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Short Bytes: We’re a little late on reporting the Minoca OS announcement, but only because we’re bringing some exclusive content to our article, so be sure to read on for some new insight into Minoca OS. It’s a general purpose operating system written from the ground up with an intention to conserve power, storage and […]
Short Bytes: Frozenbox Network has released the latest version of its ethical hacking Linux distro, i.e., Parrot Security 3.2. Dubbed CyberSloop, it arrives with Linux kernel 4.7 and MATE 1.16 desktop environment. Parrot Security 3.2 also comes with new tools for testing automotive security. Earlier this year, I prepared a list of the top operating systems […]
Short Bytes: The latest offering from Canonical is the Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak open source operating system. It comes with the developer preview of the Unity 8 graphical shell and improvement to the Nautilus file browser. Ubuntu 16.10 has been updated with GNOME 3.20 applications and offers Linux kernel 4.8. Canonical Inc. has released the […]
Short Bytes: After spending six months in development, Ubuntu 16.10 operating system has arrived. Now you can download the latest version of this open source operating system and experience an improved desktop. This release arrives with Linux kernel 4.8, experimental Unity 8 session, and better hardware support. Canonical, the parent company behind Ubuntu, has released Ubuntu 16.10 […]
Short Bytes: The development team of Tails, the anonymity-focused Debian GNU/Linux-based Live CD operating system, is here with its latest release. Tails 2.6 fixes multiple bugs and improves the software packages. This release is based on Linux kernel 4.6 and Tor 0.2.8.7. While the existing Tails users can go for the update, new users need to […]
Short Bytes: Researchers at CyberArk Labs have described a method that shows how an attacker can exploit Windows Safe Mode to steal login credentials. This is possible because Safe Mode only boots with minimal drivers and tools–without third-party security measures. To mitigate the risks, the researchers have advised the sysadmins to take necessary security steps. Very often […]
Short Bytes: Solus Project has rolled out a minor update in the form of Solus 1.2.0.5. This release focuses on fixing the reported bugs in Budgie desktop and Solus installer. Apart from adding lots of new software packages, Solus has also ditched some popular packages, including gnome-tweak-tool. If you are already running Solus, which is a rolling […]
Short Bytes: Mathieu Passenaud, a creative developer, has built an entire operating system to showcase his CV. He used an 8-year-old project from his student days and created the operating system around it. The result is a basic operating system ( a 2-page CV) that reads keyboard input and displays text. Writing a perfect resume is […]
Short Bytes: The much-awaited wattOS R10 has arrived in all its glory. This power efficient GNU/Linux distribution is based on the latest Ubuntu 16.04.1 long term release. The current release only provides LXDE desktop environment and Microwatt edition will be released later. The wattOS R10 release also brings broader support for older hardware. wattOS is an […]
Short Bytes: Maru OS is an operating system that allows you to enable virtual environments on Android. This allows a person to connect an Android phone to a bigger screen and use it as a Debian desktop. Now, Maru OS is open source and developers are looking to port Maru OS on more smartphones. The […]
Short Bytes: ReactOS is an open source clone of Windows that’s developed from scratch. The latest release, ReactOS 0.4.2, comes with updated software and enhanced user experience. A major addition to the OS comes in the form of support for multiple Unix and Linux filesystems. If you are looking for an open source replacement of […]
You can have two (or more) versions of Windows installed side-by-side on the same PC and choose between them at boot time. The process for creating a dual-boot system is similar no matter what operating system you’re dual-booting with. Follow the step by step procedure below to successfully dual boot two or more versions of Windows […]
Short Bytes: Canonical has finally released the first point release of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. This open source release includes numerous app updates and bug fixes. If you are interested in grabbing the latest Ubuntu release, you can download the ISO and torrent files by visiting Ubuntu release servers or the links mentioned ahead. Canonical’s Ubuntu […]
Short Bytes: As a part of its monthly update cycle, Microsoft has released security patches for all versions of Windows operating system. This update addresses a critical flaw that lets an attacker launch man-in-the-middle attacks on workstations. This security vulnerability arises as the print spooler service allows a user to install untrusted drivers with elevated privileges. Microsoft […]
Short Bytes: The Core Project has recently announced the release of Tiny Core Linux 7.2. Tiny Core Linux is one of the smallest operating systems based on Linux kernel. TinyCore, the operating system’s popular version, is just 16MB in size and comes with a simple and fast GUI. What is Tiny Core? Before telling about the […]
Short Bytes: World’s oldest Linux distribution Slackware 14.2 is finally available for download. This release brings along multiple changes on the fronts of stability and security. The update also brings the latest development tools, window managers, updated programs and desktop environments. Slackware, world’s oldest surviving Linux distribution, is here with major enhancements and updates. The […]
Short Bytes: FreeBSD foundation has announced the code freeze for the FreeBSD 11 release, marking the start of the Alpha 1 release. This release brings many features, especially for the system administrators and super users. For those unfamiliar with FreeBSD, it is considered one of the few operating systems left to be true UNIX. It […]
Short Bytes: Robolinux is a unique Linux distribution that comes with a stealth VM for deep Windows integration. The latest release of this operating system i.e. Robolinux 8.5 LTS “Raptor” is now available for download. This release–featuring Cinnamon, Mate, Xfce, and LXDE versions–comes with Steam for Linux client for seamless gaming. There are many Linux distributions out […]
Short Bytes: elementary OS is a very popular and one of the most beautiful Linux distros out there. The upcoming version of the OS i.e. elementary OS 0.4 ‘Loki’, is coming in next few months. The first beta of this open source operating system is already here and you can download it right now to […]
Short Bytes: Popular anonymous Linux Live distribution Tails is here with its version 2.4. This latest release of Debian-based operating system features TOR Browser 6.0. Tails 2.4 comes with many security improvements including firewall and kernel hardening. Tails is a popular privacy-focused Linux distribution–here are some other Linux distros for different purposes–with an aim to […]
Short Bytes: Endless Computers has released its Endless OS Linux for free to everyone. This Linux-based distribution features a modified GNOME desktop and comes in two variants. While Lite version looks like a Linux PC running GNOME desktop, Full version is for the people with limited internet access and comes with 100s of pre-installed apps. There […]