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Open Source is not a business model; it never was

Jul 29, 2024

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7 min read

Open Source is not a business model; it never was

It never will be. But, it's a great development model.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Apache Software Foundation is Retiring its Feather Logo

Jul 18, 2024

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3 min read

Apache Software Foundation is Retiring its Feather Logo

The Apache Software Foundation feather logo is well known and loved, but it comes with some baggage so the group will change its branding.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Nasty Linux Bug, CVE-2024-1086, is on the loose

Jun 3, 2024

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6 min read

Nasty Linux Bug, CVE-2024-1086, is on the loose

I thought we'd fixed this, but recent reports indicate it's alive, well, and screwing systems over everywhere.

Everything you wanted to know about SELinux but were afraid to run

May 14, 2024

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15 min read

Everything you wanted to know about SELinux but were afraid to run

When you need to run Linux in an especially secure environment, SELinux is the answer. But getting SELinux up-and-running takes a lot of know how.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
AlmaLinux Boosts Legacy Hardware Support with Latest Linux Release

May 7, 2024

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4 min read

AlmaLinux Boosts Legacy Hardware Support with Latest Linux Release

AlmaLinux 9.4 is a Red Hat Enterprise Linux clone that retains older hardware support.

Canonical Unveils 12 Years of Support for Ubuntu LTS

Apr 21, 2024

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4 min read

Canonical Unveils 12 Years of Support for Ubuntu LTS

Want to keep running Ubuntu Linux for over a decade? Canonical can help.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Linux gets into the CVE security business

Feb 20, 2024

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6 min read

Linux gets into the CVE security business

The Linux kernel developers are now issuing their own, more accurate Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures security bulletins.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
CIQ Offers Long-Term Support for AWS Rocky Linux  Images

Feb 16, 2024

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5 min read

CIQ Offers Long-Term Support for AWS Rocky Linux Images

Want to run LTS Rocky Linux on Amazon Web Services? CIQ gives you what you need.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Critical Security Hole in GNU C Library Opens Door to Root Access on Major Linux Distros

Feb 1, 2024

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4 min read

Critical Security Hole in GNU C Library Opens Door to Root Access on Major Linux Distros

The glibc patch is out there, and if you're smart, you'll patch your systems with it soon.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
New Tripartite Initiative Aims to Fortify Open-Source Cybersecurity

Nov 6, 2023

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5 min read

New Tripartite Initiative Aims to Fortify Open-Source Cybersecurity

Education is key to securing software. To help that happen, the Linux Foundation Training & Certification, ISC2, and the OpenSSF have joined forces.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Tetrate Announces General Availability of Istio Subscription

Oct 17, 2023

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4 min read

Tetrate Announces General Availability of Istio Subscription

Want help with your Istio service mesh? Tetrate has an offer for you.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Docker Scout Unveils Advanced Features to Bolster Software Supply Chain Integrity

Oct 10, 2023

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6 min read

Docker Scout Unveils Advanced Features to Bolster Software Supply Chain Integrity

Docker adds its own twist to software supply chain security.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
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