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The release of the Ubuntu 21.04 "Hirsute Hippo" distribution is now available, which is categorized as an interim release, with updates provided for 9 months (support will continue until January 2022). Installation images have been created for Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server, Lubuntu, Kubuntu, Ubuntu Mate, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu Studio, Xubuntu, and Ubuntu Kylin (the edition for China). Key changes include the continuation of […]
The release of Chrome OS 90 has taken place, built on the Linux kernel, using the upstart system manager, the ebuild/portage build toolkit, open components, and the Chrome 90 web browser. The user environment of Chrome OS is limited to the web browser, and instead of standard applications, web applications are utilized. Nevertheless, Chrome OS includes a fully functional multi-window interface, desktop, and taskbar. The Chrome OS 90 build […]
Corrective releases OpenVPN 2.5.2 and 2.4.11 have been prepared, a package for creating virtual private networks that allows for establishing an encrypted connection between two client machines or for operating a centralized VPN server to support multiple clients simultaneously. The OpenVPN code is distributed under the GPLv2 license, and ready-to-use binary packages are generated for Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, and Windows. The new releases address a vulnerability (CVE-2020-15078) that allows […]
Microsoft has announced the start of testing for the ability to run Linux applications with a graphical interface in environments based on the WSL2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux), which is designed to run Linux executables on Windows. The applications are fully integrated with the Windows desktop, including support for placing shortcuts in the Start menu, sound playback, microphone input, OpenGL hardware acceleration, […]
Greg Kroah-Hartman, responsible for maintaining the stable branch of the Linux kernel, has decided to cease acceptance of any changes from the University of Minnesota into the Linux kernel, as well as to roll back all previously accepted patches and conduct their re-review. The reason for the blockage is the activities of a research group studying the potential advancement of hidden vulnerabilities in the code of open-source projects. This group submitted patches, […]
The release of Node.js 16.0 has taken place, a platform for executing network applications in JavaScript. Node.js 16.0 is classified as part of the long-term support branches, but this status will only be assigned in October after stabilization is completed. Support for Node.js 16.0 will continue until April 2023. The maintenance of the previous LTS branch Node.js 14.0 will last until April 2023, while the earlier LTS branch 12.0 […]
The release of the specialized distribution Tails 4.18 (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) has been formed, based on the Debian package base and designed for ensuring anonymous internet access. Anonymous access in Tails is provided by the Tor network. All connections, except for traffic through the Tor network, are blocked by a packet filter by default. User data storage in persistence mode between launches is handled by […]
Oracle has released a corrective update for the virtualization system VirtualBox 6.1.20, which includes 22 fixes. The changelog does not explicitly mention the resolution of 20 vulnerabilities that Oracle reported separately without providing detailed information. It is only known that the three most critical issues have danger levels of 8.1, 8.2, and 8.4 (likely allowing access to the host system from within the virtual […]
After a year of development, a new stable branch of the high-performance HTTP server and multiprotocol proxy server nginx 1.20.0 has been presented, which has incorporated changes accumulated in the main branch 1.19.x. Moving forward, all changes in the stable branch 1.20 will focus on fixing serious bugs and vulnerabilities. A main branch nginx 1.21 will soon be formed, in which the development of new […]
The experimental implementation of FLoC technology, developed by Google to replace tracking cookies, launched in Chrome 89, has faced opposition from the community. After the implementation of FLoC, Google plans to completely discontinue support for third-party cookies in Chrome/Chromium that are set when accessing websites different from the current page's domain. Currently, selective testing of FLoC is being carried out on a small […]
Mozilla has removed the 'View Page Info' option from the context menu in Firefox 88 without mentioning it in the release notes or informing users, which previously allowed users to easily view page parameters and get links to images and resources used on the page. The hotkey 'CTRL+I' for invoking the 'View Page Info' dialogue still works for now. The dialogue can also be accessed through […]
The release of web browser Firefox 88 has taken place. Additionally, an update for the long-term support branch 78.10.0 has been formed. The Firefox 89 branch will soon enter beta testing, with the release scheduled for June 1. Key innovations include adding support for integrated input forms in PDF viewer, which utilize JavaScript for interactive user engagement.