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technology9 days ago•2 min saved

GNOME 51 Poised to Replace System Monitor with Resources

GNOME 51 could replace the GNOME System Monitor with the GNOME Resources app, which adds features like NPU and GPU power monitoring and broader device support. Ubuntu has already switched to Resources. The Resources project, now hosted by GNOME.org GitLab after being incubator-hosted and previously on GitHub, is moving toward promotion as the core monitor in GNOME 51, with a merge request underway to swap org.gnome.SystemMonitor for org.gnome.Resources. If timelines hold, the change could land with GNOME 51 in September, or potentially follow in GNOME 52 next spring.

via Phoronix|

#gnome #linux #resources

security17 days ago•17 min saved

DirtyFrag Drives Linux Privilege Escapes, Ubuntu Offline, and a Wave of Security Breaches

DirtyFrag chains CopyFail and a new RPC flaw to corrupt the Linux page cache, enabling root-level code execution and potential persistence or container escapes with no patches yet; Ubuntu endured a prolonged DDoS outage that knocked update services offline; ShinyHunters breached the education software provider Infrastructure, exposing Canvas student data; other notes include Edge password vault memory exposure and DaemonTools backdoored, with continued TETRA-related activity and Oracle shifting to monthly security updates.

via Hackaday|

#backdoor #breach #linux

technology25 days ago•9 min saved

Ubuntu outage extends beyond a day as DDoS targets Canonical

Ubuntu and Canonical’s servers have been offline for more than 24 hours due to a cross-border DDoS attack, hampering the company’s ability to communicate after a major vulnerability disclosure. Updates remain available from mirror sites, while a pro‑Iran group claims responsibility and officials have offered little public comment as the outage persists.

via Ars Technica|

#canonical #ddos #linux

technology27 days ago•48 min saved

PS5 gains Linux PC mode via soft-mod for PC gaming

A developer published GitHub steps to install Linux on select older (disc-based) PS5s, turning the console into a Linux PC capable of PC gaming (e.g., GTA V at 60fps with ray tracing, Spider‑Man at 1440p/60). The method is a non-persistent soft mod that works on 3.xx–4.xx firmware; 5.xx isn’t supported yet. The Linux install includes VRAM Allocation and fan controls, may require re-enabling the WLAN after first boot, and supports 1080p–4K output at 60Hz (120Hz possible later). The developer notes there’s no risk of bricking, and the steps are on GitHub with a Discord server for help.

via The Verge|

#gaming #linux #playstation

technology28 days ago•3 min saved

Ubuntu's AI Plan: Snap-Delivered, Opt-In Features with Local Inference

Canonical says Ubuntu's upcoming AI features will be delivered via Snap packages and start as a strictly opt-in preview in 26.10, with no global AI kill switch—users can disable AI by removing the relevant Snaps; future releases will add a setup wizard to select preferred AI features, all using local inference rather than cloud services, with examples like text-to-speech and camera focus, and some code may be authored with AI.

via Phoronix|

#ai #linux #local-inference

tech28 days ago•46 min saved

Ubuntu to add AI features throughout 2026 while staying Linux-first

Canonical plans to add AI features to Ubuntu over 2026 in two forms—background AI models to enhance OS functionality and AI-native workflows for users—covering accessibility tools, troubleshooting, and automation, with a focus on model transparency and local inference, while the project emphasizes Ubuntu remains a Linux product, not an AI platform.

via The Verge|

#accessibility #ai #linux

technology29 days ago•2 min saved

Ubuntu to Roll Out AI Features With Local Inference Throughout 2026

Canonical says Ubuntu will add AI features over 2026, starting after the 26.04 LTS release, with a focus on secure, locally run AI that enables a context‑aware OS. The plan includes integrating agentic workflows for desktop and server use, exploring AI for tasks like interpreting system logs, and providing frontier AI access in a way that respects open‑source values. Emphasis is on efficient local inference, robust education for engineers, silicon partnerships, and not turning Ubuntu into an AI product, but making the OS significantly stronger through thoughtful AI integration.

via Phoronix|

#ai #canonical #local-inference

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Linux leads the charge in Framework’s premium Laptop 13 Pro lineup

PCWorld reports Framework’s new Laptop 13 Pro is selling its Ubuntu configurations faster than Windows variants, indicating rising demand for Linux among power users who value repairability and upgradeability; the Ubuntu version outsells Windows per Framework’s own metrics, with six Intel configurations already sold out and June delivery expected for early orders, underscoring the Linux momentum in a premium laptop segment.

via PCWorld|

#framework-laptop #laptop-13-pro #linux

technology1 month ago•22 min saved

Framework Laptop 13 Pro proves Linux niche is mainstream as Ubuntu outsells Windows

Framework says its Laptop 13 Pro, optimized for Linux, is selling far above forecast with the first seven batches sold out; Ubuntu configurations are outselling Windows, and the company emphasizes Linux-ready design and modular repairability. The DIY edition can ship with Windows or no OS, while the pre-built model offers Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The DIY option can be configured up to Core Ultra X9 388H with up to 64GB RAM, while the current pre-built ships with Ultra X7 358H, 32GB RAM, 1TB storage, a 74Wh battery and a 2.8K touchscreen. Batch 8 is already in the works, underscoring growing Linux demand in premium laptops.

via PC Guide|

#framework #hardware #laptops

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Linux 7.0 Debuts Self-Healing XFS and Broad Hardware Enablement

Linux 7.0 launches with broad hardware enablement (Intel Nova Lake, Crescent Island, AMD graphics), self-healing XFS, and performance optimizations, with Intel TSX defaults to auto mode and standardized I/O error reporting; patches address last‑minute AMD Zen 3 and X.509 issues, and it will power Ubuntu 26.04 LTS as 7.1 development continues.

via Phoronix|

#hardware-support #kernel #linux

security2 months ago•2 min saved

Ubuntu patches timer-based root access (CVE-2026-3888)

Ubuntu Desktop 24.04+ is patched for CVE-2026-3888, a high-severity local privilege-escalation that can occur via a timing window in systemd-tmpfiles cleanup interacting with snap-confine. An unprivileged attacker could wait for the cleanup to delete /tmp/.snap, recreate it with a payload, and have it bound as root on the next sandbox initialization. Patches are available through updated snapd versions across Ubuntu 24.04.x, 25.10.x, 26.04.x, and upstream; exploitation requires a 10–30 day window and no user interaction. The report also notes a separate race-condition in uutils coreutils that could enable root-level file operations during cron, mitigated by reverting rm to GNU coreutils in Ubuntu 25.10 and applying upstream uutils fixes. Users should apply the patched snapd updates to mitigate risk.

via The Hacker News|

#cve-2026-3888 #security #snap-confine

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Ubuntu Snap Local Privilege Escalation CVE-2026-3888 Prompts Patch Rollout

A high-severity local privilege escalation in Ubuntu's snapd (CVE-2026-3888) could let a local user recreate the snap private /tmp directory when systemd-tmpfiles runs, enabling root access. Qualys-discovered flaw has prompted patches across Ubuntu releases, with 24.04 LTS and 25.10 affected out-of-the-box; Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and older are only impacted in non-default configurations.

via Phoronix|

#cve-2026-3888 #linux #privilege-escalation

security2 months ago•2 min saved

Ubuntu AppArmor Flaws Could Enable Local Privilege Escalation

Qualys disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in Ubuntu’s AppArmor kernel security module (CrackArmor) that can cause memory leaks and DoS, and, when combined with a sudo discovery, may enable local privilege escalation. Canonical is rolling out fixes across affected Ubuntu releases, addressing issues from DFA state bounds and memory leaks to policy namespace limits and race conditions. The advisory also notes unsafe su behavior prompting hardening, with the sudo flaw affecting releases back to 22.04 LTS and su hardening traced to 20.04 LTS; more details are available in Qualys’ advisory.

via Phoronix|

#apparmor #linux #privilege-escalation

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Linux 7.0-rc3 Brings Big Fixes and New Hardware Support Ahead of 7.0

Linux 7.0-rc3 is out as the latest weekly test candidate ahead of the mid-April 7.0 stable release, delivering bug and regression fixes plus notable changes: a slab performance fix for a severe regression, broader hardware support via x86 platform drivers (Dell/ASUS/OneXPlayer/Lenovo), a ~1.5% network performance improvement on AMD Zen 2 with scoped user access, a battery reporting fix for the Apple Magic Trackpad 2, and security/topology updates including IBPB-On-Entry for SEV-SNP guest VMs and Sub-NUMA Clustering fixes for newer Intel CPUs. Linus Torvalds notes rc3 is big but not scary, helped by selftests making up a sizable portion of the patch, and he urges continued testing as the release cycle proceeds and Ubuntu 26.04 LTS timing factors in.

via Phoronix|

#amd-sev-snp #hardware-support #kernel

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

Linux 6.20/7.0 Preview: Major Kernel Upgrades on the Horizon

Phoronix previews the Linux 6.20 (likely 7.0) merge window, outlining a broad slate of changes—from AMD graphics and Intel TSX defaults to security/container hardening (OPEN_TREE_NAMESPACE), revocable resource management, IO_uring and batch I/O improvements, and various driver and build enhancements—plus Canonical aiming to ship the new kernel with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.

via Phoronix|

#amd #intel #kernel