FUD and Security
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6 Reasons Why Developers Prefer MacBooks Over Windows or Linux Laptops [Ed: Loaded and likely false headline, unsupported by actual evidence. Borderline Apple spam.]
A computer is a little more than just another device to a developer. It's more like their companion because they spend long hours solving problems on it to bring some of their best ideas to life. And naturally, when it comes to picking the right one, there are some non-negotiables: power, speed, and reliability.
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Linux malware hit a new high in 2022 [Ed: Microsofters at TechRadar [1, 2] continue to spread anti-Linux messages for Microsoft. Companies that sell fake "security" (like VPN) realise that trash-talking Linux might put them in headlines of anti-Linux sites, giving them a "platform".]
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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Linux Mint 19.x users should upgrade as support ends this April - Neowin
For any Ubuntu or Linux Mint users out there still running Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or Linux Mint 19.x, it’s time to start upgrading to a newer version. This warning also goes out to users of other Ubuntu 18.04 LTS-based distributions, of which, there are many. Luckily, if your system runs Ubuntu 18.04 or distros based on this release, your system should also handle Ubuntu 22.04 LTS just fine and you’ll get newer packages.
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Episode 359 – The NOTAM outage and other legacy technology
Josh and Kurt talk about the recent FAA NOTAM outage. Keeping legacy things running for long periods of time is really hard to do, this system is no different. It’s also really hard to upgrade many of these due to corner cases and institutional knowledge. There aren’t any great answers here, but we do ask a lot of questions about long running tech.