The call for topics for the Linux Kernel Maintainers Summit went out on August 15; one proposed topic has generated some interesting discussion about security-bug reporting for the kernel. A recent ...

Once upon a time — in 2015, to be precise — Linux creator Linus Torvalds grew sick and tired of long, confusing Linux kernel version numbers. Since he was “close to running out of fingers and toes,” ...

Many conversations comparing Linux and Windows OSes focus on market share, software compatibility and cost. While these are certainly valid concerns, it is important to consider the differences ...

Major Linux distributions are rushing to fix two new vulnerabilities after the disclosure embargo was broken. The vulnerability, comprised of two chained issues in subsystems of the Linux kernel and ...

Greg Kroah-Hartman has announced the release of Linux Kernel 7.1.4, the latest stable maintenance update for the Linux 7.1 series. As with other stable kernel releases, version 7.1.4 focuses on fixing ...

An exploit has been published for a local privilege escalation vulnerability dubbed “Copy Fail” that impacts Linux kernels released since 2017, allowing an unprivileged local attacker to gain root ...

Linux is renowned for its flexibility, security, and performance, making it the operating system of choice for developers, system administrators, and power users alike. However, the generic Linux ...

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...