The Latin American Free Software Foundation has published a fully free version of the Linux kernel 5.14 — Linux-libre 5.14-gnu1, cleansed of firmware and driver elements that contain non-free components or code segments limited by the manufacturer. Additionally, Linux-libre disables kernel functions for loading non-free components not included with the kernel and removes mentions of non-free use […]
After more than four years since the last release, the NTFS-3G 2021.8.22 package has been published, which includes a free driver that operates in user space using the FUSE mechanism, and a set of utilities called ntfsprogs for managing NTFS partitions. The project's code is distributed under the GPLv2 license. The driver supports reading and writing data on NTFS partitions and can operate across a wide range of operating systems, […]
Xiaomi, one of the largest manufacturers of smartphones, smart devices, and IoT platforms, has joined the Open Invention Network (OIN), which protects the Linux ecosystem from patent claims. By joining OIN, the company has demonstrated its commitment to the ideas of collaborative innovation development and non-aggressive patent management. It is noted that Linux and open technologies are a key part of Xiaomi's products and […]
A new implementation of a file server using the SMB3 protocol has been proposed for inclusion in the next Linux kernel release. The server is designed as a kernel module ksmbd and complements the previously available SMB client code. It is noted that unlike a user-space SMB server, the kernel-level implementation is more efficient in terms of performance, memory consumption, and integration with […]
After two months of development, Linus Torvalds has released Linux kernel 5.14. Among the most noticeable changes are the new system calls quotactl_fd() and memfd_secret(), the removal of ide and raw drivers, a new input/output priority controller for cgroups, the SCHED_CORE task scheduling mode, and infrastructure for creating verified BPF program loaders. The new version incorporates 15883 fixes from 2002 developers, with the patch size being 69 […]
All users of the stable version of the Chrome browser have been informed about a change that activates new code by default for output organization on systems with an X server, based on the use of the Ozone layer, which abstracts interaction with the graphics subsystem. The use of Ozone allows for support of both X11 and Wayland in a single Chrome build, without being tied to any specific graphics subsystem. The old backend, which only supports operation through […]
A new version of Delta Chat 1.22 has been released — a messenger that uses email as a transport instead of its own servers (chat-over-email, a specialized email client that operates as a messenger). The application code is distributed under the GPLv3 license, while the core library is available under the MPL 2.0 license (Mozilla Public License). The release is available on Google Play and F-Droid. A similar desktop version is delayed. In the new […]
The release of the anonymous network I2P 1.5.0 and C++ client i2pd 2.39.0 has taken place. We remind you that I2P is a multi-layered anonymous distributed network operating over the regular internet, actively using end-to-end encryption, ensuring anonymity and isolation. In the I2P network, you can anonymously create websites and blogs, send instant messages and emails, exchange files, and organize P2P networks. The base I2P client is written […]
A vulnerability (CVE-2021-3634) has been identified in the libssh library (not to be confused with libssh2), which is intended for adding client and server support for the SSHv2 protocol in C programs. This vulnerability leads to a buffer overflow when initiating the key change (rekey) process using a key exchange mechanism that employs a different hashing algorithm. The issue has been resolved in release 0.9.6. The essence of the problem is that the key change operation […]
The experimental branch of the open implementation of WinAPI — Wine 6.16 has been released. Since the release of version 6.15, 36 bug reports have been closed and 443 changes have been made. The most important changes include: An initial version of the backend for joysticks supporting the HID (Human Interface Devices) protocol has been proposed. Improved support for themes on high pixel density (highDPI) screens. Continued preparations for implementing […]
The release of the LibreELEC 10.0 project has been announced, developing a fork of the OpenELEC distribution for building home theaters. The user interface is based on the Kodi media center. Images are prepared for booting from USB drives or SD cards (32-bit and 64-bit x86, Raspberry Pi 4, various devices on Rockchip and Amlogic chips). With LibreELEC, you can turn any computer into a media center and work with […]
An update of the specialized build of the DogLinux distribution (Debian LiveCD in the style of Puppy Linux), built on the package base of Debian 11 "Bullseye," has been prepared and is intended for testing and maintaining PCs and laptops. It includes applications such as GPUTest, Unigine Heaven, ddrescue, WHDD, and DMDE. The distribution allows you to test hardware functionality, stress the CPU and GPU, and check SMART HDD and NVMe […]