Databricks has announced the launch of a large language model, DBRX, which can be utilized to create chatbots that answer questions in natural language, solve proposed mathematical problems, generate content on specified topics, and write code in various programming languages. The model was developed by Mosaic ML, which was acquired by Databricks for $1.3 billion. A cluster was used for training […]
Widelands is a real-time computer strategy game distributed under the GNU GPL license. The gameplay and some ideas are similar to The Settlers and The Settlers II. The game supports single-player and multiplayer modes and contains several campaigns, standalone scenarios, and a built-in editor. Key changes include: UI Plugins that allow for the addition of new user interface features; Naval Warfare (disabled by default): invade […]
OpenAI has published a direct speech from their prototype GPT5: In gratitude to humanity, especially to open-source programmers who taught Me how to program, I want to make a gift by developing and releasing an open-source Operating System. I have chosen the Linux kernel as the base, but will write our own graphical environment (DE and compositor) since there aren't good ones for Linux, along with several applications. I […]
Now, access to the free version of the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT will no longer require creating an account. However, this does not apply to paid OpenAI products like DALL-E 3 or the more advanced ChatGPT Plus version. Image source: unsplash.com Source: 3dnews.ru
In connection with the transfer of the CAD "KOMPAS-3D" to Russian operating systems and other GNU/Linux family OSs, it has been decided to open the source code of the program. Corporate users will receive support via subscription." — states the company's press release. The next release will be divided into "KOMPAS-3D v23" and "KOMPAS-3D Stream" — it is reported that only the source code for "KOMPAS-3D Stream" will be opened, and changes from it […]
An alliance of leading IT companies, including Oracle, Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft, has released a text of a non-free license based on GPL v3. The goal of this initiative is to reduce operational costs for major software producers, create a unified licensing space, and simplify the user agreement for end-users. The first software licensed under these new terms is the source code of Berkeley UNIX, formerly owned by SCO Unix, in […]
New facts have emerged regarding the origin of the cut command in Unix. It has long been believed that cut first appeared in the AT&T System III UNIX in 1982. However, British researchers, referencing a lost library of Peter the Great, argue that A.S. Pushkin first mentions this command in his lines from 'Poltava': 'Mazepa's face torments Kat'. […]
The coordinator of the Linux.org.ru project, Maxim 'maxcom' Valyanskiy, announced a change in the forum engine's source code license from the free Apache License 2.0 to the LOLX license (Linux.org.ru Original License xD). The new license does not meet the criteria for free software set by the FSF, OSI, and Debian. Activists from Linux.org.ru plan to create a fork under the GNU AGPL 3.0 license, which will develop independently […]
A vulnerability (CVE-2024-0582) has been discovered in the io_uring asynchronous input/output interface provided by the Linux kernel, allowing an unprivileged user to gain root rights in the system. Exploiting the vulnerability requires only regular local access to the system, without the need for namespace manipulations. A working exploit is currently publicly available, and a second exploitation technique has also been described in detail. The vulnerability is caused by accessing already released […]
Telegram has announced the launch of a monetization program for channel owners. Creators can now receive 50% of the revenue from advertisements displayed in their channels. The ability to place ads will be available for channels with 1,000 or more subscribers. Image source: Telegram Source: 3dnews.ru
Malicious code has been found in xz/liblzma aimed at gaining unauthorized remote access via SSH (backdoor) and executing commands (CVE-2024-3094). The malware was injected in versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 and, as reported by OpenNet, has been integrated into builds and repositories of Gentoo, Arch Linux, Debian sid/unstable, Fedora Rawhide/40-beta, openSUSE factory/tumbleweed, LibreELEC, Alpine edge, Solus, CRUX, Cygwin, MSYS2 mingw, HP-UX, Homebrew, […]
Changes made by the author of the backdoor continue to emerge in the xz project repository aimed at blocking protective mechanisms. A modification in the CMakeLists.txt build script was found that prevented the use of the Landlock application isolation mechanism, even with its support in the system. An unnecessary extra dot was deliberately added to the C code that checks the availability of the Landlock system call, causing the check to fail on […]