Aqua Nautilus researchers have identified a security issue that arises from the interaction between Ubuntu’s command-not-found package and the snap package repository. While command-not-found serves as a convenient tool for suggesting installations for uninstalled commands, it can be inadvertently manipulated by attackers...
Ubuntu’s popularity often makes it the default choice for new Linux users. But there are tons of other Linux operating systems that deserve your attention. As such, I’ve highlighted some Ubuntu alternatives so you can choose based on your needs and requirements—because conformity is boring.
You're telling me it's not normal to swing from 20 below average to 20 above average in a climate that's supposed to be fairly stable due to the nearby ocean?
Do you have an old PC lying around gathering dust? How about a small-capacity USB flash drive sitting, unloved in a drawer? You can reuse your old computer and a USB flash drive by installing a tiny Linux distribution....
I didn't care for PuppyLinux as it didn't run well with even just Firefox open. I also didn't care for the updating structure that seemed to be the idea that you just don't update packages between releases. I could be wrong on that, but that was what I got from reading on how to keep things up to date. I did like how small it is and how it loads into memory on boot.
AntiX wouldn't let me install any packages or update. It would keep telling me I needed to wait a few hours to access the repos. I did like how you could swap between several desktop environments easily.
Icon rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
Thanks for the memories, Stinger
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Snap store from Canonical (Ubuntu) hit with another crypto scam app (www.gamingonlinux.com)
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Snap Trap: The Hidden Dangers Within Ubuntu's Package Suggestion System (www.aquasec.com)
Aqua Nautilus researchers have identified a security issue that arises from the interaction between Ubuntu’s command-not-found package and the snap package repository. While command-not-found serves as a convenient tool for suggesting installations for uninstalled commands, it can be inadvertently manipulated by attackers...
Weekly “What are you playing” Thread || Week of February 11th
What have you all been playing!...
New to Linux? Ubuntu Isn’t Your Only Option (www.howtogeek.com)
Ubuntu’s popularity often makes it the default choice for new Linux users. But there are tons of other Linux operating systems that deserve your attention. As such, I’ve highlighted some Ubuntu alternatives so you can choose based on your needs and requirements—because conformity is boring.
Nothing strange about a tornado in February in Wisconsin rule (midwest.social)
Ubuntu Core Desktop Delayed, Won't Be Released in April (www.omgubuntu.co.uk)
Ubuntu Core Desktop will not be released alongside Ubuntu 24.04 LTS in April, as originally hoped....
Rule sex (lemmy.world)
PC constantly crashes, won't even boot.
I have Arch Linux on Ryzen 7 3700X, 32gb of ram, and some Gigabyte motherboard with updated bios....
Problems on problems - Mint can't see my wifi card.
I check the spec and it has a wifi chip but the os can’t see it....
The 9 Smallest Linux Distros That Are Super Lightweight (www.makeuseof.com)
Do you have an old PC lying around gathering dust? How about a small-capacity USB flash drive sitting, unloved in a drawer? You can reuse your old computer and a USB flash drive by installing a tiny Linux distribution....
I wrote an EP. I don't know what it's about. There's one song about being trans though. (catgirl2005.bandcamp.com)
MSI has launched a new gaming handheld, and there are two things you should know: It's the first to launch with an Intel Core Ultra processor, and for some reason it's called 'Claw' (www.pcgamer.com)
Sounds less like a handheld and more like a Marvel villain, but at least the hardware's intriguing.
Daggerfall Unity 1.0 Release – An Opensource, Mod-Supporting, Recreation of Daggerfall (www.dfworkshop.net)