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How to Avoid AUR Malware on Arch Linux

Do you want to try Arch Linux, but feel scared because of the recent malware incident? Are you a current Arch user wondering how to keep your system safe and secure? Well, I have been using the Linux ...
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KDE Linux drops AUR from its build pipeline over security and reliability concerns

Its users can continue using AUR if they like.

Exploit released for new PinTheft Arch Linux root escalation flaw

PinTheft, a recently patched Linux privilege escalation vulnerability, now has a publicly available proof-of-concept (PoC) ...

California moves to exempt Linux from its upcoming age-verification law after backlash over forcing operating systems to collect users’ ages — amendment propo…

California lawmakers introduced a new amendment that could exempt most Linux distributions from the state’s upcoming Digital ...
ZDNet

CachyOS is the Arch Linux distro to try if you want serious speed and performance

The latest CachyOS release is all about speed. This Arch-based distribution is a user-friendly powerhouse. You can download and install CachyOS for free. Power ...
PC World

Bye, Windows: Which Linux distribution is right for you?

PCWorld’s guide helps users navigate the overwhelming choice of approximately 250 Linux distributions by focusing on five main strains: Debian, Red Hat/Fedora, Arch, Slackware, and Gentoo.

Hot on the Heels of Copy Fail, New Linux Bugs Grant Root Privileges

Additional Linux privilege escalation exploits related to long-existing bugs have been disclosed, so patch ASAP.
Linux Journal

How to Build Custom Distributions from Scratch

In a world teeming with Linux distributions — from Ubuntu to Arch, Debian to Fedora — the idea of building your own may seem daunting, if not redundant. Yet, for many technologists, enthusiasts, and ...