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AlmaLinux 10.2 Breaks From Its RHEL Clone Roots

AlmaLinux Board Chair Benny Vasquez tells LinuxInsider how version 10.2 expands hardware support, maintains RHEL compatibility, and gives the community more control over development. The post AlmaLinux 10.2 Breaks From Its RHEL Clone Roots appeared first on LinuxInsider.

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Why MakuluLinux AI-OS Became My New Daily Driver

MakuluLinux AI-OS embeds Electra AI directly into the desktop, enabling natural-language system control, troubleshooting, and automation beyond traditional AI chatbots. The post Why MakuluLinux AI-OS Became My New Daily Driver appeared first on LinuxInsider.

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AI Makes Low-Severity Vulnerabilities More Dangerous

TuxCare CEO Igor Seletskiy explains why vulnerability backlogs, remediation speed, and contextual risk should complement traditional CVE severity ratings. The post AI Makes Low-Severity Vulnerabilities More Dangerous appeared first on LinuxInsider.

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The Linux Foundation Uses DNS to Give AI Agents a Trusted Identity

The Linux Foundation has announced two open-source initiatives that aim to strengthen enterprise AI by giving AI agents trusted identities through DNS and creating standardized frameworks for evaluating AI systems. The post The Linux Foundation Uses DNS to Give AI Agents a Trusted Identity appeared first on LinuxInsider.

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Anthropic's Mythos AI Finds Decades-Old Open-Source Bugs

Project Glasswing is using advanced AI models to expose hidden vulnerabilities across critical open-source software, putting new pressure on already overwhelmed maintainers. The post Anthropic's Mythos AI Finds Decades-Old Open-Source Bugs appeared first on LinuxInsider.

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Dirty Frag Linux Vulnerability Raises New Root Access Risks

A newly disclosed Linux privilege escalation flaw dubbed "Dirty Frag" is raising concerns among security researchers who warn it could give attackers reliable root access across a wide range of enterprise environments. The post Dirty Frag Linux Vulnerability Raises New Root Access Risks appeared first on LinuxInsider.

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GitHub Flaw Reveals Dangers of Implicit Trust

A recently patched GitHub RCE flaw is raising broader questions about implicit trust in software supply chains. CodeHunter CEO Ken Ammon explains why trusted users and platforms no longer guarantee safe code. The post GitHub Flaw Reveals Dangers of Implicit Trust appeared first on LinuxInsider.

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Edera Is Closing the GPU Security Gap for Autonomous AI

As AI agents move into production, traditional container security is failing at scale. Edera is addressing this gap with hypervisor-based isolation designed for GPU-heavy, multi-tenant environments. The post Edera Is Closing the GPU Security Gap for Autonomous AI appeared first on LinuxInsider.

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Linux: The Real Operating System

Linux doesnโ€™t hide the system behind guardrails. Hereโ€™s why its freedom, flexibility, and control still outclass the mainstream desktop OSes. The post Linux: The Real Operating System appeared first on LinuxInsider.

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Open Source in 2026 Faces a Defining Moment

Open source enters 2026 as core enterprise infrastructure, with growing pressure around sustainability, governance, funding, and licensing shaping its future. The post Open Source in 2026 Faces a Defining Moment appeared first on LinuxInsider.