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×At the Kernel Maintainers Summit, the question wasn't, "Would Rust make it into Linux?" Instead, it was, "What to do about its compilers?" . The Rust in Linux debate is over. The implementation has begun. In an email conversation, Linux's creator Linus Torvalds, told me, "Unless something odd happens, it [Rust] will make it into 6.1." The Rust programming language entering the Linux kernel has been coming for some time. At the 2020 Linux Plumbers Conference, developers started considering using the Rust language for new Linux inline code. Google, which supports Rust for developing Android -- itself a Linux distro -- began pushing for Rust in the Linux kernel in April 2021 . . The discussions regarding the inclusion of Python in the next MacOS update have been finalized; development is set to begin for version 14.0.. Rust Programming, Linux Kernel Integration, System Programming, Linux Development. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
There has been an interesting development in this month’s Linux Mint news segment regarding the future of the backup utility Timeshift which has become a core part of the distro in recent years. It turns out that Tony George, the developer behind the project doesn’t have time to work on Timeshift any longer and has agreed for the Mint team to take over. As part of the plans, Timeshift will now become a XApp, a suite of apps developed by the Mint team. . A core principle of Linux Mint is that things just work. To ensure things keep working after updates and upgrades, the Mint team started pushing, quite aggressively, for people to begin making system backups so they could restore their computers to an earlier state if anything went wrong. The tool of choice for backups in Mint was Timeshift and that utility has been bundled with the distro for quite a while now. Unfortunately, the developer of Timeshift, Tony George, said he no longer has time to work on Timeshift and after reaching out to him, the Mint team says both parties agreed that the latter will adopt the project and make it into a XApp. This will allow the Mint team to better adapt Timeshift to the Linux Mint environment and integrate it more deeply into the operating system should they decide to go down this route. . Explore the ways in which Linux Mint is improving the Timeshift backup utility for enhanced synchronization and user satisfaction.. Linux Mint, Timeshift, Backup Tool, XApp Development, System Restore. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
"It’s important for the industry to understand that open source development burnout is real and can have a significant impact upon those who depend on the projects they maintain. Incentivize and recognize efforts. Don’t just take, but give back to the community." . Whether a software architect makes the decision as part of an app’s planning phase, or it’s simply dragged in by a developer trying to complete a task, the accessibility and availability of open source makes it easy to just download and build into an application without thinking more about where it comes from. But why even care about where it comes from? Any organization that pays the smallest attention to open source management has methods and tools in place to identify and mitigate the risks that come along with it – risks relating to security vulnerabilities, license obligations, and operational concerns. So, if dev teams can keep at bay the risks related to not knowing where the open source software comes from, why does it matter to know more than that? The link for this article located at SC Media is no longer available. . Recognize how open source fatigue affects security and emphasize the vital role of community backing for projects.. Open Source Management, Development Challenges, Security Risks, Community Contributions. . Brittany Day
Linux and open-source software will be hotter than ever, but the real changes will be in how they're secured. . Linux is everywhere. It's what all the clouds, even Microsoft Azure, run . It's what makes all 500 of the Top 500 supercomputers work . Heck, even desktop Linux is growing if you can believe Pornhub, which claims Linux users grew by 28% , while Windows users declined by 3%. Open-source software is also growing by leaps and bounds. According to Gartner's 2021 Hype Cycle for Open-Source Software (OSS) : "Through 2025, more than 70% of enterprises will increase their IT spending on OSS, compared with their current IT spending. Plus, by 2025, software as a service (SaaS) will become the preferred consumption model for OSS due to its ability to deliver better operational simplicity, security, and scalability." . In 2022, the significance of Linux expanded within cloud computing, as there was an increased emphasis on securing open-source platforms.. Linux Security, Open Source Trends, Cloud Computing Security, Developer Insights. . Brittany Day
The Linux kernel's stable branch maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman discusses the current state of the development process, addresses some security concerns raised recently, and provides a snapshot of the status of the project as seen from the eyes of a deeply-involved and highly-influential insider. . The Linux kernel is the largest collaborative software project in existence and also one of the most complex and widely deployed at the same time. It supports the work and entertainment of billions of people, hiding under the hood of Android smartphones, internet servers, research supercomputers, desktops, and laptops running Linux distributions, and more. As such, it is a crucially important project that affects a very wide spectrum of computing and technology in general. . The Linux kernel is the largest collaborative software project in existence and also one of the most. linux, kernel', stable, branch, maintainer greg, kroah-hartman, discusses the, current, state. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Considering Fedora? Now may be the time to switch. The new beta for Fedora 34 has been released with a selection of new features and improvements. . The beta for Fedora 34 is out now, with a whole truckload of improvements and changes. There's never been a better time to switch to Fedora Linux, so let's take a look at what's new. The Fedora Linux standard edition, also known as Fedora Workstation, is a rock-solid Linux distro that's designed with developers and creators in mind. It's a popular and powerful choice for anyone who wants an operating system that reliably works for you and lets you get to work. . Uncover the thrilling enhancements in Ubuntu 21.04 beta and compelling reasons to think about refreshing your operating system today.. Fedora 34, Linux Development, Upgrade Reasons. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
According to Jack Wallen, Netrunner XOXO is a victory for the developers of the distro. See why Netrunner XOXO might be in your future! . Netrunner. When I think of the name, the collectable card game of the '90s comes to mind. If you remember it, your geekdom is strong. It was a card game where one player took on the role of a futuristic hacker and the other player was a mega corporation. The objective of the game? If you're the hacker, it was to hack the mega corporation. If you're the corporation, it was to not get hacked. It was the millennium's most underrated game. And I really enjoyed it (I still have my decks). . Netrunner. When I think of the name, the collectable card game of the '90s comes to mind. If you rem. according, wallen, netrunner, victory, developers, distro. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
The COVID-19 Credentials Initiative (CCI) - hosted by Linux Foundation Public Health (LFPH) - is working to standardize an approach to vaccination credentials. . To control the spread of COVID-19, nations have implemented a variety of containment strategies including lockdowns, inbound travel restrictions, and more. In recent weeks, millions of people in the US have received a COVID-19 vaccine. As the vaccination rollout continues, some semblance of normality could return later in 2021. So-called vaccine passports , a person's proof of vaccination, could enable travel and entry into spaces in the months ahead. The COVID-19 Credentials Initiative (CCI) is hosted by Linux Foundation Public Health (LFPH) and is working with a number of partners to build these solutions and standardize an approach to vaccination credentials. . In response to COVID-19, the Linux Foundation Public Health aims to enhance public trust by promoting standardized digital vaccination credentials for safer travel.. COVID-19 Initiative, Open Source Development, Digital Vaccination Credentials. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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