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USN-8497-1: Linux kernel (Low Latency) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
Byadmin July 4, 2026

It was discovered that the Linux kernel did not properly handle shared pagefragments during socket buffer operations, collectively known as DirtyFrag. A logic flaw existed in the XFRM ESP-in-TCP subsystem and in theRxRPC networking subsystem when processing paged fragments. A localattacker could use this to escalate privileges, or possibly escape acontainer. (CVE-2026-43284, CVE-2026-43500, CVE-2026-45998, CVE-2026-46000)…

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Install GNOME Desktop on Rocky Linux 10 (Offline)
Byadmin July 4, 2026

Rocky Linux 10 installs as a minimal text-only server by default, and if you need a graphical desktop, you have to add GNOME yourself, and this guide shows you exactly how to do that, with or without internet access. If you chose the Minimal Install option during the Rocky Linux 10 installation, your system includes…

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Dev Mode in KDE Linux, Local AI, De-Google Android, Free Terminal Starter Course, KDE Step and More
Byadmin July 4, 2026

I recently had a very interesting conversation with a reader who suggested that I should not ignore AI. Because this is the next new normal and we have to adapt. I agree but in the context of local AI. Local AI is the popular term used for the open source models that live on your…

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You Can Vote for openSUSE’s New Logo – But Not For Long!
Byadmin July 3, 2026

The openSUSE project is currently undertaking a brand refresh aimed at establishing a distinct identity from its parent company, SUSE. Community designers were invited to submit designs for an updated openSUSE logo, and a public vote launched to help the project narrow down the shortlist to potential winners (the ultimate victor will be decided by…

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UPower 1.91.3 Fixes Behavior To Avoid Degrading Your Laptop Battery Faster
Byadmin July 3, 2026

The UPower abstraction layer used for power management on Linux systems, especially laptops and desktops, is out with an important fix today to avoid inadvertently falling back to the laptop battery “fast” charging mode on some laptops that in turn could degrade your laptop battery faster. Two months ago a bug report came in about…

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DistroWatch.com: Synex
Byadmin July 3, 2026

DistroWatch.com: Synex Last Update: 2026-06-02 22:27 UTC Synex is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian’s “Stable” branch, developed with the official Debian Live Build tool. It offers four separate desktop options with GNOME, LXDE, KDE Plasma and Xfce, all of which are composed of a rather frugal set of applications in its default state, without…

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GNU Guix Package Manager Hit by Four Security Flaws
Byadmin July 3, 2026

GNU Guix, the GNU Project’s functional package manager, has disclosed four security vulnerabilities affecting some of its core package-management commands. According to the team, the newly disclosed issues affect guix substitute, guix pull, and guix time-machine, with CVE identifiers still pending at the time of writing. The primary concern involves guix substitute, a utility used…

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You Can Spend Up to $11,944 on Purism’s Librem 16 Linux Laptop
Byadmin July 3, 2026

Ever since successfully crowdfunding over $500k for the Librem 15, Purism has become a recognized hardware manufacturer catering to privacy and Linux enthusiasts. The company is registered as a Social Purpose Corporation, dedicating its existence to upholding the privacy, security, and freedom of its users, even when that conflicts with maximizing shareholder profit. That philosophy…

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Sandbox AI coding agents with microVMs on Fedora Linux
Byadmin July 3, 2026

AI coding agents such as Claude code or Codex get more capable every month. This is great for productivity, but approving all commands gets annoying really quickly. On the other hand, allowing agents to run any command on your work machine is not a great idea. They are really good at exploring your production cluster…

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword releases earlier on September 4 – Steam Deck / SteamOS Playable
Byadmin July 3, 2026

Capcom announced that the action-adventure game Onimusha: Way of the Sword is now coming earlier, with September 4th marked for release. There’s a demo up on Steam now too which will be updated “in the future”. Players who bring a demo save over to the full game will also get a “bonus to use in…

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