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Ubuntu disables Intel GPU security mitigations, promises 20% performance boost

"After discussion between Intel and Canonical's security teams, we are in agreement that Spectre no longer needs to be mitigated for the Ubuntu users on Intel systems."

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Apple

X11's dying days mean you'll be forced to switch to Wayland

Wayland is set to become the default display server for Linux as GNOME plans to fully remove X11 support in upcoming releases.

Ubuntu 25.10 and Fedora 43 discontinue X11 in GNOME versions

Both Ubuntu 25.10 and Fedora 43 will exclusively use Wayland for their GNOME editions, discontinuing X11 support.

#gnome

Non-profit organizations

Ubuntu 25.10 and Fedora 43 to drop X11 in GNOME editions

Apple

Ubuntu 25.10 'Questing Quokka' comes with GNOME 49

Non-profit organizations

Ubuntu 25.10 and Fedora 43 to drop X11 in GNOME editions

Apple

Ubuntu 25.10 'Questing Quokka' comes with GNOME 49

Bootstrapping

Flashing Jetson with Nvidia SDK Manager on Ubuntu 24.10

Bootstrapping

Flashing Jetson with Nvidia SDK Manager on Ubuntu 24.10

Bootstrapping

Flashing Jetson with Nvidia SDK Manager on Ubuntu 24.10

Bootstrapping

Flashing Jetson with Nvidia SDK Manager on Ubuntu 24.10

more#jetson-agx-orin

This lean Linux distro can give your Windows 10 PC an extra 5 to 10 years of life

FunOS is based on Ubuntu LTS, utilizing Joe's Window Manager for performance, and features a minimalist approach to enhance security.

Bootstrapping

Software development

Sudo-rs make me a sandwich, hold the buffer overflows

Ubuntu 25.10 will use sudo-rs, enhancing system security by embracing memory safety through Rust.

Software development

Trinity Desktop Environment release 14.1.4

Trinity Desktop Environment R14.1.4 enhances support for modern distributions and includes many functional and aesthetic improvements.

3 months ago

While Windows 10 users panic, Ubuntu makes extending support easy - here's how

Ubuntu provides straightforward, free support extension for users through Extended Support Maintenance (ESM), unlike other operating systems.

fromHackernoon

3 years ago

Precious Advice for Technology - That Gentle Poke | HackerNoon

It's important to approach technology issues gently and patiently, especially when systems appear stuck or unresponsive.

3 months ago

How to set up remote desktop access on your Linux computers

NoMachine simplifies remote desktop setup for Linux machines, enabling easy connections between different distributions.

3 months ago

Zorin OS 17.3 takes Brave step of changing default browser

Zorin OS 17.3 is designed to support Windows users transitioning to Linux with familiar installation options.

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fromITPro

Qualys discovers three bypasses of Ubuntu's unprivileged user namespace restrictions

Three flaws in Ubuntu's user namespace restrictions could let local attackers gain full administrative capabilities.

This expands the kernel's attack surface, potentially leading to system exploitation.

Software development

Ubuntu 25.10 plans to swap GNU coreutils for Rust

Canonical plans to replace GNU coreutils with Rust-based uutils in Ubuntu 25.10, enhancing reliability and development focus.

fromAzure DevOps Blog

Upcoming Updates for Azure Pipelines Agents Images - Azure DevOps Blog

Azure Pipelines will support Ubuntu-24.04 and phase out older versions like Ubuntu-20.04, enhancing security and modernity.

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DevOps

Ubuntu vs. Debian: 7 key differences help determine which distro is right for you

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Debian 12.9 arrives, quickly followed by MX Linux 23.5

DevOps

Ubuntu vs. Debian: 7 key differences help determine which distro is right for you

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Debian 12.9 arrives, quickly followed by MX Linux 23.5

more#debian

6 months ago

Install VMware Tool in Virtual Ubuntu Guest

VMware Tools enhances the performance of the virtual machine's guest operating system, providing critical features like faster graphics, shared folders, and improved mouse performance.

DevOps

Miscellaneous

8 months ago

Get off Ubuntu 20.04 LTS now, Canonical tells users

Support for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS will end in April 2025; users are encouraged to upgrade before then to avoid security risks.

10 months ago

Ubuntu Noble updates on hold - but the Oriole bears gifts

Ubuntu 22.04.1 upgrades are temporarily paused due to a critical bug in the upgrade process, with a fix underway.