Linux NewsLinux 7.0.6 is Out, and It Fully Patches the Dirty Frag Exploit
Fedora and Pop!_OS have also pushed fixes. Here's what changed and how to get patched.
In a Big Move to Linux Security, Debian Makes Reproducible Builds Mandatory
Packages that can't be rebuilt byte-for-byte are now blocked from entering Debian's testing branch.
Linux is Getting a Kill Switch!
This AI-assisted patch would let admins disable vulnerable kernel functions until a proper fix ships.
Restriced by the West, Huawei's Open Source HarmonyOS Now Powers 55 Million Devices
It seems that Huawei has managed to create an ecosystem of hardware as well as software.
I Moved My Photos from OneDrive to Ente Photos, and I'm Not Going Back
Privacy concerns drove me to move 20,000+ photos and videos out of OneDrive.
After Ubuntu, Now Fedora is Jumping Onto the AI Bandwagon With Dedicated AI Developer Desktops
Planned across three new Fedora releases, the initiative targets Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, and ARM hardware.
Good Job Dell and Lenovo! Hope Others Follow You
Lenovo and Dell are now funding the service that ships firmware to millions of Linux devices.
Dirty Frag is a New Linux Exploit That Grants Root, and There's No Proper Patch Yet
A working exploit is already out, and systems that patched Copy Fail are still exposed.
FOSS Weekly #26.19: Ubuntu Under Attack, Linux Exploitation Ongoing, Upgrading to 26.04, Linux on PS5 and More
Not a good week for Ubuntu fans.
Yazi is the Terminal-based File Manager I Didn't Know I Needed
Yazi makes it easier to build your terminal-first workflow by giving you a pwoerful, featuree-rich file manager.
After Days of DDoS, Now Ubuntu's Twitter Account Seems to be Compromised
A fake AI agent, a near-identical Ubuntu URL, and a crypto wallet prompt, here's how hackers used Ubuntu's own branding against its users.
Wonderful! This $85 PCB is Giving Old Google Home Mini Devices a Second Life
I like projects built around sustainability and open source. The MiciMike board fits into the original Home Mini enclosure and handles all voice processing locally.
LibreOffice Questions Whether Euro-Office is Truly Sovereign
Makes us wonder how things will turn out in the end.
Should You Be Worried About Copy Fail Linux Exploitation?
It's been patched, but cloud and container users should update sooner than later.
Go Away Microsoft! The Netherlands is Quietly Building Its Own GitHub Replacement
The self-hosted, FOSS-only platform is still in the pilot phase, but government agencies are already signing up.