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AMDVLK 2021.Q2.4 Released With Two More Extensions Added

Phoronix - Wed, 05/26/2021 - 18:03
Just one week after AMDVLK 2021.Q2.3 is now another update to this open-source AMD Vulkan driver for Linux systems...

M1RACLES: Apple M1 Exposed To Covert Channel Vulnerability

Phoronix - Wed, 05/26/2021 - 17:40
Apple's shiny new in-house M1 Arm chip is the latest processor challenged by a security vulnerability. The "M1RACLES" vulnerability was made public today as a covert channel vulnerability by where a mysterious register could lead EL0 state...

How I monitor my greenhouse with CircuitPython and open source tools

opensource.com - Wed, 05/26/2021 - 15:01

CircuitPython provides a revolutionary way to interact with microcontroller boards. This article explains how to use CircuitPython to measure a greenhouse's temperature, humidity, and ambient light and publish the results to an MQTT broker using a CircuitPython MQTT client. You can subscribe any number of programs to the MQTT queues to process the information further.


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Fedora Cloud 35 Looking To Use The Btrfs File-System By Default

Phoronix - Wed, 05/26/2021 - 15:00
Fedora Workstation has been defaulting to the Btrfs file-system since F33 while other editions of Fedora Linux have continued using their defaults. With Fedora Cloud 35, this cloud spin of Fedora is now also looking to migrate to Btrfs...

6 exciting new ShellHub features to look for in 2021

opensource.com - Wed, 05/26/2021 - 15:00

ShellHub is a cloud server that allows universal access to your networked devices from any external network. Using it prevents being blocked by firewalls or overly complex networks because ShellHub uses the HTTP protocol to encapsulate the SSH protocol. This transport layer allows seamless use on most networks, as it is commonly available and accepted by most companies' firewall rules and policies.


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10 Most Used Linux Distributions of All Time

Tecmint - Wed, 05/26/2021 - 13:54
The post 10 Most Used Linux Distributions of All Time first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .

In this article, we will review the 10 most used Linux distributions based on the huge availability of software, ease of installation and use, and community support on web forums. That said, here’s the

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Red Hat Summit Virtual Experience Part 2: when global meets personal

Red Hat News - Wed, 05/26/2021 - 12:00

How do you follow a two-day, global event packed with more than 30 Ask the Expert sessions, new product announcements, award-winning customer success stories, and celebrity meet-and-greets? Invite everyone back for more, and make it an even more personalized experience. 

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