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A Linux 0-day vulnerability in __ptrace_may_access() allows unprivileged users to read root-owned files like SSH host keys and /etc/shadow. Affects many distros and kernels, with exploits available for ssh-keysign and chage.
The article explains the Linux kernel boot process on x86_64, from bootloader handoff to user space initialization, using a space colony metaphor to describe the initialization phases.
A report on three serious Linux local privilege escalation vulnerabilities discovered in May 2026, highlighting breakdowns in the disclosure model and implications for production environments.
Bought a GEEKOM A9 Max AI mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and installed OmarchyLinux; praised as a small, quiet, powerful setup under $1,000.
Debunks common myths about /dev/urandom and /dev/random, explaining that /dev/urandom is the preferred source of cryptographic randomness on Unix-like systems.
An open-source terminal tool called witr, developed by an Indian independent developer, explains why a process is running, traces its origin from kernel to systemd, and includes an interactive TUI dashboard. It gained 15,400+ GitHub stars in less than five months.
A new Linux privilege escalation exploit called Fragnesia has been released with proof-of-concept code on GitHub.
The Sovereign Tech Fund has invested over €1 million in KDE to support the development of its free and open-source software, aiming to strengthen digital sovereignty and security infrastructure.
This GitHub repository provides a guide and tools for building fully customized Ubuntu Live ISOs from scratch, allowing users to pre-install packages and configure the system.
An explanatory article detailing how BusyBox functions as a multi-call binary in Alpine Linux, providing a single executable for various command-line utilities through symlinks and applet configuration.
This technical guide provides a step-by-step process for compiling Emacs from source on various Linux distributions to optimize performance through CPU-specific instruction sets and modern display protocols like Wayland. It also covers configuring dependencies and fine-tuning the native Lisp compiler for faster execution.
The author investigates excessive memory usage by the `kitty` terminal on Linux, performing a benchmark to compare resource consumption across various terminals including `xterm`, `alacritty`, `gnome-terminal`, and `konsole`. The analysis demonstrates that lightweight terminals like `xterm` and `st` offer significantly lower memory footprints compared to modern GPU-accelerated alternatives.
A developer successfully ported Microsoft 3D Movie Maker to Linux using the recently released source code, making it the first known fork to run natively outside Windows.
This article explores the revival of the KDE Oxygen theme as part of a broader anti-minimalist backlash and nostalgia trend in software design, drawing parallels to architectural preferences.
Linux gaming performance improves as Windows-specific synchronization APIs are implemented directly in the Linux kernel via the NTSYNC driver, which is now loaded by default on Steam Decks, contributing to better game compatibility and speed.
wayland.fyi is a minimalist special interest group advocating for simpler Wayland implementations, criticizing the complexity of mainstream libraries like wlroots and promoting lightweight alternatives such as neuswc.
The article explains how Linux users can install and play Space Cadet Pinball via Flatpak, including instructions for enhancing graphics with Full Tilt! data files.
Discussion on the requirement for Debian to distribute reproducible packages to ensure build consistency and security.
Asteroid is a computer use agent builder that works across Browser, Linux, and Windows, enabling users to create automated agents.
According to the Linux Foundation's 2025 annual report, only about 2.95% of its over $310M budget is allocated to Linux itself, with critics accusing the organization of mission creep and 'openwashing' by diverting funds to unrelated initiatives involving AI, cloud, and cryptocurrency.