Proprietary Software and Fake Security
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VMware Workstation 17 Series Releases; Adds New Linux Guest OS [Ed: Sourav Rudra knows it's NOT FOSS and he even admits it ("It isn't open-source but works quite well."), so what does the site ItsFOSS stand for?]
VMware Workstation is a popular virtual machine software available for Linux and Windows.
It isn't open-source but works quite well. Used by enterprises, individuals, and educational institutions alike, it offers a lot of utility with support for various Linux distros.
Sometimes, it might prove to be a better option than VirtualBox. However, that should be up for debate as per your use-cases.
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VMware adds Apple silicon support to desktop hypervisor • The Register
VMware has refreshed its desktop hypervisors, adding native support for Apple's Arm-based CPUs as well as Windows 11.
The virtualization giant offers three desktop hypervisors: Workstation and Player for x86 machines, plus Fusion for macOS. Workstation and Player have reached version 17, and Fusion is at version 13.
The big addition to both is a virtual trusted platform module (TPM) – an essential requirement for running Windows 11 as a guest OS.
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Microsoft is turning Windows 11's Start Menu into an advertisement delivery system
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What Do You Need to Secure a Blended Windows-Linux Environment? - Rezilion [Ed: Citing Jim Zemlin like he's a security figure is akin to quoting Trump on women's rights]
The Linux Foundation recognizes the value of this, with Executive Director Jim Zemlin observing that “SBOMs are no longer optional,’’ and its research has revealed that 78% of organizations expect to produce or consume SBOMs in 2022.
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Microsoft Defender protects Mac and Linux from malicious websites [Ed: Longtime Microsoft propagandist Mary Branscombe (nothing short of Microsoft asset inside media) promotes proprietary fake security from an NSA enabler, saying it would "protect" Linux]