linux

  1. georgelza

    K3S vs K8S

    Hi guys Ok so busy planning out a cluster. Will be hosted on Proxmox. Who's done this... what does your stack look like, what OS, did you go K3S vs K8s and why. did you resent each node host with 1 IP or did you split it onto separate subnets, public access and private backplane. did you...
  2. D

    Learning and growing

    Good morning everyone on this chilly day. I would like to find out, what would be the courses to study to gain substantial knowledge on setting up my own private networks, learning Linux etc. I am tired (gatvol) of these browsers asking to save my credit card details, passwords, and I am sure...
  3. D

    Looking for Local Cloud Providers

    I have a rather large number of Linux VM's running on Digital Ocean and AWS. I started a project to migrate them to a local cloud provider (Cloud Africa) but after experiencing some frustrations I am looking for another local option. I mostly have "1 Core / 1Gb" up to "4 Core / 4Gb" VMS with...
  4. R

    Showmax no longer working on Linux

    Hello Internet, I'm hoping some other fellow Linux users or clever clogs might be able to help me out. After years with no issues, as of today, Showmax no longer plays videos on my browser, producing the following error message: "Sorry, your system configuration is not compatible with Showmax...
  5. S

    Arch Linux on Wootbook Ultra X16 (2023)

    Update @ 2024/02/04 - see this post - I've instead opted to but the Wootbook Ultra Y16, and am currently awaiting stock and delivery. Hi all, The time has come for a laptop upgrade, and I'm strongly considering the Wootbook Ultra X16 (i9-13900HX, RTX 4080). My only concern is that I almost...
  6. Jan

    Linux (arguably) turns 32

    Happy birthday, Linux On this day in 1991, an unassuming hacker from Finland called Linus Torvalds reached out to fellow enthusiasts online to get ideas for features for his new hobby operating system. The Internet was in its infancy, the World Wide Web had only just been launched and barely...
  7. R

    Experience with Wootbooks?

    Hey folks, My gaming desktop has finally become too long in the tooth to keep up with modern titles, and I'm strongly considering using this opportunity to buy a gaming laptop. Although upgrading my desktop would be cheaper, the portability of laptops (especially given that I would like to work...
  8. Jan

    Statcounter South African operating system market share - May 2023

    Most popular operating systems in South Africa Android and Windows are the most popular operating systems (OS) in South Africa, and they have been for some time, according to data from Statcounter GlobalStats. Google's mobile OS held 67.56% of the South African market as of May 2023, while...
  9. netstrider

    Debian 12 Bookworm

    I thought I'd give this a go. I initially installed the system via the base installer with KDE Plasma via the VMWare Workstation Player into a VM. Then I proceeded to download the debian-live-12.0.0-amd64-kde.iso and put it onto a USB. I had to disable secure boot and fast boot in the BIOS...
  10. Jan

    Linux has more malware than MacOS - Elastic Security Labs

    One app is the source of almost half of all MacOS malware New cybersecurity research has found that almost half of the malware that infected MacOS computers in the past year came from the same app. Elastic Security Labs' 2022 Global Threat Report delved into the prevalence and nature of...
  11. Jan

    Linux ransomware attacks up 75% - Trend Micro

    Ransomware attacks on Linux up 75% Ransomware attacks targeting Linux devices are on the rise, according to an analysis from cybersecurity researchers at Trend Micro. Their analysis revealed that ransomware attacks aimed at Linux were up 75% in the first half of 2022 compared to the first half...
  12. oldBastard

    "Hurr durr I'ma ninja sloth"

    Linux 6.0-rc1, codename "Hurr durr I'ma ninja sloth", I see was released yesterday, no MGLRU as yet, expecting with 6.1 linux-kernel.vger.kernel.org
  13. Rual dV

    CISA warns against serious Windows and Linux UnRAR vulnerabilities exploited in the wild

    Serious Windows and Linux UnRAR vulnerabilities exploited in the wild The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added two severe zero-day security flaws exploited in the wild to its catalogue. The two exploits are assigned the common vulnerabilities and exposures identifiers...
  14. C

    Centos / RedHat technical consulting

    Looking for recommendation for a person or company that does linux consulting, specifically Centos or Redhat distros. Someone that can work pretty low level, in terms of file systems (XFS specifically), good kernal knowledge etc Person should be comfortable with repairing of file systems with...
  15. spamsam

    Which is better for the SA job market, Comptia Linux+ or LPIC 1?

    Simple question, which is better for the current SA job environment and what experiences have people had with both. Geared towards someone who has been working on Linux for a while and wants to codifiy their skillset.
  16. Rual dV

    Hackers get Linux to boot on iPad Air 2

    Old iPads could soon run Linux Owners of old iPads and iPhones could soon be able to run Linux on these devices, Ars Technica reports. The publication spotted a recent Twitter post by software developer Konrad Dybcio and Linux enthusiast quaack723. The pair managed to get Linux kernel version...
  17. Jan

    Linux devs beat big companies at fixing security bugs

    Linux developers faster at fixing security bugs than Microsoft and Apple Linux developers take less time to patch security vulnerabilities than the teams at large software companies — including Microsoft, Apple, and Google. That is according to Google's Project Zero, a research initiative that...
  18. UrBaN963

    The Linux Learning Path

    So I've decided to up my Linux knowledge. Previously I had successfully installed Ubuntu and gotten drivers etc. working. Basically called it quits there. I'd like to embark on the journey though, I'd like my Linux knowledge to match my Windows knowledge as I feel it would be both interesting...
  19. Nod

    75% of Steam's Top 1000 games work on Linux now

    Source: https://www.ghacks.net/2021/12/21/75-of-steams-top-1000-games-work-on-linux-now/
  20. Bl@nk

    Does anyone have a ups that turns off the Linux computer when power fails

    Hi everyone, I have been struggling trying to find software for my current ups setup . I'm wondering if anyone on this forum has a ups that turns off the computer when the power fails. Preferably one with a schedule so you can set it to turn off and on at set times. I'm thinking i must just buy...
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