Armbian 24.11 Released with Support for OrangePi 5 Max and Radxa ROCK 5B+

Coming three months after Armbian 24.8, the Armbian 24.11 release introduces support for new single-board computers like the Radxa ROCK 5B+, Radxa E20C, ArmSoM-CM5, ArmSoM-Sige3, OrangePi 5 Max, OK3568-C, NanoPi M6, Retro Lite CM5, CherryBa M1, LUCKFOX Core3566, and Turing RK1. The post Armbian 24.11 Released with Support for OrangePi 5 Max and … [Read more...]

eBPF Foundation Releases Security Threat Model and Audit Reports

If you’re going to use eBPF for security, it’s good to know that eBPF itself is secure. The post eBPF Foundation Releases Security Threat Model and Audit Reports appeared first on Linux Today. … [Read more...]

Tails 6.10 Released with Updates to Tor Browser and Thunderbird

Tails 6.10 privacy-focused Linux distro released with Thunderbird updates, Trezor wallet fixes, and no telemetry. The post Tails 6.10 Released with Updates to Tor Browser and Thunderbird appeared first on Linux Today. … [Read more...]

Cinnamon 6.4 Desktop Environment Released with Revamped Theme, Night Light

Highlights of the Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environment include a new default theme that’s much darker and more contrasted. The revamped theme features rounded elements, redesigned modal dialogs, support for panel highlights, support for colored buttons in dialogs, and a gap between the applets and the panel. The post Cinnamon 6.4 Desktop Environment … [Read more...]

ESET Researchers Analyze First UEFI Bootkit for Linux Systems

ESET Research has discovered the first UEFI bootkit designed for Linux systems, named Bootkitty by its creators. Researchers believe this bootkit is likely an initial proof of concept, and based on ESET telemetry, it has not been deployed in the wild. The post ESET Researchers Analyze First UEFI Bootkit for Linux Systems appeared first on Linux … [Read more...]

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Launches at $45

Compute Module 5 is a new offering from Raspberry Pi with a range of options featuring a quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, up to 8GB SDRAM, and up to 64GB eMMC. The post Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Launches at $45 appeared first on Linux Today. … [Read more...]

8 Linux Commands to Diagnose Hard Drive Issues in Linux

As a Linux expert with over a decade of experience managing servers, I have seen how crucial it is to identify and resolve hard drive bottlenecks to keep a system running smoothly. Bottlenecks occur when a system’s performance is limited by a specific component, in this case, the hard drive, where slow disk operations can drastically affect the … [Read more...]

Turn shell scripts into macOS micro apps with Platypus

Using something like YAD, you can add GUI elements (dialogs, input forms, drag-and-drop panels, etc.) to shell scripts on Linux. On macOS, you can do the same and more with Platypus. This venerable open-source tool makes it possible to transform plain shell scripts into macOS micro apps in a matter of minutes, and I’m here to show you … [Read more...]

Zellij: Modern Drop-in Replacement for Tmux Command on Linux

Zellij is a modern CLI terminal multiplexer and a great drop-in replacement for Tmux that anyone can use without worrying about keybindings. In this article you’ll learn how you can install it on Linux with a few kickstart guides. The post Zellij: Modern Drop-in Replacement for Tmux Command on Linux appeared first on Linux Today. … [Read more...]

How to Install Google Earth on Ubuntu and Other Distros

In this article, you’ll learn how to install Google Earth Pro and the CE variant on Ubuntu and other Linux distros with practical examples. The post How to Install Google Earth on Ubuntu and Other Distros appeared first on Linux Today. … [Read more...]

After 16 Years, Pidgin 3 Takes Its First Steps

A blast from the past: Pidgin 3’s pre-alpha debuts Dec 31! After 16 years, the iconic messenger takes its next step—experimental but promising. The post After 16 Years, Pidgin 3 Takes Its First Steps appeared first on Linux Today. … [Read more...]

Why C is Still the Go-To Language for Programmers

‘C‘ is a general-purpose programming language developed by Dennis Ritchie at AT&T Bell Labs in the early 1970s. It was designed to be a structured programming language. The ‘C‘ programming language evolved from the B programming language, which itself was based on BCPL (Basic Combined Programming Language). While initially created to design the … [Read more...]

12 Best Free and Open Source Linux Music Servers

We have focused on software which is simple to set up and has an easy to use interface. The post 12 Best Free and Open Source Linux Music Servers appeared first on Linux Today. … [Read more...]

17 Best Free and Open Source Python Static Site Generators

To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 17 best Python static site generators. All of these tools are released under a freely distributable license. The post 17 Best Free and Open Source Python Static Site Generators appeared first on Linux Today. … [Read more...]

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Launches as a Modular Version of Raspberry Pi 5

Designed as a modular version of the Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer, the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 is powered by a 2.4GHz Quad-Core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A76 processor and it’s available with 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM memory, as well as with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of MLC eMMC storage. The post Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 … [Read more...]

Qscanner: Linux Command-Line Utility for Scanning Container Images, Conducting SCA

QScanner is a Linux command-line utility tailored for scanning container images and performing Software Composition Analysis (SCA). It is compatible with diverse container orchestration systems, container runtimes, and operating systems. The post Qscanner: Linux Command-Line Utility for Scanning Container Images, Conducting SCA appeared first on … [Read more...]