Microsoft has announced the start of testing the release candidate for the Linux version of SQL Server 2022 (RC 0). Installation packages have been prepared for RHEL and Ubuntu. Ready-to-use container images with SQL Server 2022, based on RHEL and Ubuntu distributions, are also available for download. The test release for SQL Server 2022 for Windows was created on August 23. It is noted that in addition to the general […]
The formal release of the LDAP server ReOpenLDAP 1.2.0 has been published, created to resurrect the project after its repository was blocked on GitHub. In April, GitHub deleted the accounts and repositories of many Russian developers associated with companies that fell under U.S. sanctions, including the ReOpenLDAP repository. Due to the revived user interest in ReOpenLDAP, the project has been decided to be brought back to life. The ReOpenLDAP project was created in […]
The Go programming language toolkit has implemented the ability to track vulnerabilities in libraries. To check their projects for dependencies with unpatched vulnerabilities, a utility called 'govulncheck' has been proposed, which analyzes the project's codebase and produces a report on the use of vulnerable functions. Additionally, a package 'vulncheck' has been prepared, providing an API for integrating checks into various projects and utilities. Checking […]
Raymond Hill, the author of the uBlock Origin ad blocking systems, has published an experimental browser extension called uBO Minus, which implements a version of uBlock Origin translated to the declarativeNetRequest API, as mandated in the third version of the Chrome manifest. Unlike the classic uBlock Origin, the new extension utilizes the built-in browser engine's capabilities for content filtering and does not require […]
The Distrobox 1.4 toolkit has been released, allowing users to quickly install and run any Linux distribution in a container and ensure its integration with the host system. The project's code is written in Shell and is distributed under the GPLv3 license. The project provides a wrapper over Docker or Podman and is distinguished by its maximum simplification of the operation and integration of the launched environment with the rest of the system. To create an environment with another […]
The release of the Chrome OS 105 operating system, based on the Linux kernel, the upstart system manager, ebuild/portage build tools, open components, and the Chrome 105 web browser, is now available. The user environment of Chrome OS is limited to the web browser, and instead of standard programs, web applications are used; nevertheless, Chrome OS includes a full multi-window interface, desktop, and taskbar. The source code is distributed under […]
A corrective release of Firefox 104.0.1 is available, which addresses several issues: Fixed a bug that caused scroll bars in elements on pages to not work when using a touchscreen or stylus. Resolved a problem that led to crashes on Windows when system memory was low. Addressed an issue affecting video and audio playback from other […]
The Chitchatter project is developing an application for creating decentralized P2P chats, where participants interact with each other directly without relying on centralized servers. The code is written in TypeScript and released under the GPLv2 license. The program is designed as a web application that runs in the browser. You can evaluate the application's functionality on the demo site. The application allows you to generate a unique chat identifier that can be shared with other participants […]
The release of the Salix 15.0 Linux distribution has been published, developed by the creator of Zenwalk Linux, who left the project due to a conflict with other developers advocating for maximum similarity to Slackware. Salix 15 is fully compatible with Slackware Linux 15 and follows the approach of 'one application for one task.' 64-bit and 32-bit builds (1.5 GB) are available for download. The package manager gslapt is used for package management, […]
After a year of development, a new significant release of the OpenWrt 22.03.0 distribution has been published, aimed at use in various network devices such as routers, switches, and access points. OpenWrt supports many different platforms and architectures and features a build system that allows for easy and convenient cross-compilation, including various components in the build, which enables easy customization for specific tasks […]
The DBOS (DBMS-oriented Operating System) project has been introduced, developing a new operating system for executing scalable distributed applications. A distinctive feature of the project is the use of a DBMS for storing applications and system states, as well as organizing access to the state solely through transactions. The project is being developed by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Wisconsin, Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon University, and companies such as Google and VMware. The findings are being shared […]
The P2P messenger Communist 2.0 and the library libcommunist 1.0 have been released, which include features related to network operations and P2P communication. It supports functioning both over the Internet and in local networks of various configurations. The code for the projects is distributed under the GPLv3 license and is available on GitHub (Communist, libcommunist) and GitFlic (Communist, libcommunist). It supports operation on Linux and Windows. To install […]