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The elfshaker project is developing a version control system for ELF files

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The first release of the elfshaker project has been published, which develops a version control system for binary files optimized for tracking changes in ELF format executable files. The system stores binary patches between files and allows for the retrieval of the necessary version by key, significantly speeding up the 'git bisect' operation and greatly reducing the amount of disk space used. The project code is distributed under the Apache-2.0 license. The program […]

Vulnerability in LibreSSL that allows bypassing certificate-based authentication.

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The OpenBSD project has released a corrective version of the portable edition of the LibreSSL 3.4.2 package, which is a fork of OpenSSL aimed at providing a higher level of security. The new version addresses a vulnerability in the X.509 certificate verification code that leads to ignoring errors when handling an unverified certificate chain. This issue could result in bypassing authentication when checking specially crafted certificates with incorrect […]

The Airyx project develops a FreeBSD edition compatible with macOS applications.

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The first beta release of the Airyx operating system is now available, offering a macOS-style environment aimed at providing a certain level of compatibility with macOS applications. Airyx is based on FreeBSD and utilizes a graphical stack based on the X server. The project's developments are distributed under the BSD license. The size of the bootable ISO image is 1.9 GB (x86_64). The project's goal is stated to achieve compatibility with applications […]

Release of Libreboot 20211122, a fully free distribution of Coreboot.

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The release of the Libreboot distribution 20211122 has been published. This is the third release as part of the GNU project and it continues to be presented as a test version, as it requires further stabilization and testing. Libreboot is a fully free fork of the CoreBoot project, providing a binary-free replacement for proprietary UEFI and BIOS firmware responsible for initializing the CPU, memory, peripherals, and other hardware components. […]

The release of the atomically updatable Endless OS 4.0 distribution

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After a year of development, the release of Endless OS 4.0 has been published, aimed at creating an easy-to-use system where users can quickly choose applications to their liking. Applications are distributed as self-sufficient packages in Flatpak format. The size of the available installation images ranges from 3.3 to 17 GB. The distribution does not use traditional package managers, instead offering minimal atomic […]

Release of pyspread 2.0, a spreadsheet application.

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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, a package for running Windows games on Linux.

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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 […]

Release of the minimalist distribution Alpine Linux 3.15

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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 […]

Release of the network analyzer Wireshark 3.6

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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 due to access to search queries.

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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 […]

Release of the Deepin 20.3 distribution, developing its own graphical environment.

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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. […]

Fingerprint cloning method using a laser printer

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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 […]

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