The New Stack covers
a conference talk by Bjarne Stroustrup on turning C++ into a safer
language.

Stroustrup has arrived at his solution: profiles. (That is, a set
of rules which, when followed, achieve specific safety guarantees.)
They’d be defined by the ISO C++ standard, addressing common safety
issues like pointers and array ranges. In response to a later
question from the audience about the difficulty of adding new
tooling, Stroustrup pointed out that the C++ compiler itself is now
a pretty sophisticated static analyzer, and could also be tasked
with meeting the profile’s requirements.

Source: LWN.net – Bjarne Stroustrup’s Plan for Bringing Safety to C++ (The New Stack)

The GNU Linux-libre project announced today the release and general availability of the GNU Linux-libre 6.6 kernel for those who seek 100% freedom for their GNU/Linux computers.

Source: LXer – GNU Linux-Libre 6.6 Kernel Released for Software Freedom Lovers

The 6.6 kernel was released,
right on schedule, on October 29. This development cycle saw the
addition of 14,069 non-merge changesets from 1,978 developers — fairly
typical numbers for recent releases. The time has come for LWN’s
traditional look at where the changes in this release came from, along with
a look at the longer development “supercycle” that (probably) ends with
6.6.

Source: LWN.net – [$] Some 6.6 development statistics

Linus has released the 6.6 kernel. “So
this last week has been pretty calm, and I have absolutely no excuses to
delay the v6.6 release any more, so here it is.”

Headline features in 6.6 include the earliest
eligible virtual deadline first (EEVDF) CPU scheduler, a number of
enhancements (quota support, user extended attributes, direct I/O) to the
tmpfs filesystem, the fchmodat2()
system call, initial support for building a
kernel without buffer-head support, the kmalloc() randomness patches, user-space shadow stacks for Intel CPUs, and
quite a bit more. See the LWN merge window summaries (part 1, part 2) and the KernelNewbies 6.6 page for
more information.

Source: LWN.net – The 6.6 kernel has been released

Netgate discontinues the pfSense Home+Lab offering due to unauthorized redistribution. Dive into the reasons and repercussions.

Source: LXer – Netgate Announces to Stop Offering pfSense Home+Lab

Step-by-step instructions to install Opera Browser on Debian 12 Bookworm, including tips to install the beta or developer browser builds.

Source: LXer – How to Install Opera Browser on Debian 12 Bookworm

In the heart of the digital age, the way we interact, transact, and process information has been continuously morphing, paving the way for innovative solutions to antiquated problems. Two such innovative veins—Linux and Blockchain Technology—are not just advancing in parallel, but are synergistically fostering a decentralized digital frontier.

Source: LXer – The Symbiotic Orchestra of Linux and Blockchain

A deep dive into the present condition of GNOME Web (Epiphany) in this status update article with its accessibility, privacy features, and compatibility with modern web standards.

Source: LXer – Taking Stock: The Present Condition of GNOME Web (Epiphany)

Wazuh is an open-source platform designed for threat detection, prevention, and response. It can safeguard workloads in on-premises, virtual, container, and cloud settings.

The post Wazuh: Free and Open-Source XDR and SIEM appeared first on Linux Today.

Source: Linux Today – Wazuh: Free and Open-Source XDR and SIEM

I’m baffled as to why Google Chrome still dominates the browser market when Firefox, a faster and privacy-conscious open-source browser, is readily available!In the previous update, Firefox introduced a long-awaited feature – an automatic and customizable built-in translation. With this addition, Firefox fills a significant gap that was once held against it.Now, with the latest update, Firefox 119 not only surpasses Chrome (I’m confident it does) but also competes with PDF editors. With great excitement, let’s explore what this latest version has in store.

Source: LXer – Firefox Isn’t Just a Browser; It Is a Web Resistance, and It’s Now at Version 119

Guide on how to install LAMP on Debian 12 Bookworm with step-by-step instructions to install Apache, MySQL or MariaDB and PHP along with other tips.

Source: LXer – How to Install LAMP on Debian 12 Bookworm

DietPi v8.23 which was released this past week, introduced a variety of enhancements, specifically targeting devices like Raspberry Pi, ROCK5B, ROCK 4, and VisionFive 2, alongside several notable improvements and many bug fixes. DietPi: DietPi is a lightweight and optimized OS based on Linux, specifically designed for single-board computers and small-scale devices. It aims to […]

Source: LXer – DietPi October 2023 news