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"We got lucky": What the XZ Utils backdoor says about the strength and insecurities of open source
By Steve Ranger published
Analysis The XZ Utils backdoor could’ve caused serious problems for Linux, but luckily a developer spotted the malicious code and prevented disaster
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Linux just hit an all-time high share of the global desktop market
By Steve Ranger published
News Linux is still dwarfed by operating systems such as Windows, but it’s making modest gains off the back of growing popularity in emerging markets
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Best email client for Linux 2024
By Nik Rawlinson last updated
Best Manage your mail easily and efficiently with the best communications suite for any Linux distro
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Best remote desktop for Linux
By Daniel Blechynden last updated
In-depth Discover the top remote desktop for Linux from the choices in our comprehensive guide, and find out everything you need to know about these platforms
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Windows is getting its own Sudo command, just like Linux - here’s what you need to know and how you can use it
By Steve Ranger published
News The Sudo for Windows command feature might make life a little easier for administrators - so long as they are aware of the potential security risks
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GNU C Library vulnerabilities could impact Linux systems, security company says
By Steve Ranger published
News “Significant” flaw in key building blocks for Linux environment says security company which found it.
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Linux Blue Screen of Death gives users a taste of the dreaded Windows feature
By Ross Kelly published
News The Linux Blue Screen of Death has been added in a recent update
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Five things to consider when switching to Linux Mint
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth A guide to what you'll need to think about if you switch your old laptops to Linux Mint
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