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- Dirty Frag: Unfixed Root Exploit Makes All Linux Systems Vulnerable
Due to a broken embargo, this severe root exploit has no patches available for any Linux distribution. Ubuntu, RHEL, openSUSE... they're all vulnerable.More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd l…
- Ask Lunduke: How Do You Tolerate The Yuckiness of Tech Every Day?
Faith, Family, Fun, & Fulfillment. It may sound cliche but that's, how I keep sane while covering the cesspool that is modern Tech.More from The Lunduke Journal: https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this…
- Islamic Terrorists End Attack on Ubuntu, Turn to Cloudflare
"Cloudflare intervened and prevented our attack [on Ubuntu]. Therefore, Cloudflare servers should expect a devastating attack that will target their servers."More from The Lunduke Journal: https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If…
- Why are Ubuntu & GNOME Obsessed with Making Software Worse?
This episode of The Lunduke Journal of Technology explores why Ubuntu and GNOME are perceived to be making software worse by discussing user preferences for GNOME 2 over GNOME 50 and Ubuntu’s approach to shipping code.
- ChatGPT on the Atari ST (Seriously)
This episode explores the use of ChatGPT on an Atari ST. It focuses on running an AI chatbot on a mid-1980s Atari computer.
- Open Source has a Pedo Problem
This episode covers accusations against Drew DeVault and Brodie Robertson concerning the distribution of child pornography. The episode highlights a recurring pattern related to these accusations.
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- Exclusive: Lunduke Speaks to Islamic Hackers Attacking Ubuntu
The episode features an interview with "313 Team," an Islamic hacktivist group. They claim responsibility for taking Ubuntu Linux and Canonical services offline.
- KDE Board Member Says XLibre is "Fascist" and Cannot be Tolerated
A KDE Advisory Board Member and Arch Linux Package Maintainer shares their views on XLibre, calling it "fascist" and stating it cannot be tolerated. The speaker is associated with The Lunduke Journal of Technology.
- Nix Fork Demands Contributors Support Multiple Personality Disorder
This episode discusses Lix, a fork of the Nix Linux package manager. Lix prohibits "Transphobia", "Peddling Right-wing Ideology", and "Pluralphobia", and aims to rewrite components in Rust.
- GTK2 Brought Back From the Dead
A community-maintained fork of GTK2 has been initiated and is hosted by the Devuan project. This effort aims to revive the older version of GTK2.
- Ubuntu Linux Goes All-In on AI
This episode of The Lunduke Journal of Technology discusses Ubuntu Linux and its upcoming integration of AI features. An Ubuntu VP confirms the rollout of AI features throughout the next year.
- "Open Source Exemption" to Colorado's Age Verification Law Would Not Include GPL
This episode of The Lunduke Journal of Technology discusses Colorado SB26-051. A proposed "Open Source Exemption" would exempt BSD-licensed code, but not GPL code like Linux, from age verification requirements.
- Ubuntu Hired Security Research Firm After Rust Re-writes Raised "Serious Concerns"
Ubuntu hired a security research firm to examine security and ship-ability issues with Rust-based GNU Coreutils replacements. These concerns arose in connection with the upcoming release of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
- Debian Elects New DEI Focused Project Leader
Sruthi Chandran has been elected as the new Leader of Debian Linux. Her platform focused on "Diversity" and "Less (cis)male."
- Open Source Exemption Added to Colorado Age Verification Bill
System76's CEO indicates that an amended Colorado bill, SB26-051, includes an exemption for open-source projects from age verification. This applies to platforms such as Linux and GitHub.
- Illinois Operating System Age Verification Law Passes House, Moves to Senate
Illinois House Bill 5511, which would mandate age verification in all operating systems, has passed the House and is now moving to the Senate. The episode discusses this development in the proposed law.
- Arch Linux Deletes XLibre Wiki Page, Cites "Code of Conduct"
The episode discusses Arch Linux deleting the XLibre wiki page. This action was reportedly due to the XLibre project going against the Arch Linux Code of Conduct.
- NHS Vaccines at Risk from Chinese Fridge-Hackers
The episode from The Lunduke Journal of Technology discusses a headline regarding NHS vaccines and potential risks from Chinese fridge-hackers. The host comments on the nature of this news.
- Red Hat Devs Forced to Use AI or "Find Another Job"
Red Hat is requiring its developers to use AI, with financial bonuses tied to AI adoption and integration into Fedora Linux code. The company is also acquiring AI companies and using AI for article writing.
- We Have the Full Text for the Federal OS Age Verification Bill
This episode of The Lunduke Journal of Technology examines the details of the proposed federal OS Age Verification Bill, HR 8250. The discussion also covers those potentially responsible for these operating system age verification laws.
- New Federal Law to Require Age Verification on All Operating Systems
H.R. 8250, a new federal law proposed in the U.S. Congress, would require operating system providers to verify the age of users. This episode discusses the implications of this bill.
- Meet "Kit", Firefox's New Non-Binary Mascot
This episode of The Lunduke Journal of Technology introduces Kit, Firefox's new non-binary mascot. The discussion notes that Kit uses "They/Them" pronouns.
- IBM Fined $17 Million by DOJ for Discriminatory DEI Policies
IBM was fined $17 million by the Department of Justice over discriminatory DEI policies. This episode explores the settlement and its potential effects on ongoing lawsuits against IBM and Red Hat.
- Michigan Lawmakers Withdraw Age Verification Bill
Michigan House Bill 4429 and Senate Bill 284, which would have mandated age verification in all operating systems, have been withdrawn following public opposition.
- The Worst Software Engineering Mistake: Deciding to Rewrite the Code from Scratch
This episode discusses software engineering mistakes, focusing on the decision to rewrite code from scratch. It references Joel on Software's article on things to avoid in software development.
- EFF Leaves X Because... TikTok is Better for Abortions?
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has announced its departure from X, citing reasons related to "People of color, Queer folks, Activists," TikTok, and abortions. This episode of The Lunduke Journal of Technology examines the EFF's d…
- Anthropic & Linux Foundation Sitting in a Tree...
Anthropic has announced Claude Mythos AI, stating it is too powerful for public release. They then partnered with The Linux Foundation to use this AI for developing the Linux kernel.
- The Case for 486 Support in Linux (And Everywhere Else)
This episode makes a case for the reinstatement of 486 CPU support in Linux, following its discontinuation. The host also expresses disappointment about the loss of 386 support.
- Rust Coreutil Re-Write Dev Says Project "So Subpar I Don't Even Have Words"
The episode discusses the developers of Rust UUtils and their recent comments on the challenges of re-writing core utilities. They note that re-writing battle-tested code presents difficulties due to numerous edge cases.
- If Memory Safety is The Goal Rust is Not The Solution
The episode explores why Rust might not be the best solution for achieving memory safety, highlighting the presence of "unsafe" code in major Rust programs like GNU Coreutils re-write and System76's Cosmic Desktop. The host suggests that i…
- The Woke Software Tracker
This episode introduces "The Woke Software Tracker," a list of software projects and organizations identified as promoting "Woke" or DEI politics, presented with receipts. It directs listeners to the tracker and The Lunduke Journal for mor…
- Ubuntu Now Has Higher System Requirements Than Windows
This episode discusses how Ubuntu Linux now has higher system requirements than Windows 11, specifically regarding CPU speed and RAM. It highlights the comparison between the two operating systems.