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Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” Released: Find What’s New

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Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole), the latest interim Ubuntu release on October 10, 2024. Powered by the Linux 6.11 kernel, this release brings a lot of exciting new features ...
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First Linux Kernel 6.7 Release Candidate Announced

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Linux Torvalds announced the first release candidate (RC) for the much-anticipated Linux kernel 6.12 series on September 29, 2024. A release candidate is a nearly final version that is being tested for ...
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Critical GNU Emacs Vulnerabilities Fixed: Update Now

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Recently, Canonical issued security updates to address several Emacs vulnerabilities in multiple Ubuntu releases. Emacs is one of the popular text editors in Linux operating systems. The identified vulnerabilities primarily revolve around ...
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Linux Kernel 6.11 Released: New Features and Improvements

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Linux kernel 6.11 was released on September 15, 2024, introducing a lot of new features, performance improvements, and better hardware support. While it is a short-lived release, expected to be superseded by ...
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What is binary compatibility, and what does it mean for Linux distributions?

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  Applications are typically tested and guaranteed to function on specific Linux distributions, but may work on others as well. Kernel versions, libraries, and system calls are key factors affecting binary compatibility ...
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Real-time Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is Available

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Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, released real-time Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on May 30, 2024. This latest offering from Canonical promises to revolutionize real-time computing by delivering an enhanced, low-latency, and deterministic operating ...
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Kali Linux 2024.2 Released with New Tools and GNOME 46

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On June 5, 2024, Kali Linux released version 2024.2, marking the second update of the year. With eighteen new tools and significant improvements, Kali Linux continues to enhance its capabilities and improve ...
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Linux Kernel 6.8 End of Life: Upgrade to Linux Kernel 6.9 Now

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Linux kernel 6.8 was released on March 10, 2024, with some exciting new features and improvements. However, it was not designated as a Long Term Support (LTS) branch. Linux kernel 6.8 reached ...
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Linux Kernel 6.7 EOL: What Users Need to Know

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On April 3, 2024, the Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman announced the last 6.7.12 kernel version and end of life (EOL) for the Linux kernel 6.7 series. All users are encouraged to ...
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DinodasRAT Malware: A Multi-Platform Backdoor Targeting Linux

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DinodasRAT, a C++-based malware, has emerged as a serious threat to Linux users. Initially discovered targeting Windows systems, researchers have recently reported a Linux variant of this multi-platform backdoor actively deployed in ...
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