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 ...

Public exploits for four patched Linux kernel flaws let local users gain root; three require unprivileged user namespaces.

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 ...

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 ...

Users of openSUSE Tumbleweed received an update to the Linux kernel 6.7 in January. The Mesa open source graphics library and the systemd system service have also been updated to the current versions.