Linux Kernels 4.14.13, 4.9.76, and 4.4.111 Bring More Security Fixes, Update Now
As promised, Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman released today new versions of the Linux 4.14, 4.9, and 4.4 kernel series to address some of the regressions...
Debian Stretch and Jessie Get Kernel Patches to Mitigate Meltdown Security Flaw
The Debian Project released updated Linux kernels for Debian GNU/Linux 9 “Stretch” and Debian GNU/Linux 8 “Jessie” operating system series to patch the Meltdown security vulnerability...
Chakra GNU/Linux Users Get KDE Plasma 5.11.5, KDE Applications 17.12 and Qt 5.10
The developers of the Chakra GNU/Linux operating system announced the availability of the latest KDE and Qt software updates in the stable repositories of the distribution....
Intel Releases Processor Microcode Patch for Linux OSes, Here's How to Update
Intel has released an updated microcode patch for Linux-based operating systems to address the Meltdown and Spectre security vulnerabilities. By now, everyone heard about Meltdown and...
Parted Magic Disk Partitioning, Cloning and Rescue Linux OS Has a New Release
Patrick Verner is kicking off 2018 with a new release of his commercial GNU/Linux distribution Parted Magic, which brings up-to-date components and the most recent security...
Tails 3.4 Anonymous Live System Released with Meltdown and Spectre Patches
The Tails development team announced today the release and general availability of the Tails 3.4 amnesic incognito live system, also known as the anonymous live system....
Canonical Releases Ubuntu Kernel and Nvidia Updates to Fix Meltdown and Spectre
As promised, Canonical released a few moments ago the new kernel and Nvidia updates to address the Meltdown and Spectre security vulnerability on all supported Ubuntu...
Greg Kroah-Hartman on Meltdown and Spectre Bugs: Go Update Your Linux Kernel
Renowned Linux kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman has published an in-depth article on the status of the Meltdown and Spectre patches in the Linux kernel. As you...
Linux Mint Devs Respond to Meltdown and Spectre Security Vulnerabilities
Linux Mint developers have published today a statement regarding the recently unearthed Meltdown and Spectre security vulnerabilities, informing users on how to keep their PCs secure....
openSUSE-Based GeckoLinux Receives New, Revamped Releases Built with KIWI
The developer of the openSUSE-Based GeckoLinux open-source operating system announced the release of a major update to both the GeckoLinux Static and NEXT series. The biggest...
