The release of the spreadsheet application pyspread 2.0 is available, allowing users to utilize the Python language when manipulating data in cells. Each cell in pyspread returns a Python object, and such objects can represent anything, including lists or matrices. Basic knowledge of Python is required for effective use of pyspread. The code is written in Python using […]
Valve has released Proton 6.3-8, based on the developments of the Wine project and aimed at enabling the launch of gaming applications created for Windows on Linux, hosted in the Steam catalog. The developments of the project are distributed under the BSD license. Proton allows users to launch Windows-only gaming applications directly in the Steam Linux client. The package includes an implementation of DirectX […]
The release of Alpine Linux 3.15 is available, a minimalist distribution built on the Musl system library and the BusyBox utility set. The distribution features increased security requirements and is built with Stack Smashing Protection (SSP). OpenRC is used as the init system, and its own package manager apk is used for package management. Alpine is used for creating official Docker container images. Installation […]
After a year of development, the release of the new stable branch of the network analyzer Wireshark 3.6 has occurred. Recall that the project originally developed under the name Ethereal, but in 2006, due to a conflict with the owner of the Ethereal trademark, the developers were forced to rename the project to Wireshark. The project's code is distributed under the GPLv2 license. Key innovations in Wireshark 3.6.0 include changes to the syntax of traffic filtering rules: […]
Mozilla removed the FVD Speed Dial extension, which had been in development since 2006 and boasted around 69,000 active installations, from the addons.mozilla.org (AMO) catalog. The extension offered an alternative implementation of the start page, provided quick access to frequently visited sites, and allowed users to create visual bookmarks by grouping sites. The reason for the removal is cited as a violation of catalog rules, namely […]
The release of Deepin 20.3, based on Debian 10 package base, has occurred, developing its own Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE) and around 40 user applications, including the music player DMusic, the video player DMovie, the messaging system DTalk, the installer, and the Deepin Software Center. The project is founded by a group of developers from China but has transformed into an international project. […]
Security researchers from the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken demonstrated a simple and inexpensive method for creating a fingerprint clone from a photograph using a regular laser printer, carpenter's glue, and improvised materials. It was noted that the resulting mold allowed them to bypass biometric authentication protection via fingerprint and unlock the researchers' iPad tablet, MacBook Pro laptop, and hardware cryptocurrency wallet. Methods […]
Oracle has released a corrective update for the VirtualBox virtualization system 6.1.30, which includes 18 fixes. Key changes: Initial support for Linux kernel 5.16 has been added for guest systems and hosts with Linux. Fixes have been made to distribution-specific deb and rpm packages for components on Linux hosts, addressing issues with the automatic installation of operating systems in guest environments. In […]
The PHP language developer community has established a new nonprofit organization, the PHP Foundation, which will be responsible for organizing project funding, supporting the community, and ensuring the development process. With the help of the PHP Foundation, it is planned to attract interested companies and individual participants for joint funding of PHP work. A priority for 2022 is the intention to employ in full or partial […]
Details about the GoDaddy breach, one of the largest domain registrars and hosting providers, have been revealed. On November 17, traces of unauthorized access to servers providing WordPress-based hosting (pre-packaged WordPress environments managed by the provider) were identified. An investigation into the incident showed that outsiders accessed the WordPress hosting management system via a compromised password of an employee and exploited an unpatched vulnerability in […]
The release of the NGINX Unit 1.26.0 application server has taken place, which develops a solution for running web applications in various programming languages (Python, PHP, Perl, Ruby, Go, JavaScript/Node.js, and Java). Under the management of NGINX Unit, multiple applications in different programming languages can run simultaneously, with launch parameters that can be dynamically modified without the need to edit configuration files and restart. The code […]
The moderators' team of the Rust community has announced their resignation in protest against the inability to influence the core team of Rust developers (Rust Core Team), which is accountable to no one in the community except itself. Under such conditions, the moderators' team, which includes Andrew Gallant, Andre Bogus, and Matthieu M., finds it impossible to adequately care for […]