Category: Internet News

Linus Torvalds explained the issues with implementing ZFS for the Linux kernel

During a discussion on task scheduler tests, one participant provided an example that, despite claims of maintaining compatibility during the development of the Linux kernel, recent changes in the kernel have disrupted the proper functioning of the 'ZFS on Linux' module. Linus Torvalds responded that the principle of 'not breaking users' applies to maintaining external kernel interfaces used by user-space applications. […]

Tor Browser 9.0.3

Tor Browser 9.0.3 is now available for download. This release features important security updates for Firefox. This new stable release includes security fixes for Firefox 68.4.0esr. We have also updated Tor to 0.4.2.5 for desktop versions. On Android, we fixed a potential crash after loading. Tor Browser 9.0.4 Mozilla is preparing a new version of Firefox, 68.4.1, addressing additional […]

Tor Browser 9.0.4

Tor Browser 9.0.4 is now available on the Tor Browser download page as well as in the distribution catalog. This release fixes a critical security issue in Firefox: CVE-2019-17026. Full list of changes since Tor Browser 9.0.3: All platforms Firefox updated to 68.4.1esr Source: linux.org.ru

IPFire 2.23 Core 139 release

IPFire is a lightweight Linux distribution designed for use on networking devices, particularly firewalls. The distribution is managed through a web interface for easier access. The new update called Core 139 includes: Improved boot and reconnect: remote scripts have been cleaned up to avoid unnecessary delays after transferring the system to DHCP leasing from the ISP. This […]

Release of project DXVK 1.5.1 implementing Direct3D 9/10/11 on top of the Vulkan API.

The release of the DXVK 1.5.1 layer has been formed, providing an implementation of DXGI (DirectX Graphics Infrastructure), Direct3D 9, 10, and 11, which works through call translation into the Vulkan API. To use DXVK, drivers that support the Vulkan API are required, such as AMD RADV 18.3, NVIDIA 415.22, Intel ANV 19.0, and AMDVLK. DXVK can be used to run 3D applications and games on Linux […]

Google Project Zero changes the approach to disclosing vulnerability data

According to reports from various internet sources, this year the Google Project Zero research team, which works in the field of information security, will change its own rules regarding the public disclosure of discovered vulnerabilities. According to the new rules, information about the found vulnerabilities will not be made public until the expiration of a 90-day period. Regardless of when developers resolve the issue, representatives […]

Update Firefox 72.0.1 and 68.4.1 to fix a critical 0-day vulnerability

A selection of charts and results from various studies with brief annotations from the author of the Telegram channel Groks. Only one company among the largest debutants on the stock exchange this year is profitable. The stock prices of 10 out of 14 tech companies that went public in 2019 fell from the very first day of trading. And all companies, except for Zoom, are expected to incur losses. Moreover, some have expenses nearly […]

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Emergency patches for Firefox 72.0.1 and 68.4.1 have been released, addressing a critical vulnerability (CVE-2019-17026) that allows for code execution when certain specially crafted pages are opened. The danger is compounded by the fact that attacks using this vulnerability had been observed even before the fix was implemented, and a working exploit is in the hands of attackers. All Firefox users are strongly advised to update their browser immediately, […]

Huawei has released a new Linux distribution, openEuler.

Huawei has announced the completion of the infrastructure for developing a new Linux distribution—openEuler, which will grow with community involvement. The project's website has already published the first release, openEuler 1.0, the ISO image (3.2 GB) of which is currently available only for systems based on the Aarch64 (ARM64) architecture. The repository contains about 1000 packages compiled for ARM64 and x86_64 architectures. The source […]

A new option will appear in the Task Manager in Windows 10.

Microsoft has released a fresh update of Windows 10 Build 19541 as part of the 'insider' program. It is available in the Fast Ring and includes several minor enhancements that may or may not be included in the 2020 release. However, the new features are intriguing. Firstly, there is a new option in Task Manager that will show users the architecture of each process. It […]

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