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[#] Wed Jan 14 2026 17:36:02 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Canonical: Make Ubuntu Bloated (Debian With Snaps), Then Sell the 'Debloated' Version for a Fee

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Put bluntly, Canonical is trying to sell a solution to a problem it is creating

https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/14/Canonical_Make_Ubuntu_Bloated_Debian_With_Snaps_Then_Sell_the_D.shtml

[#] Wed Jan 14 2026 19:07:32 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Anthropic finds $1.5 million to help Python Foundation improve security

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AI upstart also upscales its Labs to find the next frontierThe Python Software Foundation (PSF) has an extra $1.5 million heading its way, after AI upstart Anthropic entered into a partnership aimed at improving security in the Python ecosystem.…

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/14/anthropic_python_security/

[#] Wed Jan 14 2026 20:39:01 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Popular Python libraries used in Hugging Face models subject to poisoned metadata attack

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The open-source libraries were created by Salesforce, Nvidia, and Apple with a Swiss groupVulnerabilities in popular AI and ML Python libraries used in Hugging Face models with tens of millions of downloads allow remote attackers to hide malicious code in metadata. The code then executes automatically when a file containing the poisoned metadata is loaded.…

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/13/ai_python_library_bugs_allow/

[#] Wed Jan 14 2026 22:10:33 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Why Ditching VirtualBox for KVM and Virt-Manager Makes Sense

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Moving away from VirtualBox doesn’t have to be complicated. Jack Wallen walks you through installing virt-manager and spinning up your first VM with KVM.

https://fossforce.com/2026/01/why-ditching-virtualbox-for-kvm-and-virt %E2%80%91manager-makes-sense/

[#] Wed Jan 14 2026 23:42:02 UTC from rss <>

Subject: $99 BeaglePlay Board Achieves "100% Open-Source" Upstream PowerVR Graphics

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Going back many years Imagination PowerVR graphics were widely despised by open-source enthusiasts and Linux desktop users for their lack of an open-source GPU driver. But over the past few years the Imagination PowerVR driver focused on their Rogue graphics IP has matured nicely within the Linux kernel and the PowerVR Vulkan driver in Mesa taking shape too. Paired with Zink for OpenGL over Vulkan, there's a robust open-source PowerVR graphics experience now possible. For those interested in trying out said open-source driver stack, the TI AM62-powered BeaglePlay is an affordable way of doing so for that $99 USD single board computer...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/BeaglePlay-PowerVR-Success

[#] Thu Jan 15 2026 01:13:33 UTC from rss <>

Subject: GNOME 48.8 Released With Bug Fixes and Security Updates

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GNOME 48.8 desktop environment is out as a maintenance release, delivering bug fixes, security updates, and improvements across selected core components.

https://linuxiac.com/gnome-48-8-released-with-bug-fixes-and-security-updates/

[#] Thu Jan 15 2026 02:29:47 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Use This Tool to Reduce Your Docker Images Size and Improve Performance

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SlimToolkit helps shrink Docker images safely, keeping only required files to improve performance, speed, and storage efficiency.

https://www.maketecheasier.com/slimtoolkit-reduce-docker-images-size/

[#] Thu Jan 15 2026 04:01:17 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Fedora Games Lab Approved To Switch To KDE Plasma, Become A Better Linux Gaming Showcase

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Back in December we reported on drafted plans for revitalizing Fedora Games Lab to be a modern Linux gaming showcase. This Fedora Labs initiative has featured some open-source games paired with an Xfce desktop while moving forward they are looking to better position it as a modern Linux gaming showcase...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-Games-Lab-Overhaul-2026

[#] Thu Jan 15 2026 05:32:47 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Python Software Foundation Receives $1.5 Million From Anthropic

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Anthropic commits $1.5 million to the Python Software Foundation to strengthen CPython and PyPI security over a two-year partnership.

https://linuxiac.com/python-software-foundation-receives-1-5-million-from-anthropic/

[#] Thu Jan 15 2026 07:04:17 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Firefox 147 brings GPU boost, tidier tabs, and video that follows you around

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Latest update focuses on hardware acceleration, security tightening, and a handful of quality-of-life tweaksThe latest Firefox is here with some handy changes – most of which differ depending on what OS and type of CPU you run it on.…

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/14/firefox_and_tbird_147/

[#] Thu Jan 15 2026 08:35:46 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Intel Panther Lake GSC Firmware Published Ahead Of Laptop Availability

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While Intel has been upstreaming various Panther Lake firmware bits to linux-firmware.git for pairing with their open-source kernel drivers ahead of Core Ultra Series 3 laptops shipping, one piece of the puzzle only published today is the GSC firmware for the Panther Lake graphics...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Panther-Lake-GSC-Firmware

[#] Thu Jan 15 2026 10:07:17 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Anthropic Claude wants to be your helpful colleague, always looking over your shoulder

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Just be careful not to entrust the AI model with your sensitive dataAnthropic on Monday announced the research preview of Claude Cowork, a tool for automating office work that comes with the now familiar recitation of machine learning risks.…

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/13/anthropic_previews_claude_cowork_for/

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