Tag: Linux kernel
Linux 4.8 to get RC8 before its final release on October...
Linus Torvalds has confirmed the schedule of the final Linux 4.8 for October 2. But before the arrival of the ultimate release, the Linux...
Canonical patches Linux kernel vulnerabilities in Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Canonical has released a new update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS to patch as many as eight major Linux kernel vulnerabilities. The update does not...
Linux kernel 4.8 RC4 now out with Skylake power management fix
While setting up the stage for its final package, Linus Torvalds on Sunday released Linux kernel 4.8 RC4. The fresh release candidate has brought...
Google tweaks Linux kernel in Android to enhance security
Google has enabled new protections on the Linux kernel within Android to increase security of the open source platform. The protections are classified into...
Linux 4.6 now official with support for new ARM mobile chips
As mobile devices are taking on desktops and notebooks, American software engineer Linus Torvalds has released Linux 4.6 as his latest mobile-focused Linux kernel....
Linux Kernel 4.2 RC8 Now Available For Download!
Keeping up to his regular schedule of Sunday releases, Linus Torvalds, the father of Linux, announced the availability of the eight and last Release...
Upgrade openSUSE to the Latest Linux Kernel
This article offers readers some interesting hacker tips. The tutorial is on upgrading the openSuse 13.2 stock kernel to Linux Kernel 4.x. So go...
What Are Tizen’s Chances of a Prime Time Smartphone Entry?
A recent spike in the development of open mobile OSs has led to the release of exotic sounding distributions. An OS that is yet...
Code Sport
This month's column continues the discussion on data storage systems, with a focus on how file systems remain consistent even in the face of...
Linux Maintainer Greg K-H Talks About What Keeps Him Busy!
Greg Kroah Hartman, fondly known as Greg K-H, is one of the most important people working on the Linux kernel. He is the Linux...
