Severe Linux Copy Fail security flaw uncovered using AI scanning help
… Some distros, including Arch Linux, RedHat Fedora, and Amazon Linux, have released patches, but many others were not immediately able to address the issue.
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All Linux distros are affected by the new “Dirty Frag” vulnerability.
Similar to the “Copy Fail” exploit revealed a week ago, the two “Dirty Frag” exploits CVE-2026-43284 also allow a local user to give themselves root privileges on nearly any Linux distribution. …
Ubuntu’s AI plans have Linux users looking for a ‘kill switch’
Canonical’s plan to add AI features to Ubuntu has some users asking for “a version of Ubuntu that does not include these features,” while others say they’ll stick with older versions of the Linux distro or even switch to a different one. …
After three months on Linux, I don’t miss Windows at all
In January I finally made good on my threat/promise to install Linux on my desktop. I wanted to see how far I could get using a Linux PC as my main computer without doing a bunch of research beforehand or troubleshooting afterwards. …
Your PS5 can now transform into a Linux PC
… I would only recommend trying out Linux on a PS5 if you’re familiar with Linux commands, and if you’re worried about messing up your PS5 then Nguyen says “there’s no chance of bricking” a console. …
Canonical lays out a plan for AI in Ubuntu Linux
One of the most popular Linux distributions is about to get an influx of AI features. As reported by Phoronix, Jon Seager, VP of engineering at Ubuntu developer Canonical, shared a blog post on Monday detailing plans to add AI features to the Linux distro over the next year. …
Framework announces Laptop 13 Pro, ‘the MacBook Pro for Linux users’
… Media: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTk9sJ6Mu/ With the option to order it preloaded with Ubuntu instead of only Windows, Framework CEO Nirav Patel says its goal for this computer is to be “the MacBook Pro for Linux users.” And — especially in anodized black, though it also comes in silver — it looks l… …
Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro launch event
… The headliner is the new Laptop 13 Pro, which is its first machine fully machined out of aluminum, and Patel says its goal is to be “the MacBook Pro for Linux users.” Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnOpIQJnYWU Read on below for all the updates from Framework’s April 2026 event.
You can force your PS5 to play PS3 discs.
Remember that mod for running Linux on PlayStation 5 consoles? …
Ubuntu’s servers are down after a DDoS attack.
Ubuntu’s web infrastructure remains unavailable after going offline Thursday morning, blocking updates and other access at a time when Linux admins really need to apply a patch. “Canonical’s web infrastructure is under a sustained, cross-border attack and we are working to address it. …