ZDNet: Recently patched Ubuntu needs another quick patch. “Sometimes when I fix things around my house I end up causing more problems. Software developers are the same way. Last week, Canonical’s Ubuntu developers fixed over 10 security bugs in Ubuntu 18.04… But, as it turned out, it introduced at least two other bugs.”
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Linux Mint 19.1: A sneaky popular distro skips upheaval, offers small upgrades (Ars Technica)
Ars Technica: Linux Mint 19.1: A sneaky popular distro skips upheaval, offers small upgrades. “While Ubuntu and Red Hat grabbed most of the Linux headlines last year, Linux Mint, once the darling of the tech press, had a relatively quiet year. Perhaps that’s understandable with IBM buying Red Hat and Canonical moving back to the GNOME desktop. For the most part Linux Mint and its developers seemed to keep their heads down, working away while others enjoyed the limelight. Still, the Linux Mint team did churn out version 19, which brought the distro up to the Ubuntu 18.04 base.”
TechRadar: The best Linux distro for privacy and security in 2018
TechRadar: The best Linux distro for privacy and security in 2018. “The awesome operating system Linux is free and open source. As such, there are thousands of different ‘flavours’ available – and some types of Linux such as Ubuntu are generic and meant for many different uses. But security-conscious users will be pleased to know that there are also a number of Linux distributions (distros) specifically designed for privacy.” Nicely annotated, not for beginners.
BetaNews: Ubuntu-based Linux Mint 19.1 ‘Tessa’ finally available with Cinnamon, MATE, or Xfce
BetaNews: Ubuntu-based Linux Mint 19.1 ‘Tessa’ finally available with Cinnamon, MATE, or Xfce. “The mainstreaming of Linux is accelerating every day. Many servers use Linux distributions, while Android remains the undisputed king of mobile. True, adoption of operating systems based on the open source kernel are still virtually nonexistent on the desktop, but as Windows 10 gets worse and worse, more and more home users may turn to Ubuntu, Google Chrome OS, and others. Just yesterday, Dell updated two of its mobile workstations to the latest Ubuntu LTS version.”
MakeUseOf: The 5 Best Linux Distros for Laptops
MakeUseOf: The 5 Best Linux Distros for Laptops. “Maybe you’ve just purchased a brand new laptop. Or maybe you have an older laptop sitting in your closet that you’d like to bring back to life. Either way, the best Linux distros for laptops are those that offer better driver support and can accommodate the performance offered by most laptops.”
BetaNews: Ubuntu-based Linux Mint 19.1 ‘Tessa’ Beta now available with Cinnamon, MATE, or Xfce
BetaNews: Ubuntu-based Linux Mint 19.1 ‘Tessa’ Beta now available with Cinnamon, MATE, or Xfce. “If you are tired of living in constant fear that your computer will break due to a faulty Windows update, it is time to finally evolve and switch to a Linux-based operating system. There are countless great choices from which to choose, but for many, Linux Mint is computing nirvana. It is stable, fast, and looks great. Regardless of which desktop environment you choose — Cinnamon, MATE, or Xfce — you will be treated to a great user experience. Today, the upcoming Linux Mint 19.1 (named ‘Tessa’) achieves Beta status.”
ZDNet: Mark Shuttleworth reveals Ubuntu 18.04 will get a 10-year support lifespan
ZDNet: Mark Shuttleworth reveals Ubuntu 18.04 will get a 10-year support lifespan. “At OpenStack Summit in Berlin, Canonical and Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth said in a keynote that Ubuntu 18.04 Long Term Support (LTS) support lifespan would be extended from five years to 10 years.”
