Operating Systems

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A key concern with Looney Tunables is the buffer overflow it triggers in the dynamic loader's handling of the GLIBC_TUNABLES environment variable. It leads to full root privileges on major Linux distributions.

Exploring the landscape of Linux desktop security, Jonathan Terrasi delves into the vulnerabilities of IoT devices, the focus on Linux servers for attacks, and why Linux remains a more secure albeit less popular operating system.

Rhino Linux 2023.1 introduces a hybrid-like distribution with rolling releases, merging the reliability of Ubuntu with a sleek design.

The first beta release of MakuluLinux Max puts artificial intelligence inside everyday desktop usage. Max's AI entity Electra could well be the start of a new type of innovation adopted by other distribution developers. It raises the bar on what Linux users should expect from their computing platfor...

The Apple Vision Pro headset, priced at $3,499, won't be available until next year but promises to usher in a new era of "spatial computing."

Microsoft is at the forefront of turning users into programmers with its efforts to place increasing AI capability into Windows, Office, and the Microsoft Store.

Let's explore what makes Linux work so well that users aren't even conscious that they've opted out of the desktop operating system duopoly.

Every six months or so, I re-evaluate the configuration of my home office workstation for improvements and enhancements. Admittedly, my specific requirements skew to the higher end of what the typical home office worker needs. I conduct a video podcast every week and need simultaneous and convenient...

This latest release is significant for enterprise users and consumers alike. For enterprises, it steps up deployment and customization at scale, and for consumers, it provides a desktop option missing from Ubuntu's collection -- Cinnamon.

Last week, I wrote about my longing for Windows users to have the same robust experience that macOS users have for accessing iMessage on their Mac devices. Intel's Unison app, now available on select Intel Evo-certified laptops from HP, Lenovo, and Acer -- and presumably more Windows laptops in the ...

How Puppy Linux Saved the Day

A work-at-home neighbor, meaning someone with no tech support handy, suffered a seriously malfunctioning computer just hours before a work project was due. Yes, it was Windows!

Linux isn't any one thing, yet it also is. Its ability to mold itself to its hardware and use case context while maintaining a consistent internal structure is what Linux is.

Given the impact of persistent inflation on IT spending, Microsoft's cloud-based operating system Windows 365 may soon become much more appealing. The revenue impact of this could be devastating for traditional PC makers.

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