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Debian Approves Neutral AI Policy, Allowing Generative Tools in Development

Debian votes to allow developers to use generative AI tools in contributions to the Linux distribution's development, maintenance, and documentation. The new policy states that the project "neither endorses nor prohibits the use of generative AI tools" and treats AI-assisted work under the same standards as

Linux Users Gain iMessage, SMS and Notification Support Through Tether

Linux users can now access iMessage, SMS, notifications, and contact synchronization through a tool called Tether, according to a post gaining traction in the r/selfhosted community on Reddit. The software bridges functionality that has traditionally been difficult to bring to Linux desktops, where Apple's messaging ecosystem has

New TONTOU Attack Defeats Spectre v2 Defenses on Intel and AMD CPUs

Security researchers from MIT have uncovered a new attack called TONTOU that bypasses Spectre v2 protections on modern Intel and AMD processors. The exploit targets a critical timing gap in neutralization-based defenses, where the CPU cleanses the branch predictor state but leaves a brief window before that state is actually

Arch Linux Suspends AUR Package Adoption Amid Malware Campaign

Arch Linux temporarily disables the adoption of orphaned packages on the Arch User Repository (AUR) after a surge of malicious takeovers hits the platform. Contributor Robin Candau announces the measure on the project's mailing list, explaining that the suspension remains in effect while the team handles an ongoing

Microsoft's Secure Boot Leaves Windows and Linux Vulnerable for Over a Decade

Security researchers at ESET reveal that Microsoft's Secure Boot, an industry standard designed to protect devices from firmware infections, has been trivial to bypass for 13 of its 14 years of existence. The discovery centers on 11 firmware shim images, some dating back to 2013, that contain known

Linus Torvalds Calls Linux's Aging Developer Base a Positive Sign

Linux creator Linus Torvalds argues that an aging developer community is actually a testament to the kernel's enduring success, even as burnout impacts other projects like Rust.

Microsoft Brings Teams to Linux in Public Preview

Microsoft launches a public preview of Teams for Linux, marking the first Office 365 app available on the open-source operating system. The release highlights Microsoft's continued embrace of open source under CEO Satya Nadella.

Microsoft Unveils Windows Terminal and WSL 2 for Developers

Microsoft introduces a new GPU-accelerated Windows Terminal and a faster Linux kernel-based WSL 2, both arriving in June alongside tools for cross-platform and legacy app development.

Finnish Startup Jolla Gains Traction With Independent Sailfish OS

Jolla offers a Linux-based alternative to Android and iOS that appeals to governments concerned about data privacy and tech espionage.