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Trail of Bits ☛ Catching malicious package releases using a transparency log
For package maintainers that publish attestations signed using Sigstore (as supported by PyPI and npm), monitoring the Rekor log can help them quickly become aware of a compromise of their release process by notifying them of new signing events related to the package they maintain.
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Adam Young: Tracing how much time the kernel spends in a function
Using ebpf and the bpftrace command line utility, you can perform simple reporting on function calls.
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University of Toronto ☛ What goes into a well-formed Unix syslog entry
In a recent entry, I said in passing that the venerable logger utility had some amount of annoyances associated with it. In order to explain those annoyances, I need to first talk about what goes into a well-formed, useful Unix syslog entry in a traditional Unix syslog environment.
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TecMint ☛ How to Use Fedora Toolbx for Isolated Development Environments
This is where Fedora Toolbx comes into the picture – a tool that makes it simple to spin up containerized development environments while keeping the experience as seamless as working directly on your host system.
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TecMint ☛ Essential Docker Commands Guide with Examples (2025)
Docker has become the go-to solution for containerizing applications, and this guide takes you through the essential commands you need to know to control your Docker environment.
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dwaves.de ☛ gnu linux bash how to filter backup exported contacts vcf for print
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Krita on Fedora 43
Krita stands as one of the most powerful free and open-source digital painting applications available for GNU/Linux users today. This professional-grade software has earned its reputation among digital artists, illustrators, and concept designers who demand robust tools without the premium price tag.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Syncthing on Debian 13
Synchronizing files across multiple devices has become essential in today’s interconnected digital world. Whether you’re managing documents between your laptop and desktop, backing up important files to a server, or collaborating with team members, having a reliable file synchronization solution is crucial.