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Linux XFS has a decade-old race condition allowing full root access

A split-second race inside the Linux kernel was all it took to turn a routine filesystem copy-on-write operation into a serious privilege escalation.

What made me finally switch to Vivaldi as my default Linux web browser

I've been an Opera/Firefox fan for a long time, but I recently switched to Vivaldi on Linux. The reasons may or may not surprise you.

Bye, Windows: Which Linux distribution is right for you?

PCWorld’s guide helps users navigate the overwhelming choice of approximately 250 Linux distributions by focusing on five main strains: Debian, Red Hat/Fedora, Arch, Slackware, and Gentoo.

New RefluXFS Linux flaw lets attackers gain root privileges

A nine-year-old race condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel's XFS filesystem, tracked as CVE-2026-64600, allows local attackers to overwrite protected files and gain root privileges.

AI OK in Linux development, says Torvalds

Linus Torvalds has a complicated relationship with AI, seeing both its good and bad points. But his latest remarks on the ...

Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: “Fork it. Or just walk away.”

The widespread introduction of AI-powered coding tools has led to some dramatic splits between those integrating those tools ...

Linux kernel team publishes 432 CVEs in two days

If you're responsible for Linux security, someone just dumped a pile of work onto your desk: 432 Linux kernel CVEs were ...

3 Linux distros that run on 2.8GB of RAM when even the 'lightweight' ones choke

I capped my old laptop at 2.8GB of RAM, and one 'lightweight' Linux distro still choked.

Linux Kernel 7.1.4 Released with Bug Fixes, Security Updates, and Hardware Improvements

Linux Kernel 7.1.4 continues the steady refinement of the 7.1 series with a broad collection of bug fixes, hardware ...

How I configure DNS on Ubuntu Linux distros via the command line - it's easier than you think

DNS is a critical component for PC networking, searching, and security. If you want to learn how to set it up on Ubuntu-based distros from the command line, here's how.

I've used Linux for 30 years, and this free security suite does it all - almost perfectly

I've used Linux for 30 years, and this free security suite does it all - almost perfectly ...

Show HN: NoSignups – directory of open-source tools that run in-browser

I scoured Reddit for open-source tools that work instantly without downloads or signups. Started with only 33 tools, but thanks to open-source community, we reached around 200+ submissions within less than a month.None of the tools are made by me. I just collect them and make them searchable.The list itself is open-source and available at: https://github.com/BraveOPotato/FckSignupsAlso, thanks to all the wonderful people making videos / articles about the website across

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Linux, BSD, and Solaris—three of the systems most commonly associated with the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) world at...

<p>Linux, BSD, and Solaris—three of the systems most commonly associated with the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) world at every step of the way forward. Open source…is the remedy to loneliness…and is the remedy to bloatware, unethical software, and the like…</p>

Tribblix

TribblixTribblix – an operating system distribution derived from OpenSolaris, OpenIndiana, and illumos, with a retro style and modern components… https://archiveos.org/tribblix/

Linux Application Development by Michael K. Johnson

Can FreeBSD 15.1 Really Be Your Daily Desktop? Here's What You Need to Know

Can FreeBSD 15.1 Really Be Your Daily Desktop? Here’s What You Need to KnowWhen people talk about operating systems, the conversation usually revolves around Windows, macOS, or popular Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Fedora. But there’s another operating system that has quietly earned a reputation for stability, security, and reliability over the years—FreeBSD.While FreeBSD is widely recognized for powering servers, networking equipment, and enterprise infrastructure, many tech e

These 5 Unix ideas from the 1970s are why Linux still works so well

This "modern" OS is based on ideas over 50 years old.

Show HN: Chrdmp – Decrypt Chrome profile data offline using the keyring secret

chrdmp is an offline profile decryption tool for the Google Chrome browser. It enables decryption of the Login Data file that contains user passwords and the Cookies file which contains the browser's cookies. This tool is specifically intended for use with systems that use a keyring to encrypt browser secrets (i.e., for all Linux distributions and NOT for Windows, which uses DPAPI).Important features:- Automatically detects and handles formatting quirks that change depending on the database

Linux Is Not Anti-AI, Says Its Creator Linus Torvalds, Tells Critics To 'Fork It'

Linux creator Linus Torvalds says the Linux kernel is not anti-AI, calling AI a useful tool and telling critics they can ...