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linux kernel
Neptune 8.0 “Juna” Based on...
The new stable version of the Neptune operating system, Neptune 8.0 “Juna”, has been released based on Debian 12 “Bookworm”. Powered by Linux kernel 6.1, this version arrived almost nine...
Real-Time Ubuntu Optimized for Intel...
Back in February earlier this year, Canonical had already made headlines with the release of the real-time Ubuntu 22.04 LTS for users subscribed to Ubuntu Pro. Now, Canonical delivers optimized...
SparkyLinux 2023.07 Rolling Includes Packages...
The latest semi-rolling distribution of SparkyLinux, SparkyLinux 2023.07, is available with updated packages from the upcoming Debian 13 release and Sparky testing repos. A new Debian repository, non-free-firmware, is also...
Understanding Linux Kernel Patching: A...
Even seasoned professionals need a refresher every now and then. Maybe some concepts are not clearly defined, or were just glossed over without much further concern, and applied more out...
New NVIDIA 535.86.05 Fixes Several...
The new maintenance release for a Linux graphic driver, NVIDIA 535.86.05, undergoes several bugs and issues fixes. This version arrived over a month after the previous NVIDIA 535.54.03 release, focusing...
Linux Kernel 6.3 Reached End...
You might have noticed that the Linux kernel 6.3 series has been marked End of Life (EOL) on the kernel.org website. That means this kernel version will not receive any...
First Linux Kernel 6.5 Release...
Linux Torvalds has recently announced the availability of the first Release Candidate (RC) development milestone for the upcoming Linux kernel 6.5 series. The two-week merge window, which started with the...
StackRot Vulnerability in Linux Kernel...
A new vulnerability, called StackRot, was discovered by a security researcher, Ruihan Li, in the Linux kernel’s memory management subsystem. The incorrect lock handling for accessing and updating virtual memory...
New Ubuntu Kernel Security Updates...
Canonical has announced the release of new Ubuntu kernel security updates to address three vulnerabilities that security researchers have found. The Ubuntu kernel security updates are available for several Ubuntu...
Ubuntu 23.10 “Mantic Minotaur” Now...
The upcoming Ubuntu release, Ubuntu 23.10, began its development in late April and was initially powered by Linux kernel 6.2. As we all know, Linux kernel 6.2 is no longer...
New GNU Linux-libre 6.4 Kernel...
The new release of the GNU Linux-libre 6.4 kernel has been made available by the GNU Linux-libre project. This latest version caters to individuals seeking absolute freedom for their GNU/Linux...