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Wed Feb 05 2025 00:29:36 UTC
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Subject: Someone got Linux running inside a PDF file, because its users are something else
Every so often, we see a wave of activity around cramming something that shouldn't be running in a specific document or app into said document or app. If you (like myself) had the naive thought that PDF files were static, boring documents that can't do things like, I don't know, play Tetris or something, then boy, do we have news for you.
https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-running-inside-pdf-file/
https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-running-inside-pdf-file/
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Wed Feb 05 2025 01:15:20 UTC
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Subject: The Linux tool you forgot about: How Synaptic makes software installation a breeze
With so many ways to install software on Linux, should you turn to an old-school GUI for the task?
https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-linux-tool-you-forgot-about-how-synaptic-makes-software-installation-a-breeze/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-linux-tool-you-forgot-about-how-synaptic-makes-software-installation-a-breeze/
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Wed Feb 05 2025 02:16:20 UTC
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Subject: FreeBSD On Laptops Effort Gets Proof-Of-Concept Intel 802.11 a/b/g WiFi Working
In addition to the FreeBSD Foundation funding work on s0ix sleep state support as part of their initiative to improve FreeBSD's support for modern laptops, they have also been funding work on a number of other objectives, including better WiFi driver coverage. A milestone now being achieved for 2025 is getting a proof-of-concept Intel 802.11 a/b/g WiFi driver support working for this BSD operating system.
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-On-Laptops-WiFi-802.11g
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-On-Laptops-WiFi-802.11g
Other than being a reliable piece of software, Linux has made some really cool things a reality, be it by powering a coffee maker or running Doom on a terminal. Of course, the tinkerers who dedicate their time and resources to innovate are the real MVPs here.
https://news.itsfoss.com/running-linux-in-pdf/
https://news.itsfoss.com/running-linux-in-pdf/
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Wed Feb 05 2025 04:03:06 UTC
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Subject: Ardour 8.11 Open-Source DAW Is Out to Fix a Critical Workflow-Blocking Bug on Linux
Ardour 8.11 was released today as the latest stable version of this open-source, free, and cross-platform digital audio workstation (DAW) for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows systems.
https://9to5linux.com/ardour-8-11-open-source-daw-is-out-to-fix-a-critical-workflow-blocking-bug-on-linux
https://9to5linux.com/ardour-8-11-open-source-daw-is-out-to-fix-a-critical-workflow-blocking-bug-on-linux
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Wed Feb 05 2025 05:34:34 UTC
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Subject: Debian Package Dependency Management: Handling Dependencies
Debian-based Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and Debian itself, rely on robust package management systems to install, update, and remove software efficiently. One of the most critical aspects of package management is handling dependencies—ensuring that all required libraries and packages are present for an application to function correctly.
https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/debian-package-dependency-management-handling-dependencies
https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/debian-package-dependency-management-handling-dependencies
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Wed Feb 05 2025 06:50:51 UTC
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Subject: Google patches odd Android kernel security bug amid signs of targeted exploitation
Also, Netgear fixes critical router, access point vulnerabilities. Google has released its February Android security updates, including a fix for a high-severity kernel-level vulnerability, which is suspected to be in use by targeted exploits.
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/02/04/google_android_patch_netgear/
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/02/04/google_android_patch_netgear/
As Equinix Metal winds down, Alpine Linux faces critical hosting challenges. Flathub is also in a similar situation.
https://linuxiac.com/alpine-linux-appeals-for-hosting-support/
https://linuxiac.com/alpine-linux-appeals-for-hosting-support/
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Wed Feb 05 2025 09:23:28 UTC
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Subject: CAN FD Adapter for High-Speed Industrial and Embedded Communication in M.2 and Mini-PCIe Form Factors
The CAN FD Adapter enables high-speed CAN FD connectivity for embedded and industrial applications. Available in M.2 B-key and mini-PCIe form factors, it supports data rates from 12.5 kbit/s to 8 Mbit/s. It integrates with systems used in industrial monitoring, robotics, automation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, remote access, and data logging.
https://linuxgizmos.com/can-fd-adapter-for-high-speed-industrial-and-embedded-communication-in-m-2-and-mini-pcie-form-factors/
https://linuxgizmos.com/can-fd-adapter-for-high-speed-industrial-and-embedded-communication-in-m-2-and-mini-pcie-form-factors/
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Wed Feb 05 2025 10:39:34 UTC
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Subject: Intel NPU Driver 1.13 Released For Core Ultra Linux Systems
Intel on Friday released an updated user-space driver for their Neural Processing Unit (NPU) found with Core Ultra SoCs. This user-space driver code works with the IVPU accelerator kernel driver for opening up the Intel NPU for helping speed-up AI workloads on Linux.
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-NPU-Linux-Driver-1.13
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-NPU-Linux-Driver-1.13
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Wed Feb 05 2025 11:55:50 UTC
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Subject: Anti-Linux FUD Sites cybersecuritynews.com and gbhackers.com Turn Out to be LLM Slop, Even Plagiarism That Spreads Lies
Beware false headlines and fake text from cybersecuritynews.com and gbhackers.com. Those sites with their false headlines are being spread around by Google News. They often spread anti-Linux messages, set aside text manipulation that turns facts into lies.
http://techrights.org/n/2025/02/04/Anti_Linux_FUD_Sites_cybersecuritynews_com_and_gbhackers_com_Tu.shtml
http://techrights.org/n/2025/02/04/Anti_Linux_FUD_Sites_cybersecuritynews_com_and_gbhackers_com_Tu.shtml