As someone who has tinkered with multiple distributions, this will be a great way to try out multiples
This tutorial shows you how to install multiple Linux distributions on one USB. This way, you can enjoy more than one live Linux distros on a single USB key.
Source: How to Install Multiple Linux Distributions on One USB
In the capitalistic nightmare we live in, everything has to be a transaction. So, when Pact launched its fitness app that let you make money for working out—or else pay a fee for failing to do so—it seemed to be the perfect motivational tool. There was just one problem: The company apparently wasn’t that great at paying up, and was it too good at collecting fees.
Hah, I remember this app. I actually did try it for a while but failed to see its appeal, or how it could make me continue to exercise. People would only be interested in this if they were really seriously wanting to meet a goal. People demotivated enough, would just cancel the pact/goal and continue on.
Source: App That Paid Users to Exercise Owes Nearly $1 Million for Not Paying Users to Exercise
The malware backdoor in this story is quite intriguing. They are targeting specific companies (Samsung, Akamai, Cisco, Microsoft amongst them) and only attempting the second level attack if they are detecting they are being installed there.
The advice mentioned in the article is that anyone who installed the software on their system should REFORMAT THEIR DRIVE. Quite an extreme recommendation. My suggestion - stop using Windows.
Source: CCleaner malware outbreak is much worse than it first appeared | Ars Technica
So Google has officially hooked up with HTC. How do I feel about this? Rather ambivalent, actually. On one side Google is already using their phones (Pixel), but HTC did roll over to Apple a long time ago without standing up to their bullying tactics - something that made me ditch HTC in favour of Samsung (and, tbh, I’m glad I did). However, this link up means Google gets a dedicated team to work on their phones. Whether this means they’ll become a decent competitor to the other devices, remains to be seen.
Source: Google/HTC deal is official, Google to acquire part of HTC’s smartphone team | Ars Technica
Torvalds is not a huge fan of the ‘security community’ as he doesn’t see it as black and white. He maintains that bugs are part of the software development process and they cannot be avoided, no matter how hard you try. “constant absolute security does not exist, even if we do a perfect job,” said Torvalds in a conversation with Jim Zemlin, the executive director of the Linux Foundation.“As a technical person, I’m always very impressed by some of the people who are attacking our code,” Torvalds said. “I get the feeling that these smart people are doing really bad things that I wish they were on our side because they are so smart and they could help us.”
Source: Linus Torvalds Invites Attackers to Join the Ke… » Linux Magazine
Another vulnerability hits the news. Whilst similar to heartbleed in leaking memory contents, it does not seem to be too risky if you’re running it as a single user, and the memory leak isn’t huge quantities.
Saying that, this vulnerability also may also affect cloud systems. For example, on AWS, (which has httpd), doing a version check:
$ httpd -v
Server version: Apache/2.4.27 (Amazon)
Server built: Aug 2 2017 18:02:45
However, without knowing how Amazon have setup Apache behind the scenes, are we able to say definitely that we are/aren’t affected?
Source: Apache bug leaks contents of server memory for all to see—Patch now | Ars Technica
In a world of terrorists, idiots, and anti-democratic assholes, it’s nice to see there are some kind-hearted people out there.
Black, no sugar, with an extra shot of compassion please!
Source: This woman’s thank-you note to coffee stand staff will make you feel better about humanity
Looking forward to when LineageOS can upgrade to Oreo. There’s a lot of new features that may make life a lot easier generally. Take a look in the article for details
We take a 20,000 word deep-dive on Android's "foundational" upgrades.
Source: Android 8.0 Oreo, thoroughly reviewed | Ars Technica
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Discord is starting to eat away at Skype. At long last….
It’s real. It’s kick-flip and-a-sodie-pop real.
Source: We’re testing Video Chat and Screen Share with 5% of players, today.
The fallout continues…
Dev wants to “guarantee the best possible gameplay” after Chicago cell failure.
Source: Niantic cancels European Pokémon Go gatherings after Chicago fiasco | Ars Technica
Russia has just gone a step closer to being like North Korea….
Ouch, Niantic, you really messed up this time….
Although personally I would have thought with all the events you have done for Ingress (anomalies, etc.) you would have figured out the best way to handle this.
Although, saying that, there are FAR more PGO fans than there are Ingress fans….
What could go wrong other than spotty Internet, huge lines, and a server meltdown?
Source: Pokemon Go Fest’s blunders result in class-action lawsuit | Ars Technica
“Niantic was not prepared.”
No they weren’t, not by a long shot.
The game itself was a nice start. Getting people out and about. When the update went out that locked out jailbroken/rooted devices, it meant I could no longer play (still can’t, although I can get the app to load and login, but never get a GPS signal, even though I’m happily able to play other AR games like Ingress. And I’m only L22 if I remember, so way behind most active players now)
Source: Disastrous ‘Pokémon Go’ Fest ends with anger and refunds
The pains of cancelling a Virgin Media contract.
Cheezburger.com - Crafted from the finest Internets.
Why? Just why are you running Windows XP in an MRI scanner? Knowing full well the problems it has….
Source: The ‘WannaCry’ ransomware is a stark reminder of a broken system
Microsoft patching systems as far back as XP? WannaCry is BIG, and the problem is…. there’s going to be systems out there still not patched due to laziness or no internet connection and are vulnerable.
Seen a couple of XP boxes around – some self-service tills, ATMs, and payphones all use XP…
Decommissioned for years, Windows XP, 8, and Server 2003 get emergency update.
Source: WCry is so mean Microsoft issues patch for 3 unsupported Windows versions | Ars Technica
Brilliant humour
Flaw in remote management feature gives attackers a way to breach networks.
Source: Intel patches remote code-execution bug that lurked in chips for 10 years | Ars Technica
I’m just as guilty of “Checking Out” ^_^
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A new randomware was doing the rounds, but rather than paying to unlock, it's asking for a high score in a bullet-hell (think Touhou Project) game. The game is fun anyway, but would you be willing to play it to get your files? High stakes :)
Creator apologizes for a “joke” that really requires expert play to unlock files.
Source: Do you want to play a game? Ransomware asks for high score instead of money | Ars Technica
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But, as this article indicates, it doesn’t really make a difference. Why? This is why:
Both Lyft and Uber actively work against the interests of their employees.…
Although Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was widely criticized for his ties to Trump, one of Lyft’s major investors is Trump’s tech adviser Peter Thiel, who notably funded an anti-First Amendment crusade that brought down our late sister site, Gawker.
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Meanwhile, conservatives are starting a #DeleteLyft campaign. But joke’s on them! Ethical decision-making is impossible under late capitalism, and choice is an illusion. It’s Coke vs. Pepsi, and as even as a Diet Coke enthusiast, I can recognize they’re more or less the same damn bubbles in a different shiny can.
Lyft successfully capitalized off this weekend’s #DeleteUber campaign, besting its biggest competitor in the App Store for the first time ever.Source: Lyft Beats Uber for First Time in App Store, But Under Capitalism All Choice Is Meaningless
So, for me, at least, I’m keeping Uber installed, but going to install Lyft as well and see which ones are nearby. Take a read of the referenced article and make your own decision.
Let’s see if he comes after me now, for posting this….
The man who claims to have invented email is taking legal actions, or threatening such, against anyone who publicly disagrees with his version of history.Source: The Man Who Didn’t Invent Email Attacks Free Speech | FOSS Force
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Samsung have finally revealed details regarding the battery explosions. It doesn’t stop me from keeping being a Samsung person - there’s not many other brands I trust out in the market at the moment. So I’ll keep with Samsung for now,
Two different production problems from two different suppliers killed the Note 7.
Source: Official Galaxy Note 7 investigation blames small battery cases, poor welding | Ars Technica
