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3 weeks ago | linux-magazine.com | Jack Wallen

The Linux kernel has a new infrastructure partner in the cybersecurity and cloud computing organization, Akamai. The company signed a multi-year agreement with kernel.org to provide infrastructure services going forward. Akamai fully understands the importance of Linux. Given that every Fortune 500 company depends on Linux, it makes sense that a company such as Akamai would have a vested interest in lending a bit of stability to kernel.org.

4 weeks ago | linux-magazine.com | Jack Wallen

Although Linux kernel 6.14 arrived one day later than planned (thanks to the "personal incompetence" of its creator, Linus Torvalds), it still has plenty to offer. One of the standout features for kernel 6.14 is that more options have been included for the writing of Rust drivers. Yes, it's the same feature that has recently caused a bit of a stir in the Linux community, as there has been some infighting among developers over adding Rust code to improve the kernel.

1 month ago | linux-magazine.com | Jack Wallen

EndeavorOS is one of those distributions you see and immediately think, "I want that!" This beautiful Arch-based Linux distribution performs like a champ because it's lightweight and terminal-centric. Although the latest release is considered a maintenance update, it still has plenty to offer.

1 month ago | linux-magazine.com | Jack Wallen

It was just a week or so ago when we reported that the Gnome Dash to Panel extension received a massive update. Since then the extension maintainer, Charles Gagnon, has suddenly quit. In the recent update, Gagnon added a pinned icon to the panel that when clicked would reveal a message about donations. After clicking the icon there was a 20-second timeout before the desktop was returned to the user.

1 month ago | linux-magazine.com | Jack Wallen

Gnome fans know all too well about extensions. These tiny additions to the Gnome desktop extend the functionality, feature set, and customization so users can wind up with a desktop that is unique to them. One such extension is Dash to Panel, which moved the Gnome Dash to a main panel at the bottom of the display. This extension can make the desktop workflow a bit more efficient by reducing the number of clicks required to launch an app.