#riscv #ubuntu #ubuntu24 for #visionfive2 is available here apparently
https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/24.04/release/
@mekuso I'm a Mint user, and I'm somewhat more at ease as I was aware of a "parallel" Debian version.
It's such a massive change on #Ubuntu that I expected it to be discussed with the community.
But I'm not surprised, as I have worked with Canonical and with Mark himself. And I won't be surprised if they decide to go back. But I guess—if that will ever happen—that might be too late.
That is going to be an issue, both from #Ubuntu users and (mostly, I guess?) for downstream distributions like @linuxmint
I like the idea of a firmware-like OS (I'll soon post about it) and more things like a Flatpak, but this is forcing a technology (Snaps) nobody cares about except Mark.
But that's definitely not going to work on the server side.
https://oldbytes.space/@feoh/112337886575696195
https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/linux/UbuntuOurLikelyLongtermFuture
thanks @jtheo
What's a good (Debian-based) alternative for Ubuntu, since they seem to be all-in on enshittification? I've used it as my desktop OS for so long, I'm completely out of touch. 😬
(NixOS aka FashOS is not an option.)
Do _Not_ Try to Upgrade to #Ubuntu #Linux 24.04 LTS at This Time 
https://linuxiac.com/do-not-try-to-upgrade-to-ubuntu-24-04-at-this-time/
Does using #nix and its #homemanager #packagemanager in #ubuntu with e.g. #gnome make the #packages installed available as icons on the #desktop when the user, for whom the packages & home manager has been set up, logs into the machine? Or is it only available on the command line of that user? (I mean the process shown in this video which is command line only #cli )
https://tech.aufomm.com/my-nix-journey-use-nix-with-ubuntu/
#nix #ubuntu #package_management
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS released
It wasn't too long ago that new Ubuntu releases were major happenings in the Linux world, as it was the default Linux distribution for many, both old and newcomers, in the desktop Linux space. These days, Ubuntu release hit a little different, with Canonical's focus having shifted much more to the enterprise, and several aspects of the distribution being decidedly unpopular, like the s
https://www.osnews.com/story/139439/ubuntu-24-04-lts-released/
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS "Noble Numbat" has been released with Linux Kernel 6.8, Python 3.12, Ruby 3.2, PHP 8.3, Go 1.22, Rust 1.75
https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-releases-ubuntu-24-04-noble-numbat
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS ‘Noble Numbat’ Is Now Available for Download
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-24-04-lts-noble-numbat-is-now-available-for-download-heres-whats-new
This is nice: Ubuntu 24.04 Supports Easy Installation Of OpenZFS Root File-System With Encryption
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) Beta released https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/ubuntu-2404-lts-noble-numbat-beta-released/
Back door xz vulnerability has been officially reverted for @fedora 40 https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/XZ-Gets-the-All-Clear #malare #XZBackdoor #Fedora #Ubuntu #ArchLinux #Linux #OpenSource #security #patch #Rawhide #FOSS
You can find all #BSD & #Linux boxes right here:
https://gyptazy.ch/blog/collection-of-vagrant-boxes-images-for-apple-silicon-based-on-arm64/
#aarch64 #applesilicon #vm #virtualmachine #NobleNumbat #noble #numbat #Vagrant #DevOps #Canonical #Ubuntu #Linux #release #pipeline
You can find all #BSD & #Linux boxes right here:
https://gyptazy.ch/blog/collection-of-vagrant-boxes-images-for-apple-silicon-based-on-arm64/
#aarch64 #applesilicon #vm #virtualmachine #NobleNumbat #noble #numbat #Vagrant #DevOps #Canonical #Ubuntu #Linux #release #pipeline
The xz backdoor storm isn't over yet and the next storm seems coming up: #LocalPrivilegeEscalation in the #Linux #kernel 5.15 to 6.5 (at least): https://github.com/YuriiCrimson/ExploitGSM
Affects at least #Debian 12 Stable and #Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (including HWE kernels).
(Via https://twitter.com/matteyeux/status/1777974230325354579 and https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1c0i7tx/someone_found_a_kernel_0day/)
Canonical Extends Ubuntu LTS Support To 12 Years For Ubuntu Pro Customers
@dervishe Of course there's still no #FreeBSD version of that closed-source #widevine stuff, so it still pulls in some #Linux libs and stuff (from ports/packages) and you need to enable Linux compatibility ... but at least, these ports now allow to run *only* widevine in Linux-compat, so you don't need some full-blown #Ubuntu (or whatever) userland with some full-blown Linux browser any more.
A capable colleague passed on a request from their client. They want to know if the VM disks are encrypted at rest, if the keys are rotated periodically, and if there's a key retention procedure in place. Ironically, the client's VPS runs on Ubuntu 18.04, which has been out of updates for a year, and despite numerous notifications to upgrade, they believe it can wait. 😄
#CyberSecurity #Encryption #DataProtection #Ubuntu #VPS #TechSupport #InfoSec
Do you know of an example configuration.nix file code chunk, or similar, that (1) sets up #distrobox and (2) results is a given #ubuntu application being available by clicking on an icon in #nixOS using #Gnome ?
Aim:
I want to have the #protonmail #proton application https://proton.me/blog/proton-mail-desktop-app available as one-click on my nixOS device just from the configuration.nix setup (so if I change machine and use the configuratoin.nix the new machine will have the same setup).
https://distrobox.it/
#amd64 offers the best support and is fast.
#arm64 is very efficient and also very fast.
#riscv is amazing & exciting (but slow with my current hw, but I can deal with it)
While amd64 & ARM64 work perfectly fine with #FreeBSD, the #RISCV hardware support (beside #qemu stuff) is still very limited. Currently, #Ubuntu and #OpenBSD work very well there.
#QualvoSec's upcoming features:
- whitelist (packages to update only)
- blacklist (package to refuse from being upgraded)
- API (list of installed packages & versions on nodes)
- Multiple patch windows
- Grouping
- First iteration of (the still very limited) admin tool
#patchmanagement #security #infosec #debian #freebsd #rockylinux #redhat #ubuntu #BSD #securitypatchmanagement #Fedora
I use FreeBSD so that is what I would recommend - with 14.0-RELEASE version.
If you would like to start with #Ubuntu like experience - may be GOOD idea on the start - then You should try latest #GhostBSD 24.x version - which is also FreeBSD 14.x based.
Assuming You will be using x86-64 CPU you will have to download amd64 image.
*-disc1.iso for CD/DVD
*-memstick.img for USB Pendrive
Let me know how it went and if You need any help with it.
https://gyptazy.ch/howtos/howto-install-qualvosec-security-patch-management-on-debian/
Unlike bloated solutions like #Spacewalk or #Landscape, this framework of QualvoSec is characterized by its minimalistic design, ensuring simplicity and ease of use. It operates entirely in Python, utilizing only a handful of imports to streamline the user experience.
https://gyptazy.ch/blog/qualvosec-a-minimalistic-security-patch-management-tools-for-linux-and-bsd/
Rice up your Linux system with these!
Resetting Root Password on #Ubuntu 24.04 #Linux
https://linuxconfig.org/resetting-root-password-on-ubuntu-24-04-linux
So ... LibreOffice on my #FreeBSD system just upgraded from 7.6.x to ... 24.2.x.
With new release model #LibreOffice follows #Ubuntu way with TWO major releases each year ... each 2 months before #Ubuntu release so that next #Ubuntu would have enough time to include it :)
So ... LibreOffice on my #FreeBSD system just upgraded from 7.6.x to ... 24.2.x.
With new release model #LibreOffice follows #Ubuntu way with TWO major releases each year ... each 2 months before #Ubuntu release so that next #Ubuntu would have enough time to include it :)
This should help all the people that are running on #RV64 hardware (like the #VisionFive2, #MilkV, #LicheePi4A, ...) and also want to run #snac2 as a #ActivityPub instance in the #Fediverse like me.
You can grab it here: https://cdn.gyptazy.ch/files/riscv64/ubuntu/snac/snac_2.49_dev_ubuntu_23.10_riscv64_linux.tgz
#Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) Released with #Linux Kernel 6.5, Mesa 23.2
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-22-04-4-lts-jammy-jellyfish-released-with-linux-kernel-6-5-mesa-23-2
Wenn Menschen mich fragen, weshalb sie zB #Ubuntu auf ihren alten Rechner nicht installieren können, empfehle ich meistens #antiX als die #Linux Alternative. Nun entdeckte ich #Sparky und frage mich (noch nicht ausprobiert) ob es #antixLinux ersetzt und ich #SparkyLinux empfehlen kann? Artikel über @SparkyLinux hatte ich bis jetzt nur in Englisch gefunden.
[ENG]
📰 https://www.zdnet.com/article/sparky-linux-is-a-blazing-fast-distro-that-can-keep-your-older-machines-running-for-years/
🐧 https://sparkylinux.org
🐧 https://antixlinux.com
Someone please tell me screen reader support isn’t broken on the major Linux distributions like Fedora and Ubuntu that ship Wayland as default.
(I can’t get the modifier key for Orca to work under the latest Fedora Silverblue and, according to the linked issue, it’s because… it just doesn’t work under Wayland? That can’t be right, right? It would mean the major Linux distributions are inaccessible.)
https://github.com/xkbcommon/libxkbcommon/issues/425
#accessibility #a11y #linux #wayland #fedora #ubuntu #orca #gnome
https://gyptazy.ch/misc/starfive-visionfive2-riscv64-board-perfect-ubuntu-support-review/
Thank you for providing Xfce to users who want a long-term supported base!
To: @xubuntu
From: Fedora
Linux Find Out BIOS Version Using a Command Line Option https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/check-bios-version-linux/ This is useful when you need to upgrade system to get new features or fix bugs with your CPU or motherboard. #linux #opensource #debian #ubuntu #fedora
Is Thunderbird that bad? I've been using it for years, works for me. Author claims it has an 'outdated UI'.
Finally! Evolution is the #Linux email client I've been hoping for
https://www.zdnet.com/article/finally-this-is-the-linux-email-client-ive-been-hoping-for/
Pretty cool update for toolbx: built-in support for Arch and Ubuntu
#fedora #silverblue #toolbx #podman #containers #archlinux #ubuntu
It was just an email, rather than an issue or bug and someone took some efforts to look up my mail and to write me. It made me very happy & we should much more honour the work of others! It reminded me of how much we now take software for granted in our daily life. Things we do and handle our daily business... Even if we don't donate anything or only small amounts, we should always show respect for the time and effort of the author and maintainer. Even a small personalized email can bring great joy :)
#opensource #honour #contribute #work #efforts #time
This morning, a VPS hosting a small e-commerce site (powered by WooCommerce on Ubuntu 22.04) experienced another out-of-memory issue. A colleague (one of the developers) urgently called me, asking to upgrade the VPS due to excessive load.
I pointed out (again, as has often happened in recent weeks) that a VPS with 32GB of RAM (!!!) and 16 dedicated cores (!!!) should not run out of memory with just five simultaneous visits to a small e-commerce site. We host much larger and busier websites on much smaller VPSs. There's likely a WordPress module with a leak, or some interaction between modules causing this issue.
The response: Okay, but just add more RAM and power to solve it.
The illusion of "infinite resources" in the Cloud has led to poor development habits. Sometimes I wonder how much energy and resources we waste (and pollution we generate) due to a lack of basic optimization.
#Tech #Development #CloudComputing #Optimization #WebHosting #WooCommerce #Ubuntu #WordPress #Sustainability #TechRant
You will recognise me by an ugly Christmas sweater or I'll wear a shirt with my avatar (depending on if I'm freezing).
Just an important note for everyone who'll come by car - keep in mind that you need an approval/permission to enter the environmental (low emission) zone in #Brussels (#Belgium) by car.
If your car mets the conditions you can register your license plate for free here: https://lez.brussels/mytax/en/
See you soon!
#FOSS #FOS #opensource #conference #conferences #important #takecare #note #linux #debian #bsd #bsdcafe #freebsd #ubuntu #centos #coders #coding
I have migrated my gemini capsule from #Ubuntu server to #OpenBSD running with vger from @solene
You can find it here:
gemini://snac.solobsd.org
Focussing on #FreeBSD, #NETBSD, #OpenBSD, #DragonflyBSD and #helloSystem in the discussions, also all other flavors like #PFSense, #Illumos (#OpenIndiana) are welcome! You’re a #Linux fan (#Ubuntu, #Debian, #RedHat, #NixOS, #Gentoo,…) - just jump in: #BSDCafe:bsd.cafe
More on my blog:
https://gyptazy.ch/blog/bsd-cafe-the-community-for-bsd-systems-freebsd-openbsd-netbsd/