Ubuntu 23.10 is released. Let’s take a moment to understand the magic behind how Ubuntu updates work. Whether you’re a long-time user or just hearing about Ubuntu for the first time, this guide will give you a clear picture of the journey each Ubuntu version takes before it lands on your computer. Let’s get started! …
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As the fall leaves start to change colors and the chill in the air becomes more pronounced, the global open-source community has another significant change to celebrate: Ubuntu’s 19th birthday. Nearly two decades ago, Mark Shuttleworth and his team introduced us to Ubuntu, a Debian-based Linux distribution aimed at making Linux a more user-friendly and …
Ubuntu has continually demonstrated its dedication to boosting its security in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. The release of Ubuntu 23.10 introduced a feature with the potential to redefine security frameworks: the limited unprivileged user namespaces. The Linux 3.8 kernel introduced unprivileged user namespaces in 2019. This feature was designed to provide a regulated environment …
The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) recently uncovered a buffer overflow vulnerability within the GNU C Library’s dynamic loader, specifically in how it handles the GLIBC_TUNABLES environment variable. Their team has detected and exploited this vulnerability. When exploited, it leads to a local privilege escalation granting full root privileges. This vulnerability affects default installations of …
The widely used instant messaging application, Discord, is currently experiencing a global outage. Numerous users have reported encountering a perplexing “Sorry, you have been blocked” notification upon attempting to access the app. The issue appears to affect Discord across all platforms, including desktop, web, and mobile, rendering users unable to access Discord.com as indicated by …
In the output of the systemctl status command, “active (exited)” indicates the current state of a systemd service. Let’s break down what “active (exited)” means: Active: This part of the status indicates the current operational state of the unit. In this case, “active” means that the unit is currently running or has completed its execution. …
Linux systems rely on a multitude of services to perform a wide range of tasks, from networking and security to system monitoring and application support. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the heart of Linux service management, demystifying the process of checking whether a service is enabled on your Linux system. Understanding systemd …
In this post, we’re going to explore how to find and deal with empty files and folders in Linux, and we’ll keep it simple. Whether you’re new to Linux or just want to clean up your computer, this guide will help you easily locate and manage empty files and folders. We’ll take you through the …