Linux 6.15 USB/Thunderbolt Changes Include The New PS883X Driver - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.15-USB
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.15-USB
Phoronix
Linux 6.15 USB/Thunderbolt Changes Include The New PS883X Driver
Along with the staging updates, driver core, and char/misc merges this week for the areas of the kernel overseen by Greg Kroah-Hartman, he also sent out the USB and Thunderbolt updates for the Linux 6.15 kernel.
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OpenVPN Vulnerability Let Attackers Crash Servers & Execute Remote Code
https://cybersecuritynews.com/openvpn-vulnerability-let-attackers-crash-servers/
https://cybersecuritynews.com/openvpn-vulnerability-let-attackers-crash-servers/
Cyber Security News
OpenVPN Vulnerability Let Attackers Crash Servers & Execute Remote Code
The OpenVPN community released version 2.6.14 on April 2, 2025, specifically to address this server-side vulnerability.
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Coreboot 25.03 Released With Support For 22 More Motherboards - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Coreboot-25.03-Released
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Coreboot-25.03-Released
Phoronix
Coreboot 25.03 Released With Support For 22 More Motherboards
For those looking to replace their proprietary BIOS with the open-source Coreboot on a supported platform or are already doing so, Coreboot 25.03 is out today to provide the newest capabilities for this open-source BIOS/firmware solution.
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7 Code Editors You Can Use for Vibe Coding on Linux
https://itsfoss.com/vibe-coding-editors/
https://itsfoss.com/vibe-coding-editors/
It's FOSS
7 Code Editors You Can Use for Vibe Coding on Linux
Want to try vibe coding? Here are the best editors I recommend using on Linux.
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APT 3.0 Debian Package Manager Released with Revamped Command-Line Interface - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/apt-3-0-debian-package-manager-released-with-revamped-command-line-interface
https://9to5linux.com/apt-3-0-debian-package-manager-released-with-revamped-command-line-interface
9to5Linux
APT 3.0 Debian Package Manager Released with Revamped Command-Line Interface
APT 3.0 package manager for Debian-based systems is now available with a compeltely revamped command-line interface and other changes.
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Wine 10.5 Released with Vulkan H.264 Decoding
https://linuxiac.com/wine-10-5-released-with-vulkan-h264-decoding/
https://linuxiac.com/wine-10-5-released-with-vulkan-h264-decoding/
Linuxiac
Wine 10.5 Released with Vulkan H.264 Decoding
Wine 10.5 is out with ARM64 large page support, updated Mono 10.0, Bluetooth pairing, Vulkan H.264 decoding, and more.
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Look, no patches! Why Chainguard OS might be the most secure Linux ever | ZDNET
https://www.zdnet.com/article/look-no-patches-why-chainguard-os-might-be-the-most-secure-linux-ever/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/look-no-patches-why-chainguard-os-might-be-the-most-secure-linux-ever/
ZDNET
Look, no patches! Why Chainguard OS might be the most secure Linux ever
A secure container company listens to several top Linux maintainers on how to build the most secure Linux distro possible. The result: Chainguard OS.
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Steam Deck Verified round-up for early April 25 with new and upcoming games | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-deck-verified-round-up-for-early-april-25-with-new-and-upcoming-games/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-deck-verified-round-up-for-early-april-25-with-new-and-upcoming-games/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Deck Verified round-up for early April 25 with new and upcoming games
Need a fresh game for the weekend and you're playing on Steam Deck or Desktop Linux? Here's some fresh picks of games that recently became Steam Deck Verified.
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You Can Now Install Linux Kernel 6.14 on Ubuntu 24.10, Hereβs How
https://9to5linux.com/you-can-now-install-linux-kernel-6-14-on-ubuntu-24-10-heres-how
https://9to5linux.com/you-can-now-install-linux-kernel-6-14-on-ubuntu-24-10-heres-how
9to5Linux
You Can Now Install Linux Kernel 6.14 on Ubuntu 24.10, Hereβs How
You can now install the latest and greatest Linux 6.14 kernel series on your Ubuntu distribution. Hereβs how to do it!
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Valkey 8.1 In-Memory Data Store Unleashes 10% Faster Throughput
https://linuxiac.com/valkey-8-1-in-memory-data-store-unleashes-10-faster-throughput/
https://linuxiac.com/valkey-8-1-in-memory-data-store-unleashes-10-faster-throughput/
Linuxiac
Valkey 8.1 In-Memory Data Store Unleashes 10% Faster Throughput
Valkey 8.1 in-memory data store is here with boosts in performance, lower latency, enhanced observability, and more.
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FEX 2504 Ships More Optimizations For Running x86_64 Linux Binaries On ARM64 - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FEX-2504-Released
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FEX-2504-Released
Phoronix
FEX 2504 Ships More Optimizations For Running x86_64 Linux Binaries On ARM64
FEX 2504 is out with its newest monthly feature update for this open-source emulator that allows running x86/x86_64 binaries on AArch64 Linux hosts
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Outlaw Group Uses SSH Brute-Force to Deploy Cryptojacking Malware on Linux Servers
https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/outlaw-group-uses-ssh-brute-force-to.html
https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/outlaw-group-uses-ssh-brute-force-to.html
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PostgreSQL Turns To AVX-512 For CRC32 Computations: Up To 3x Faster
https://www.phoronix.com/news/PostgreSQL-CRC32C-AVX512
https://www.phoronix.com/news/PostgreSQL-CRC32C-AVX512
Phoronix
PostgreSQL Turns To AVX-512 For CRC32 Computations: Up To 3x Faster
In addition to the recent optional IO_uring support for the PostgreSQL database server on Linux and async I/O batch mode, another exciting performance improvement was merged this week
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Malicious Python Packages on PyPI Downloaded 39,000+ Times, Steal Sensitive Data
https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/malicious-python-packages-on-pypi.html
https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/malicious-python-packages-on-pypi.html
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Zorin OS 17.3 takes Brave step of changing default browser β’ The Register
https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/03/zorin_os_173/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/03/zorin_os_173/
The Register
Zorin OS 17.3 takes the Brave step of changing its default browser from Firefox
Comment: To be fair, it sounds like the team has ironed out the more controversial features
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Celluloid 0.28 Adds Lua Module Support, Refreshes UI - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/celluloid-0-28-adds-lua-module-support-refreshes-ui
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/celluloid-0-28-adds-lua-module-support-refreshes-ui
OMG! Ubuntu
Celluloid 0.28 Adds Lua Module Support, Refreshes UI
Open-source video player Celluloid premiered a new release this weekend with user-interface improvements, support for Lua models and more. Celluloid is a
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Beacon W5+ SoM - A tiny (27x15mm) Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ System-on-Module for wearables - CNX Software
https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/04/06/beacon-w5-som-a-tiny-27x15mm-qualcomm-snapdragon-w5-system-on-module-for-wearables/
https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/04/06/beacon-w5-som-a-tiny-27x15mm-qualcomm-snapdragon-w5-system-on-module-for-wearables/
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I'm a Linux power user, and the latest Ubuntu update put a smile on my face | ZDNET
https://www.zdnet.com/article/im-a-linux-power-user-and-the-latest-ubuntu-update-put-a-smile-on-my-face/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/im-a-linux-power-user-and-the-latest-ubuntu-update-put-a-smile-on-my-face/
ZDNET
I'm a Linux power user, and the latest Ubuntu update put a smile on my face
Canonical is preparing the release of Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) with a new kernel, the latest desktop environment, and an improved installer.
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Mozilla takes pity on Firefox extension developers β’ The Register
https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/07/mozilla_takes_pity_on_firefox/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/07/mozilla_takes_pity_on_firefox/
The Register
Mozilla takes pity on Firefox extension developers
: Plan to standardize consent dialogs aims to lighten burden on devs, users, reviewers
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Google fixes Android zero-days exploited in attacks, 60 other flaws
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-android-zero-days-exploited-in-attacks-60-other-flaws/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-android-zero-days-exploited-in-attacks-60-other-flaws/
BleepingComputer
Google fixes Android zero-days exploited in attacks, 60 other flaws
Google has released patches for 62 vulnerabilities in Android's April 2025 security update, including two zero-days exploited in targeted attacks.
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