Linux gamers all over the world will be happy to hear that a new version
of SuperTuxKart is available. This should strike a nostalgic chord to people
who have used desktop Linux to play games during the past ten years.
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Google’s SwiftShader Released
Year by year, plain-old HTML 5 websites are becoming fancier, and right
now, the home entertainment world is buzzing about VR and 3D. But most
sites are missing the boat; they have no 3D content. Well, that’s
about to change.
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Peppermint 7 Released
Peppermint 7 launched a few days ago. Peppermint is a lightweight
Ubuntu-based Linux distribution with an emphasis on speed and simplicity.
Although the name is similar to Linux Mint, the projects aren’t
directly related. more>>
Libarchive Security Flaw Discovered
When it comes to security, everyone knows you shouldn’t run executable
files from an untrustworthy source. Back in the late 1990s, when web
users were a little more naive, it was quite common to receive infected
email messages with fake attachments.
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Sony Settles in Linux Battle
When Sony released its PlayStation 3 console in 2006, most fans were
excited by the enhanced graphics and processing power, but a
small (yet significant) group of buyers was excited about an entirely
different feature. more>>
Git 2.9 Released
A new version of Git was released this week, bringing a
number of improvements that will be a welcome sight to software
developers. more>>
Snappy Moves to New Platforms
Canonical’s Snappy package manager is taking its first steps outside the
Ubuntu world. As of now, you can install it on Arch, Debian, Fedora
and several other popular distros. more>>
OpenSwitch Finds a New Home
OpenSwitch has joined the Linux Foundation’s stable of networking projects.
This is a significant step. It means the network operating system’s development will be driven
by community needs, instead of the needs of few private companies.
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A New Version of Rust Hits the Streets
Version 1.9 of the Rust programming language has been released. Rust is a new
language with a small but enthusiastic community of developers.
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Google’s Abacus Project: It’s All about Trust
Do you hate having to remember your password when you want to access a secure
Web site? Well, that soon may be a thing of the past. more>>
CentOS 6.8 Released
CentOS 6.8 was released this week. With a number of security and
performance updates, it provides a more stable and secure experience for CentOS
6 users.
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