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Microsoft Defender is now available on Linux desktops Microsoft Defender is now available for Linux desktops. Shocked? In 2026, you shouldn’t be. Microsoft’s down with the penguins these days: there’s a Linux kernel in Windows, it owns GitHub and makes Edge for Linux (not that too many people use it). Why not some rootin’-tootin’, threat-detectin’ n’ virus-protectin’ software on top, eh? Name: Microsoft Defender for Linux. Age: Public preview. Appearance: A line item on an E5 invoice. What is it? Microsoft’s security suite, now available for Linux desktops (albeit in a public preview). Microsoft’s security suite. On Linux…. Keep up: Defender has been available for Linux servers since 2020, so desktops […] You're reading Microsoft Defender is now available on Linux desktops, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/10/microsoft-defender-linux-desktop

📰 Mozilla Firefox 159 Enters Public Beta Testing with Wayland Improvements Firefox 159 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with Wayland improvements, better support for importing Google Chrome bookmarks, and other changes. 🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-firefox-159-enters-public-beta-testing-with-wayland-improvements #firefox #opensource #wayland 👉@sysadminoff

Линус Торвальдс раскритиковал предвзятое отношение к AI-инструментам Линус Торвальдс принял участие в дискуссии по поводу отмены тега "Assisted-by", которым предписано помечать изменения, подготовленные с использованием AI-ассистентов. Участники конференции Maintainers Summit договорились удалить из правил оформления патчей требование по использованию данного тега, но при обсуждении патча, вносящего изменение в документацию, разработчик Лоран Пиншар (Laurent Pinchart) выступил против удаления. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=66480

Azure AD Graph API retirement: Upgrade old Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell versions After October 6, 2026, Microsoft will start turning off the last Azure AD Graph API access that legacy Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell builds still depend on. Releases below Azure CLI 2.37.0 and Az.Resources module builds below 5.1.0 continue to hit the retired graph.windows.net endpoint and can break without warning while Microsoft rolls out a two-month phased shutdown. Supported current builds already target Microsoft Graph and stay unaffected. Here you will learn how to verify tool versions in scripts and automation, how to upgrade, what breaking changes to plan for, and how to handle code that still calls the legacy endpoint directly. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/azure-ad-graph-api-retirement-upgrade-old-azure-cli-and-azure-powershell-versions/

AWS Trust in Depth aims to give AI agents more autonomy safely AWS is proposing “Trust in Depth,” a four-layer approach for letting AI agents handle more work without requiring people to approve every action. The framework combines defined permissions, agent identities, runtime controls, and activity records, with automated reasoning to verify rules that can be stated precisely. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/aws-trust-in-depth-aims-to-give-ai-agents-more-autonomy-safely/

Выпуск системы тестирования памяти Memtest86+ 9.0 Доступен выпуск программы для тестирования оперативной памяти Memtest86+ 9.0. Программа не привязана к операционным системам и может запускаться напрямую из прошивки BIOS/UEFI или из загрузчика для проведения полной проверки оперативной памяти. В случае выявления проблем построенная в Memtest86+ карта сбойных участков памяти может использоваться в ядре Linux для исключения проблемных областей при помощи опции memmap. Код проекта распространяется под лицензией GPLv2. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=66481

Ubuntu 26.10 ships as Myna voice transcription reaches older releases Ubuntu 26.10 “Stonking Stingray” is now available, and Myna’s local speech-to-text preview can also be tested on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and 26.04 LTS. The 26.10 beta introduced Myna as an optional feature; the preview’s availability now extends to earlier releases. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/ubuntu-26-10-ships-as-myna-voice-transcription-reaches-older-releases/

Windows 11 adds Braille setup support and advanced haptics Windows 11 is adding support for compatible Braille displays during PC setup, alongside new display and Narrator options. The update also brings tactile feedback for common actions such as snapping windows, with supported mice including Surface Mouse (2nd Edition) and Logitech MX Master 4. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/windows-11-adds-braille-setup-support-and-advanced-haptics/

KDE Plasma 6.8 ends X11 sessions, making Wayland the only option KDE has released Plasma 6.8, ending native X11 desktop sessions and making Wayland the only supported session. The change, which KDE had flagged as planned for Plasma 6.8, doesn’t prevent X11 applications from running: they can still use XWayland. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/kde-plasma-6-8-ends-x11-sessions-making-wayland-the-only-option/

📰 Ubuntu’s Myna Speech-to-Text App Is Now Available as a Technology Preview Ubuntu's Myna local speech-to-text application is now available for public testing on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 26.10. 🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/ubuntus-myna-speech-to-text-app-is-now-available-as-a-technology-preview #ubuntu 👉@sysadminoff

Next.js patches two critical RCE flaws—but version 15 may keep a vulnerable dependency Next.js 16.4.1 and 15.5.28 fix two critical unauthenticated remote-code-execution flaws and a high-severity denial-of-service bug. Version 15 users should verify that `sharp` is updated too: the Next.js patch may leave an affected version installed. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/next-js-patches-two-critical-rce-flaws-but-version-15-may-keep-a-vulnerable-dependency/

📰 ROCm 10 OpenCL vs. Mesa 26.3-dev Rusticl Performance On AMD Strix Halo With all the recent progress on Mesa's Rusticl driver as a Rust-based OpenCL driver working across the different Mesa Gallium3D hardware drivers, a Phoronix Premium supporter inquired about seeing some fresh benchmarks of this open-source OpenCL solution. Here is a look at how the Mesa 26.3 Rusticl driver is looking against AMD's official OpenCL driver within ROCm 10. 🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/review/rocm-10-opencl-rusticl #amd #opensource #rust 👉@sysadminoff https://phoronix.com/review/rocm-10-opencl-rusticl

📰 Proton Drive’s new CLI brings encrypted cloud storage to scripts and servers When most people think of “cloud storage,” a website, an app, or a linked folder in your file management system immediately comes to mind. Our interactions with the cloud are mainly through graphical interfaces. But this is, of course, not really necessary. Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) are there for our benefit. When one computer speaks to another, they can forego all that decoration and get straight down to business. 🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/proton-drive-cli-encrypted-cloud-storage-scripts-and-servers/ #proton 👉@sysadminoff https://xda-developers.com/proton-drive-cli-encrypted-cloud-storage-scripts-and-servers

📰 Ubuntu 27.04 “Tenacious T-Rex” Is Slated for Release on April 22nd, 2027 Canonical's next major Ubuntu release, Ubuntu 27.04 "Tenacious T-Rex," has been slated for release on April 22nd, 2027, and it’s expected to come with the GNOME 52 desktop environment and Linux kernel 7.6. 🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-27-04-tenacious-t-rex-is-slated-for-release-on-april-22nd-2027 #gnome #kernel #linux #ubuntu 👉@sysadminoff

Python 3.15 makes Windows on Arm native by default Python 3.15 now defaults to a native Arm64 interpreter on Windows on Arm, while CPython’s Tier 2 support brings the platform into the project’s release testing. Microsoft says 94% of the 1,000 most-downloaded PyPI projects already offer native Arm packages or platform-independent versions, though some dependencies still need work. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/python-3-15-makes-windows-on-arm-native-by-default/

📰 Linux May Get a New Home for AI Agent Skills A proposed agents directory would hold skills and other resources for coding assistants, starting with one that finds the commit behind a bug. 🔗 Source: #linux 👉@sysadminoff https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17494542/linux-ai-agent-skills-directory-proposal

Ubuntu 26.10 released Ubuntu 26.10 is out today with a faster way to tile windows, passkey sign-in on the login screen and a full set of Rust-based core utilities. The newest interim release also brings GNOME 51, Mesa 26.2 and Linux 7.3 (as a release candidate as it’s not out yet), plus a slew of updated apps and new experimental ISOs for modern Intel, Arm64 and RISC-V hardware. Here’s a rundown of what’s new, and what’s worth knowing before you install or upgrade to 26.10. Ubuntu 26.10: What’s New? New window snapping widget Ubuntu 26.10 offers a faster way to tile windows, mid-drag. […] You're reading Ubuntu 26.10 released, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/10/ubuntu-2610-new-features

Релиз дистрибутива Ubuntu 26.10 Представлен релиз дистрибутива Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray", который отнесён к промежуточным выпускам, обновления для которых формируются в течение 9 месяцев. Готовые образы созданы для Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server, Lubuntu, Kubuntu, Ubuntu Mate, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu Studio, Xubuntu, UbuntuKylin (редакция для Китая), Ubuntu Unity, Edubuntu и Ubuntu Cinnamon. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=66478

Тестирование Epic Games Launcher для Linux. Для Linux-версии Fortnite готовится новый Easy Anti-Cheat Компания Epic Games представила предварительную версию нового Epic Games Launcher, в котором реализована обещанная ранее поддержка платформы Linux. В новой версии также обновлено оформление, сокращено время запуска, добавлен встроенный голосовой чат, предложена единая страница для управления запуском игр, появилась возможность размещать на панели свои приложения и игры, расширен поиск и обеспечен мониторинг скорости и активности загрузок. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=66477

Epic Games переделывает античит и планирует обеспечить запуск Fortnite под линуксом Epic Games анонсировала EAC Linux v2 - обновлённую версию системы защиты от читеров Easy Anti‑Cheat (EAC) для Linux. Цель разработчиков довести уровень защиты на Linux до уровня Windows‑версии античита. ( читать дальше... )  игры 👉@sysadminoff https://www.linux.org.ru/news/games/18400995