A claim that desktops are less secure than mobile devices can be true or false, but this depends highly on their ...

In February, The Linux Foundation’s Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) initiated the Open Source Project Security Baseline (OSPS Baseline) to establish minimum security requirements for ...

Open-source software (OSS) may be in the crosshairs of military and government agencies as the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) evaluates the risks of both free and proprietary software. Katie ...

I finally bit the bullet and swapped out an aging laptop and a failing desktop with much smaller replacements. My initial plan was to buy two well-endowed refurbished desktop computers. Instead, I ...

The report noted a significant drop in confidence in open-source supply chain security — from 23.81% to 12.31%. This decline likely reflects increased awareness of supply chain attacks, such as the XZ ...

The MakuluLinux LinDoz 2025 edition is one of the most useful and functional AI-powered Linux distributions available. Based on a heavily modified version of the Cinnamon desktop and the latest Debian ...

Researchers at the University of Waterloo’s Cheriton School of Computer Science in Canada found that modifying just 30 lines of code in the Linux kernel could cut data center energy consumption by 30% ...

In 2025, open-source technology will navigate growing challenges, from security and sustainability to funding. New AI projects may offer solutions, but uncertainty remains. However, the open-source ...

Live kernel patching minimizes the need for organizations to take down servers, reboot systems, or schedule disruptive maintenance windows. While these challenges are significant, live patching offers ...

Some software developers disagree with the open-source community on licensing and compliance issues, arguing that the community needs to redefine what constitutes free open-source code. The term “open ...

While Java Dev Kit (JDK) 11 reached its end of maintenance in RHEL 9, this new release continues supporting customers using it. The new default JDK 17 brings new features and tools for building and ...

The merger of two popular open-source communities could sharpen the focus on bolstering online privacy and web-surfing anonymity. The Amnesic Incognito Live System, or Tails, and the anonymity network ...