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Security Boulevard, Friday, August 16th, 2024

Essential Linux Security Tools: A Comprehensive Overview For Security Professionals

Vol 317 · Issue 2 · 2024-08-16

Combining multiple Linux security tools to protect against various threats is crucial for a robust security posture. Effective use of security tools requires knowledge of their capabilities, configurations, and how to integrate them into a comprehensive security strategy. Implementing modern security practices like live patching helps to apply critical security updates without system downtime.

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Essential Linux Security Tools: A Comprehensive Overview For Security Professionals

Tecmint, Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

12 Best Open Source Chatgpt Alternatives For Linux

Vol 317 · Issue 2 · 2024-08-13

ChatGPT is a popular chatbot and virtual assistant developed by OpenAI and has been on the market since November 30, 2022. This chart model allows you to fine-tune and steer a conversation toward the ideal duration, structure, tone, degree of detail, and language.

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12 Best Open Source Chatgpt Alternatives For Linux

Security Boulevard, Monday, July 29th, 2024

Linux Evolution: A Comprehensive Timeline

Vol 316 · Issue 5 · 2024-07-29

Since its inception as a one-man project in the early 1990s, the Linux operating system has undergone significant expansion. From powering web servers to running supercomputers, its impact is undeniable. But how did this open-source phenomenon come to be? Let's dive into the key milestones in the journey of Linux evolution from a student project to a dominant operating system.

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Linux Evolution: A Comprehensive Timeline

Security Boulevard, Thursday, July 25th, 2024

The Ultimate Guide To Linux Patch Management

Vol 316 · Issue 4 · 2024-07-25

System administrators that work in enterprise environments know that patching is practically a full-time job. Consider the effort involved in patching just one system: a sysadmin must determine that a patch is available, plan for downtime or disruption, download the patch, deploy the patch to the system, and ensure it recovers its previous state.

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The Ultimate Guide To Linux Patch Management

Techstrong ITSM, Wednesday, July 17th, 2024

CentOS Is Dead. Now What?

Vol 316 · Issue 3 · 2024-07-17

CentOS is dead. Long live CentOS. The time has come. Red Hat has officially ended support for CentOS, the open-source downstream version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

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CentOS Is Dead. Now What?

How-To Geek, Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

Linux Is Free, But I Pay for Linux PCs: Here's Why

Vol 316 · Issue 3 · 2024-07-16

One of the perks of Linux is that both the operating system and the vast majority of apps are free. Yet if you try to buy a PC that comes with Linux, you might end up spending more than buying one with Windows. Why spend that extra money when you can install Linux on an existing computer for free?

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Linux Is Free, But I Pay for Linux PCs: Here's Why

Tecmint, Tuesday, June 18th, 2024

How To Install Apache Pinot In Linux

Vol 315 · Issue 3 · 2024-06-18

Apache Pinot is a real-time distributed OLAP datastore designed to answer OLAP queries with low latency. It is often used in conjunction with Apache Kafka for real-time data ingestion and analysis.

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How To Install Apache Pinot In Linux

Fortra, Monday, June 17th, 2024

A Deep Dive into SELinux

Vol 315 · Issue 3 · 2024-06-17

Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux), initially known for its perceived complexity in configuration and maintenance, has evolved into an indispensable security architecture across most Linux distributions.

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A Deep Dive into SELinux

Search Data Center, Thursday, June 6th, 2024

SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux)

Vol 315 · Issue 1 · 2024-06-06

By Gavin WrightTim Culverhouse, Site Editor What is SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux)? SELinux, or Security-Enhanced Linux, is a part of the Linux kernel that acts as a protective agent to the OS. In the Linux kernel, SELinux is a mandatory access controls (MAC) mechanism that restricts programs with rules and policies set by the system administrator.

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SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux)

How-To Geek, Monday, June 3rd, 2024

7 Common Linux Myths You Should Stop Believing

Vol 315 · Issue 1 · 2024-06-03

Time to debunk some myths. Linux has come a long way since its inception. Yet, so many myths continue to cloud its reputation. Some of these myths have died in the long run. But a lot of them still exist. So I decided to wear my detective hat and investigate some of the myths surrounding Linux.

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7 Common Linux Myths You Should Stop Believing

linuxiac, Monday, May 6th, 2024

AlmaLinux 9.4 Released, Here's What's New

Vol 314 · Issue 2 · 2024-05-06

Today, AlmaLinux OS Foundation announces the much-anticipated arrival of AlmaLinux 9.4, codenamed 'Seafoam Ocelot.' One thing can't be denied: Alma is a champion of rolling out their releases quickly right after RHEL's main one; in this case, the gap is four days.

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AlmaLinux 9.4 Released, Here's What's New

TuxCare, Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

Hardening Embedded Linux IoT Devices: A Comprehensive Guide

Vol 314 · Issue 1 · 2024-05-02

Embedded systems are everywhere - from smart thermostats in your home to industrial sensors in factories. But with this growing presence in the interconnected world of IoT (Internet of Things), these devices become attractive targets for attackers. Ensuring the security of embedded Linux systems is paramount to safeguarding the sensitive data they collect and transmit.

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Hardening Embedded Linux IoT Devices: A Comprehensive Guide

Linux Journal, Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024

Strengthening Linux Security By Auditing With Openscap

Vol 313 · Issue 4 · 2024-04-23

In today's digital landscape, where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, ensuring the security of Linux systems is paramount. Security auditing plays a pivotal role in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, safeguarding sensitive data, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

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Strengthening Linux Security By Auditing With Openscap

Linux Journal, Thursday, April 11th, 2024

How To Build Resilience With Linux High Availability Clustering

Vol 313 · Issue 2 · 2024-04-11

In the age of digital transformation, the uptime and continuous availability of systems are paramount for businesses across all sectors. High Availability (HA) clustering has emerged as a critical strategy for ensuring that services remain accessible, even in the face of hardware or software failures.

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How To Build Resilience With Linux High Availability Clustering

LinuxStans, Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

Linux Server Maintenance Checklist

Vol 313 · Issue 1 · 2024-04-03

If you own a Linux server, you're probably already doing some of these maintenance tasks. Our checklist will help you keep track of all the tasks you should do on your Linux server to properly maintain it.

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Linux Server Maintenance Checklist

How-To Geek, Monday, March 11th, 2024

Linux Kernel 6.8 Arrives With Future-Forward Features

Vol 312 · Issue 2 · 2024-03-11

Today marks the release of Linux kernel 6.8. This is a relatively "normal" release when compared to last year's Linux kernel 6.7, though it includes several future-forward improvements and bug fixes. Naturally, the merge window for Linux kernel 6.9 will open shortly after this 6.8 release.

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Linux Kernel 6.8 Arrives With Future-Forward Features