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:
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
The official dates and location are set for Flock to Fedora 2026, the premier annual conference for Fedora Project contributors. The event will take place from 14-16 June 2026, in Prague, Czechia. For Flock 2026, we are returning to the Vienna House by Wyndham Andel’s Prague, located at: Stroupeznickeho 21Prague, 150 00Czech Republic While all […]
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS releases April 23, 2026. Here's the full release schedule with key development milestone dates, beta timeline, and monthly snapshot info. You're reading Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Release Date & Schedule, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
Read on for a recap of smaller Linux app releases in October 2025, including updates to BleachBit, Bazaar, Calibre, DigiKam, Resources and more! You're reading Linux App Release Roundup (October 2025), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
ESPHome makes it easy to create your own smart-home devices that seamlessly integrate with Home Assistant. We show you how to use ESPHome with a Thread network.
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