Linux Mint 20.1 Available to Download, This is What’s New
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/01/linux-mint-20-1-download
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/01/linux-mint-20-1-download
OMG! Ubuntu!
Major Update: Linux Mint 20.1 Available to Download, This is What’s New
Linux Mint 20.1 is now available to download. Learn more about the new releases, including its new features, new apps, and key changes in this blog post.
Why don’t PCs use error correcting RAM? “Because Intel,” says Linus
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/01/linus-torvalds-blames-intel-for-lack-of-ecc-ram-in-consumer-pcs/
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/01/linus-torvalds-blames-intel-for-lack-of-ecc-ram-in-consumer-pcs/
Ars Technica
Why don’t PCs use error correcting RAM? “Because Intel,” says Linus
Artificial market segmentation may have suppressed demand for ECC in desktops.
How to unlock LUKS using Dropbear SSH keys remotely in Linux
https://www.cyberciti.biz/security/how-to-unlock-luks-using-dropbear-ssh-keys-remotely-in-linux/
https://www.cyberciti.biz/security/how-to-unlock-luks-using-dropbear-ssh-keys-remotely-in-linux/
nixCraft
How to unlock LUKS using Dropbear SSH keys remotely in Linux
Explains how to unlock LUKS encrypted disk using Dropbear SSH keys remotely in Linux when you don't have access to the KVM console.
The Definitive Guide to Using and Customizing the Dock in Ubuntu - It's FOSS
https://itsfoss.com/customize-ubuntu-dock/
https://itsfoss.com/customize-ubuntu-dock/
It's FOSS
Definitive Guide to Using and Customizing Ubuntu Dock
The dock is a handy utility and integral part of the Ubuntu ecosystems. Here are some essentials you should know about using the dock in Ubuntu.
A Look At The CPU Security Mitigation Costs Three Years After Spectre/Meltdown - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=3-years-specmelt&num=1
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=3-years-specmelt&num=1
Phoronix
A Look At The CPU Security Mitigation Costs Three Years After Spectre/Meltdown
With this week marking three years since Spectre and Meltdown were made public in ushering in a wave of CPU security disclosures that followed and mitigations that often resulted in measurable performance hits, here is a look at how the performance costs…
Emmabuntüs DE4 Alpha 2 Released: An All-In-One GNU/Linux Distribution
https://fossbytes.com/emmabuntus-de4-alpha-2-released-an-all-in-one-gnu-linux-distribution/
https://fossbytes.com/emmabuntus-de4-alpha-2-released-an-all-in-one-gnu-linux-distribution/
Fossbytes
Emmabuntüs DE4 Alpha 2 Released: An All-In-One GNU/Linux Distribution
After Emmabuntüs DE3 1.03, Emmabuntüs Collective has now announced the release of a new Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 4 Alpha 2 (EmmaDE4) for both 32-bit and 64 bit. The latest Emmabuntüs DE4 Alpha 2 is based on the GNU/Linux Debian 11 Alpha 3 Bullseye featuring…
Crowdfunded Asahi project aims for 'polished' Linux experience on Apple Silicon
https://www.theregister.com/2021/01/07/linux_for_apple_silicon_project/
https://www.theregister.com/2021/01/07/linux_for_apple_silicon_project/
The Register
Crowdfunded Asahi project aims for 'polished' Linux experience on Apple Silicon
Project wins sponsorship, and Torvalds is interested, but can it succeed without the mothership's cooperation?
GNOME's Bold New Look is Beginning to Take Shape - OMG! Ubuntu!
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/01/gnome-shells-bold-new-look-is-starting-to-take-shape
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/01/gnome-shells-bold-new-look-is-starting-to-take-shape
OMG! Ubuntu!
GNOME’s Bold New Look is Beginning to Take Shape
Major GNOME Shell design changes are coming, but not everyone is please. GNOME devs share an update on their progress and urge users to 'wait' to try it.
NVIDIA 460.32.03 Linux Driver Released With Official Vulkan Ray-Tracing - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NVIDIA-460.32.03-Linux
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NVIDIA-460.32.03-Linux
Phoronix
NVIDIA 460.32.03 Linux Driver Released With Official Vulkan Ray-Tracing - Phoronix
Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, and computer hardware tests.
Red Hat OpenShift supports both Windows and Linux containers
https://www.zdnet.com/article/red-hat-openshift-supports-both-windows-and-linux-containers/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/red-hat-openshift-supports-both-windows-and-linux-containers/
ZDNet
Red Hat OpenShift supports both Windows and Linux containers
Most container work is done with Linux, but some jobs are also done with Windows-based containers, and now Red Hat makes it possible to manage both with Kubernetes via OpenShift.
A crypto-mining botnet is now stealing Docker and AWS credentials
https://www.zdnet.com/article/a-crypto-mining-botnet-is-now-stealing-docker-and-aws-credentials/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/a-crypto-mining-botnet-is-now-stealing-docker-and-aws-credentials/
ZDNet
A crypto-mining botnet is now stealing Docker and AWS credentials
After if began stealing AWS credentials last summer, the TeamTNT botnet is now also stealing Docker API logins, making the use of firewalls mandatory for all internet-exposed Docker interfaces.
Aha! This Project is Working to Bring Linux to Apple's ARM-based M1 MacBooks - It's FOSS News
https://news.itsfoss.com/asahi-linux-announcement/
https://news.itsfoss.com/asahi-linux-announcement/
It's FOSS News
Aha! This Project is Working to Bring Linux to Apple's ARM-based M1 MacBooks
Linus Torvalds mentioned that he would like to use Linux on the new MacBook laptops with the M1 chip – however, he believes that it is not worth the effort to tinker with it because Apple wouldn’t be of any help to achieve that.
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New side-channel attack can recover encryption keys from Google Titan security keys
https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-side-channel-attack-can-recover-encryption-keys-from-google-titan-security-keys/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-side-channel-attack-can-recover-encryption-keys-from-google-titan-security-keys/
ZDNet
New side-channel attack can recover encryption keys from Google Titan security keys
Attack requires physical access to the devices but Titan and other keys can be cloned if attacks are successful.
OpenZFS 2.0.1 Released With Linux 5.10 Support, Many Fixes - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=OpenZFS-2.0.1-Released
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=OpenZFS-2.0.1-Released
Phoronix
OpenZFS 2.0.1 Released With Linux 5.10 Support, Many Fixes - Phoronix
Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, and computer hardware tests.
Rust 1.49 Released with Tier-1 Support of 64-Bit ARM Linux
https://www.infoq.com/news/2021/01/rust-149-supports-64bits-ARM/
https://www.infoq.com/news/2021/01/rust-149-supports-64bits-ARM/
InfoQ
Rust 1.49 Released with Tier-1 Support of 64-Bit ARM Linux
The Rust team released on the eve of last year Rust 1.49. The new version of Rust features 64-bit ARM support and minor language enhancements.
Another NVIDIA Engineer Just Made His First Contribution To Mesa - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NVIDIA-Mesa-Volta-CL-SVM
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NVIDIA-Mesa-Volta-CL-SVM
Phoronix
Another NVIDIA Engineer Just Made His First Contribution To Mesa - Phoronix
Phoronix is the leading technology website for Linux hardware reviews, open-source news, Linux benchmarks, open-source benchmarks, and computer hardware tests.