Linux Careers Blog: Resources & Tips for Linux Professionals - July 2023
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Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 by Lucas Rees — 1 comment
Introduction Choosing a web server for your applications is a critical decision. Three widely used web servers are Apache HTTP Server (commonly run on Linux), Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) , and Nginx . This article provides a detailed comparison of these web servers based on multiple factors. 1. Overview Apache HTTP Server (Apache) : Apache is a free, open-source web server ...
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Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 by Lucas Rees — No comments
Introduction The open-source world has recently been shaken by the discovery of a new, critical security vulnerability lurking in the Linux kernel - the lifeline of numerous operating systems worldwide. This flaw, named StackRot (CVE-2023-3269), resides in Linux kernel versions 6.1 to 6.4 and has the potential to provide nefarious actors with escalated privileges on a target host. In this ...
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Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 by Lucas Rees — 8 comments
In the world of Linux, open-source principles have been the backbone of community collaboration and innovative software development for decades. However, recent changes by Red Hat have shaken these foundations. The company announced in June 2023 that it would restrict access to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) source code to only its paying customers. This move, unprecedented in the Linux ...
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Posted on Monday, July 3, 2023 by Lucas Rees — No comments
The Linux operating system has long been lauded for its flexibility, reliability, and robustness, making it a favored choice in enterprise environments and a go-to for developers and tech professionals worldwide. However, the Linux world is diverse, with a myriad of distributions available that cater to various needs and niches. Specializing in a specific Linux distribution can be a game-changing ...