Open-source News

How to: Basics of Using Safing Portmaster  Security Boulevard

Last week I wrote about Linux developers evaluating a new "DOITM" security mitigation for the latest Intel CPUs. While the cost for now of engaging the Data Operand Independent Timing Mode (DOITM) functionality is minimal, following internal Intel engineering discussions it looks like the Linux kernel patches will need to be re-worked with this functionality not intended to always be enabled...

Intel's "DOITM" Security Feature Not Intended For Always-On Use ...  Phoronix

8 Discontinued Ubuntu Features and Products You May Have Missed  MUO - MakeUseOf

New Nevada Ransomware targets Windows and VMware ESXi systems  BleepingComputer

Latest Steam Client Update Enables New Big Picture Mode by ...  9to5Linux

Latest Steam Client Update Enables New Big Picture Mode by Default, Adds Linux Fixes  9to5Linux

These were the most popular Steam Deck games for January 2023  GamingOnLinux

Now that we are into February with AMD previously announced the month for learning more about their new Zen 4 processors with 3D V-Cache, this morning they revealed the firm availability dates and pricing...

Securing Your Linux Servers With HYPR  Security Boulevard

Linux Mint 21.2 includes a bit of feature creep from the GNOME world  The Register

Ubisoft just broke their games on Linux desktop and Steam Deck  GamingOnLinux

Learn Linux/UNIX admin with 2 beginner-friendly courses for $49  TechRepublic

As scheduled, version 2.37 of the GNU C Library "glibc" was released this morning...

GNU C Library "glibc" 2.37 Released  Phoronix

Red Hat gives an ARM up to OpenShift Kubernetes operations  VentureBeat

Control Panel Tips For Beginners  TechRound

The Advantages of eBPF for CWPP Applications  SentinelOne

Intel Highlights Their Progress On Arc Graphics Drivers Since Launch  Phoronix

Intel this week held a presentation to talk up the progress they've made on their (Windows) graphics driver since launch for Arc Graphics where for many games there are double digit performance improvements to enjoy with the budget-friendly Arc Graphics A750 and A770 graphics cards...