Desacralizing the Linux overlay filesystem in Docker
Overlay filesystems (also called union filesystems) is a fundamental technology in Docker to create images and containers. They allow creating a union of directories to create a filesystem. Multiple filesystems, which are just directories, are superposed…
Linus Torvalds releases Linux 6.1 rc8 • The Register
Linus Torvalds has announced an eighth release candidate for version 6.1 of the Linux kernel. The emperor penguin last week worried that work on this cut of the kernel had not slowed down, so suggested it might need to stretch beyond his preferred seven…
Reliable and reproducible Linux installation with NixOS
When using an operating system, upgrading packages or installing new ones are common tasks that introduce the risk of affecting the stability of the system. NixOS is a Linux distribution that ensures the reliability of the operating system and allows…
Windows Subsystem for Linux is now generally available
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a compatibility layer for running native Linux binaries on Windows. It allows developers to run a GNU/Linux environment – including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications directly on the Windows…
‘Dirty Pipe’ Linux vulnerability discovered
On Monday, a cybersecurity researcher released the details of a Linux vulnerability that allows an attacker to overwrite data in arbitrary read-only files. The vulnerability — CVE-2022-0847 — was discovered by Max Kellermann in April 2021,…
Tired of Windows? It’s time to give Linux a try.
Source: Windows Central It’s been a full two years since I wrote about how Linux is now a viable OS for PC gaming and in that time a lot has changed. The open-source desktop OS isn’t just for gaming. It’s also great for a bunch of other…
AMD Ryzen APUs Get A Free Performance Boost With Linux 5.16, Up To 28% Improvement
The latest Linux 5.16 Kernel has brought in a nice performance improvement for AMD Ryzen APU owners, as demonstrated by Phoronix. Linux 5.16 Kernel Gives AMD Ryzen APUs Up To A 28% Performance Boost Phoronix has published a series of benchmarks on the…
How to become a Linux pro
The great resignation has left employers desperate for developers, project managers, and system administrators. One thing these jobs have in common is they require Linux-savvy people. As technical job site Dice wrote in its most recent job report,…
Chrome OS, Linux, macOS or Windows: The benefits of each OS for your laptop
Unsure of which operating system you want to run on your laptop? Jack Wallen offers some key benefits of the available choices. Image: GettyImages/Maryna Andriichenko Laptops are an indispensable piece of hardware that are far more flexible than…
$150 “Qux” gadget sure looks a lot like this generic Linux TV box that wholesalers list for $15
There’s some buzz on the internet about the Qux (“Cucks”, see), a mysterious gadget being marketed at the MAGA crowd. Its Indiegogo campaign went into orbit, with more than a thousand people apparently ponying up $170,000 to pre-order…