography right at the source: the hardware random number generator. Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s going on, how bad it really is, and what you should do if you’re running Zen 5. What AMD Just Confirmed AMD’s security bulletin AMD-SB-7055, now tracked as CVE-2025-62626, describes a bug in the RDSEED instruction on Zen 5 processors. Under certain conditions, the CPU can: Return the value 0 from RDSEED far more often than true randomness would allow Still signal “success” (carry flag CF=1), so software thinks it got a good random value The issue affects the 16-bit and 32-bit forms of RDSEED on Zen 5; the 64-bit form is not affected. Because RDSEED is used to feed cryptographically secure random number generators (CSPRNGs), a broken RDSEED can poison keys, tokens, and other security-critical values. AMD classifies the impact as:
SUSE becomes the first open source company to adopt agentic AI with SUSE Enterprise Linux 16.
Want to try Ubuntu's amd64v3 packages? Here's how to check if your CPU supports them, enable them via APT, and revert if things go wrong. You're reading How to Enable amd64v3 Packages on Ubuntu 25.10, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
Ransomware gangs are exploiting AdaptixC2, an open-source command-and-control framework originally built for red team testing, to support stealthy post-exploitation operations. The post Open-Source Security Tool AdaptixC2 Fueling Ransomware Attacks appeared first on LinuxInsider.
by George Whittaker The Linux kernel, foundational for servers, desktops, embedded systems, and cloud infrastructure, has been under heightened scrutiny. Several vulnerabilities have been exploited in real-world attacks, targeting critical subsystems and isolation layers. In this article, we’ll walk through major examples, explain their significance, and offer actionable guidance for defenders. CVE-2025-21756 – Use-After-Free in the vsock Subsystem One of the most alarming flaws this year involves a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel’s vsock implementation (Virtual Socket), which enables communication between virtual machines and their hosts. How the exploit works: A malicious actor inside a VM (or other privileged context) manipulates reference counters when a vsock transport is reassigned. The code ends up freeing a socket object while it’s still in use, enabling memory corruption and potentially root-level access. Why it matters: Since vsock is used for VM-to-host and
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