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Critical Linux Exploit in the Wild
OSTATIC: If you run servers that provide shell accounts, it’s time to take some preventive measures. Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
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Subscribe to our new Subreddit!
We have just created a new subreddit on reddit.com called Linux News. You can find it by navigating to r/linuxnews. This is for anyone to post up what they believe is good … Read more »
Insync solves Google Drive for the Linux Desktop
Insync announced late last night that their desktop application is now available for Linux users. This means you can have dropbox-like functionality on your Google Drive! It is in beta, but most … Read more »
Webmasters: Check out Webmaster.cm
Webmaster.cm is a forum for (you guessed it!) webmasters of all shapes and sizes. It’s a sister (or brother?) site to LinuxNews.co so you really do need to go take a look, … Read more »
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Google+ trends: how to unlock iPhone 4S, Ubuntu 12.04 - YAHOO!
Plussers are eagerly awaiting the long-term service desktop release of Linux-based computer operating system Ubuntu 12.04. “Cant wait for the 26th and the #ubuntu 12.04 release!” says a G+’er. “Already have the … Read more »
0-day in Backtrack Linux found, patched - Help Net Security
A zero-day vulnerability affecting the last version of Backtrack Linux has been spotted by a student during an Ethical Hacking class organized by the InfoSec Institute. The discovery was made public on … Read more »
Resize Linux storage with LVM
You need more space on your server/desktop/etc.. This guide will help you add it to the volume you're currently using on your system. For the sake of making this an easy-to-follow guide, … Read more »
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In Depth: Can gaming be the turning point for Linux on the desktop?
Dear old Linux, what are we to do with you? Developed for just over two decades and it's still barely made a mark on the consumer consciousness. There was a vague peak during the netbook fad - as it enabled companies to eliminate the extra cost of a Windows installation - but that quickly faltered after people started taking them back because Microsoft Office wouldn't run on them. Have people ... Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
In Depth: Can gaming be the turning point for Linux on the desktop?
Dear old Linux, what are we to do with you? Developed for just over two decades and it's still barely made a mark on the consumer consciousness. There was a vague peak during the netbook fad - as it enabled companies to eliminate the extra cost of a Windows installation - but that quickly faltered after people started taking them back because Microsoft Office wouldn't run on them. Have people ... Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
Linux Mint 15 'Olivia' Release Candidate Is Out
New submitter Anand Radhakrishnan writes "The release candidate for the much-anticipated Linux Mint 15 'Olivia' is available for user testing. Its many new features include Cinnamon Control center, an improved login manager with HTML 5 support, a driver manager, and a lot of under-the-hood improvements. 'A new tool called MintSources, aka "Software Sources," was developed from scratch with ... Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
Linux Mint 15 'Olivia' Release Candidate Is Out
New submitter Anand Radhakrishnan writes "The release candidate for the much-anticipated Linux Mint 15 'Olivia' is available for user testing. Its many new features include Cinnamon Control center, an improved login manager with HTML 5 support, a driver manager, and a lot of under-the-hood improvements. 'A new tool called MintSources, aka "Software Sources," was developed from scratch with ... Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
Linux Mint 15 'Olivia' Release Candidate Is Out
New submitter Anand Radhakrishnan writes "The release candidate for the much-anticipated Linux Mint 15 'Olivia' is available for user testing. Its many new features include Cinnamon Control center, an improved login manager with HTML 5 support, a driver manager, and a lot of under-the-hood improvements. 'A new tool called MintSources, aka "Software Sources," was developed from scratch with ... Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
Linux Is Everywhere ??? 12 Awesome Devices Powered By Linux
MyLinuxBook: Linux is powering some of the most amazing devices around the globe and in the sky. Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
Linux Mint 15 brings prettier desktop, new software and driver managers
One of the best Linux desktops gets better. Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
Linux and Firefox fall out of love
The long love affair between Linux users and Firefox appears to be over as the developers of Ubuntu talk about dropping the browser and replacing it with Chromium. read more Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
Linux and Firefox fall out of love
The long love affair between Linux users and Firefox appears to be over as the developers of Ubuntu talk about dropping the browser and replacing it with Chromium. read more Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
Securing SSH On Ubuntu Precise With WiKID Two-Factor Authentication
Securing SSH On Ubuntu Precise With WiKID Two-Factor Authentication SSH offers a highly secure channel for remote administration of servers. However, if you face an audit for regulatory or business requirements, such as Visa/Mastercard PCI, you need to be aware of some potential authentication related short-comings that may cause headaches in an audit. In this document we are going to demonstrate how to combine two-factor authentication from WiKID on Ubuntu. This document will also serve as the basis for additional tutorials because many services on Linux use PAM for authentication. Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
New tablet boots Ubuntu Linux, Android, and Windows 8
We've seen several Linux tablets emerge over the past year or so, but examples with triple-boot capabilities are much less common. Enter the Python S3, a tablet released on Monday by Italian Ekoore that can boot three operating systems: Ubuntu Linux , Android, and Windows 8 . “The Python series was born with the purpose of uniting in a single tablet multiple operating systems,” explains the ... Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
Linux is an Obvious Choice for Automating the Beer-Brewing Process (Video)
Linus Torvalds, Jon 'maddog' Hall, and many other names closely associated with Linux are also closely associated with beer. (Ed. note: I have personally watched them associate with beer, and may have even joined them.) It comes as no surprise, therefore, when Linux advocate and LinuxAutomation.org founder Kurt Forsberg talks about using Linux to control his beer brewing. Kurt is a strong ... Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
Linux is an Obvious Choice for Automating the Beer-Brewing Process (Video)
Linus Torvalds, Jon 'maddog' Hall, and many other names closely associated with Linux are also closely associated with beer. (Ed. note: I have personally watched them associate with beer, and may have even joined them.) It comes as no surprise, therefore, when Linux advocate and LinuxAutomation.org founder Kurt Forsberg talks about using Linux to control his beer brewing. Kurt is a strong ... Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
Thermal Printer Drivers support Linux and Mac OS X.
Available for CL4e/CL6e, CG2/CG4, and M84Pro series printer models, SATO Printer Drivers integrate into Linux-based PC or Mac set-up for general purpose SOHO and enterprise-based printing functions utilizing CUPS printing system. Drivers support major Linux distributions, including Red Hat (.rpm), Ubuntu (.deb), and tar.gz for generic distribution installations. This story is related to the ... Read the full story here. … Read entire article »