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Data exchange: Facebook comments on the planned change in terms and conditions on WhatsApp

In the past few days, the planned changes to WhatsApp’s terms and conditions have made waves. Facebook intends to interlink its social media platform and the messenger service more closely and intends to link all data with one another in the future. However, all EU citizens should not be forced to do so. According to… Read more

High Performance Computing: Intel's HPC Reference Stack as Docker Container

Intel positions the High Performance Reference Stack (HPCRS) as a simple option to use a range of preinstalled software with a focus on high performance computing and AI. The included compilers, program libraries and frameworks are optimized for the use of Intel hardware. The software stack appears in the initial release with version number 2.0…. Read more

heise + | Nine desktop browsers in comparison: from slim to versatile

Nine desktop browsers in comparison: from slim to versatile Comfort and expandability Performance Individual meetings Conclusion and test table Read article in c’t 2 / 2000 No question: The system browsers Edge, Safari and Firefox – the standard for many Linux distributions – are powerful. Nevertheless, Chrome (or Chromium under Linux) could break into all… Read more

Slackware as a basis: Live system Slacko Puppy Linux 7.0 released

A lone fighter from the very active developer community around Puppy Linux published a new edition of the slim live system a few days ago. The special: Slacko Puppy Linux 7.0 continues the Slackware line from Puppy Linux after a good four years of development – the last “Slacko” edition (6.3.0) was in February 2015… Read more

heise + | Introduction to Bash Programming: Developing Minesweeper in the Linux Shell

Bash is a full-fledged programming language with which you can easily automate everyday tasks. Take a minesweeper game as an example. (Image: Thorsten Hübner) Introduction to Bash Programming: Developing Minesweeper in the Linux Shell Quick start Two loops Distribution by chance Endless fun Leadership skills Damage Control Article in c’t 2 / 2021 read Shell… Read more

heise + | Use desktop virtualization under Linux easily and reliably

With a virtual machine, Windows can be used on a Linux PC or the latest distribution can be tried out without destroying the main system. (Image: Sven Hauth) Easy and reliable use of desktop virtualization under Linux Requirements Quick start with Gnome Boxes Guest extensions for comfortable use Full control with Virt-Manager Article in c’t… Read more

Rust 1.49.0 raises Linux 64-bit ARM to the highest support level

In the new Rust version 1. 49. 0 holds the compile target aarch 64 – unknown-linux-gnu (64 – Bit-ARM under Linux) for the first time entry into the “Tier 1” support level. The highest support level was previously reserved for x 86 systems. There are also changes to the ARM platforms of macOS and Windows… Read more

Microsoft releases Windows 10 Insider Preview 21286

Microsoft now has the Windows – 10 – Insider Preview Build 21286 released. Among other things, the taskbar has been revised here. With the update, the current weather data can now be called up in addition to the latest news. It is also possible to further personalize the feed. But Microsoft has also worked hard… Read more

ElectroRAT, the malware that is emptying cryptocurrency wallets

The bad guys are being targeted by cryptocurrency wallet holders with ElectroRAT months. Intezer researchers discovered fake digital currency management apps accompanied by this malware written in Go language. of Manolo De Agostini published on 07 January 2021 , at 08: 01 in the Security channel Intezer security researchers discovered a new RAT ( remote… Read more

Linux creator accuses Intel of boycotting support for ECC RAM in home computers

by Antonio Delgado 05 / 01 / 2021 3 From time to time, Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, stands up vindictive and offers statements loaded with controversy, bad words and various insults, releasing his anger against a specific company. From that famous “fuck you” to NVIDIA for its Linux driver support, to the most… Read more

Google Chrome: Security update available for desktop versions of the browser

Google has released the first security updates for its Chrome web browser in 2021. Yesterday’s “Stable Channel Update” changed the browser editions for Windows, Linux and macOS to the version 87. 0. 4280. 141 raised. It comprises a total of 16 security-relevant fixes The new Chrome version 87. 0. 4280. 141 should be made available… Read more

heise + | Maximize Lego Mindstorms EV3 with Linux: Build R2D2 clone with live stream

If you equip the smart brick EV3 from Lego with a Linux system, you get many new functions – such as a video live stream from a robot’s point of view. Maximize Lego Mindstorms EV3 with Linux: Build R2D2 clone with live stream Preparations Build the EV3D4 robot Install video software The EV3 project With… Read more

heise offer: Workshop: Managing containers more easily with Rancher

Rancher is a platform that aims to simplify the management of Kubernetes clusters. The two-day iX online course Managing Containers with Kubernetes & Rancher teaches admins in many practical exercises how to set up a container environment with Kubernetes and the Rancher tools. You will learn to install the software in a cluster, start container… Read more

Dangerous security holes in the Office application TextMaker

The word processing program TextMaker from the German software manufacturer SoftMaker is vulnerable. Cisco Talos security researchers have found three vulnerabilities. Secure versions are available. The security researchers have compiled their findings in a report. According to the company’s own information, the security problems affect the TextMaker version 2021 Revision 1014. However, it remains unclear… Read more

WebAssembly-Runtime: Major Release 1.0 by Wasmer published

With the aim of being able to run independent, platform-dependent applications on every platform, the Wasmer team started developing a Wasm runtime environment around two years ago, which uses Emscripts to compile WebAssembly- Can execute modules independently of the host system – Linux, macOS, OpenBSD, Windows, Android, iOS. The now published version Wasmer 1.0 promises… Read more