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How to Enable amd64v3 Packages on Ubuntu 25.10

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.

Linux Journal

The Most Critical Linux Kernel Breaches of 2025 So Far

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

Fedora Magazine

Announcing Flock to Fedora 2026 (14-16 June): Join Us in Prague!

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 […]

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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Release Date & Schedule

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.

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Linux App Release Roundup (October 2025)

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.