Canonical, the company behind the popular Ubuntu operating system, has announced a shift in its kernel selection strategy for future releases. This decision is significant as the kernel is a crucial component of the operating system, responsible for managing the communication between hardware and software. Traditionally, Canonical has used a …
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Ubuntu 24.04.1 Point-Release Postponed to Late August
The much-anticipated release of Ubuntu 24.04.1, which was initially scheduled for mid-August, has been postponed to late August. This decision comes in light of the ongoing development and testing process to ensure that the release is stable and bug-free. Ubuntu 24.04 is a long-term support (LTS) release, meaning that it …
AlmaLinux Makes In-Place Upgrades Easier for CentOS Users
AlmaLinux Makes In-Place Upgrades Easier for CentOS Users CentOS users who were left in the lurch when CentOS announced it was shifting its focus to CentOS Stream can now breathe a sigh of relief thanks to AlmaLinux. AlmaLinux, a community-driven fork of CentOS, has announced a new feature that makes …
wcurl Finds Its Place in the curl Family
Web developers are always on the lookout for tools and technologies that can help them make their work more efficient and effective. One such tool that has recently found its place in the curl family is wcurl. wcurl is a command-line tool that is designed to work with the popular …
Ladybird Browser Team Selects Swift as Preferred Language
In a bold move that is sure to shake up the tech industry, the Ladybird Browser team has announced that they have selected Swift as their preferred programming language. This decision marks a major shift for the team, who had previously been using JavaScript as their primary language. Swift, developed …
Thanks to Nextcloud, FOSS Webmail Client Roundcube Now Has Support on Steroids
Nextcloud, the popular open-source file hosting and collaboration platform, has injected new life into the FOSS webmail client Roundcube by offering enhanced support and features. Thanks to Nextcloud’s integration, Roundcube now has support on steroids, making it even more powerful and versatile for users. Roundcube is a free and open-source …
Incus 6.4 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released
Incus, a leading provider of container and virtual machine management solutions, has just released version 6.4 of its popular Incus Container & Virtual Machine Manager software. This latest release brings a host of new features and enhancements that make it easier than ever for organizations to manage their containerized applications …
Wine 9.15 Launches With Enhanced MSHTML Prototypes
Wine, the popular compatibility layer for running Windows applications on Unix-like operating systems, has just released its latest version, Wine 9.15, with several enhancements, including improved MSHTML prototypes. One of the most important updates in Wine 9.15 is the enhancement of MSHTML prototypes, which is the primary component of the …
HandBrake 1.8.2 Video Transcoder Brings Key Fixes and Library Upgrades
HandBrake, the popular open-source video transcoder, has released a new version 1.8.2 with key fixes and library upgrades. This new update brings several improvements to the software, making it even more reliable and efficient for users. One of the key fixes in HandBrake 1.8.2 is the improved support for NVIDIA …
How to Lock User Accounts in Linux (Using 6 Methods)
Linux is a powerful operating system that is widely used by individuals and organizations alike. One important aspect of managing a Linux system is ensuring the security and integrity of user accounts. In this article, we will discuss six methods for locking user accounts in Linux. 1. Using the passwd …