23 Apr

As CentOS Linux Loses Support Dec. 31, CloudLinux TuxCare Moves In to Help CentOS Users – EnterpriseAI

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With official support for a stable CentOS 8 Linux operating system set to end Dec. 31 from Red Hat, dedicated, long-time enterprise users of the OS have been scrambling to determine what to do to keep their critical IT infrastructures up and running safely after the deadline passes. For enterprise users that are not yet ready to switch operating systems by then, CentOS alternative CloudLinux recently offered an answer to the conundrum – the company is now offering paid professional support to CentOS 8 users to take up the slack and keep their OS requirements on track. Those extended updates…
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23 Apr

Fedora Linux 40 Available For Download As A Wonderful Upgrade – Phoronix

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Show Your Support: This site is primarily supported by advertisements. Ads are what have allowed this site to be maintained on a daily basis for the past 19+ years. We do our best to ensure only clean, relevant ads are shown, when any nasty ads are detected, we work to remove them ASAP. If you would like to view the site without ads while still supporting our work, please consider our ad-free Phoronix Premium. It's Fedora 40 release day! Fedora 40 is now available for download from mirrors for this leading Linux distribution. Fedora 40 brings the GNOME 46 desktop…
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22 Apr

TinyCore – Tiny Core Linux 6.4 – Linux Adictos

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Tiny Core Linux has released a new version, version 6.4 that includes some minor changes in this very low-resource distribution. For a few days, we have a new stable version of this small operating system, version 6.4 of Tiny Core Linux is now available for download. If you do not know it, I will tell you that Tiny Core Linux is one of the lightest GNU / Linux distributions that exist, this distribution focuses on offering the bare minimum to run a computer, in order to consume practically ridiculous resources but allow you to do basic tasks, something perfect to…
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22 Apr

Veeam expands data platform with Oracle Linux KVM support – IT Brief Australia

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Veeam, a data protection and ransomware recovery firm, has recently expanded its Veeam Data Platform to include support for host-based backups of VMs operating on Oracle Linux KVM hypervisor. This development is in line with shifting dynamics in cloud landscapes and virtualisation and also aims to address customers' growing demand for data freedom. The extension of Oracle Linux Virtualisation Manager support within the Veeam Data Platform offers Veeam's 450,000-strong customer base increased freedom in choosing the platforms that best suit their needs while providing dependable data management, security and protection. Alongside Oracle Linux KVM hypervisor, the platform also integrates with…
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22 Apr

AlmaLinux 9.4 beta is out: 4 reasons to consider it for your desktop – ZDNet

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Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysAlmaLinux is a rock-solid, secure operating system and the latest beta is available now for downloading and installing.Although not designed for desktop usage, AlmaLinux can serve as an enterprise-grade desktop operating system with security and stability front and center.Anyone looking for bleeding-edge software need not apply.During my decades with the Linux operating system, I've often wondered why server distributions are so rarely considered for the desktop.Okay, okay… I can already hear the naysayers out there. It's designed to be a server operating system, so it should only be used as such. I get that. But…
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22 Apr

TrueNAS 12.0 & TrueNAS M60 Announced – StorageReview.com

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Today iXsystems announced the TrueNAS 12.0 operating system that finally merges the FreeNAS and TrueNAS brands unifying the software and documentation. As we’ve said several times before, there will still be a free version for those that are worried. The companied also announced TrueNAS M60 Unified Storage System that they are calling the industry’s fastest OpenZFS storage system. Today iXsystems announced the TrueNAS 12.0 operating system that finally merges the FreeNAS and TrueNAS brands unifying the software and documentation. As we’ve said several times before, there will still be a free version for those that are worried. The companied also…
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20 Apr

FreeNAS Operating System Becomes TrueNAS CORE – CNX Software

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So far, iXsystems managed two FreeBSD based operating systems for network access storage (NAS): devices: FreeNAS an open-source version supported by the community, and TrueNAS with more enterprise-grade features and commercial support working on the company’s hardware of the same name (TrueNAS flash-powered arrays). Even though lots of the code was shared, the company found out that maintaining both projects separately negatively affected the development efficiency and quality of the software since they had to maintain two build processes, two QA processes, and two sets of documentation. The situation is illustrated in the diagram above, but the company has decided…
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19 Apr

MakuluLinux Core Now Built on Forked Gnome – LinuxInsider

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MakuluLinux is an ever-changing family of Linux desktops built on its own base around several heavily modified desktop environments. Core, the latest release, is an evolutionary redesign well worth trying. Most distribution maintainers focus on annual or semi-annual operating system upgrades that update core system files and sometimes add different software packages and features. MakuluLinux creator Jacque Montague Raymer continuously works to reinvent the Linux wheel. Over the last few years, he created unique user interfaces to make something new out of already established desktops. His passion is creating new desktop features and integrating them into his other desktop releases.…
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19 Apr

CIQ Launches Support for Upstream Kernels in Rocky Linux – HPCwire

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RENO, Nev., April 17, 2024 — CIQ, the company building the next generation of software infrastructure for enterprises, today launched fully supported, upstream stable kernels for Rocky Linux via the CIQ Enterprise Linux Platform, providing enhanced performance, hardware compatibility and security. The new offering from CIQ was built to meet the ultra-high performance, compatibility and security needs of the most advanced customers, and is now available to everyone. Development of the new offering stemmed from a storage use case where leveraging the large PCIe footprint of AMD EPYC processors was critical. Since then, additional use cases have emerged as organizations…
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19 Apr

AlmaLinux in the Cloud: Support and Management Best Practices – Security Boulevard

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Management and support are key components for the efficient utilization of an operating system in cloud computing environments. Adopting security best practices like regular updates, disabling unnecessary services, and configuring firewalls are essential. TuxCare’s Enterprise Support for AlmaLinux offers several key benefits, making it an indispensable partner for managing AlmaLinux deployments.   AlmaLinux is a fully open-source Linux distribution with clear upgrade paths. It is a perfect operating system to allow for scalability – whether you are a startup, an established business, or trying to enter a new space. After the major change introduced with CentOS Stream, AlmaLinux has been…
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