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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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“Something has gone seriously wrong,” dual-boot systems warn after Microsoft update (arstechnica.com)

submitted 2 months ago by pnutzh4x0r@lemmy.ndlug.org to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Last Tuesday, loads of Linux users—many running packages released as early as this year—started reporting their devices were failing to boot. Instead, they received a cryptic error message that included the phrase: “Something has gone seriously wrong.”

The cause: an update Microsoft issued as part of its monthly patch release. It was intended to close a 2-year-old vulnerability in GRUB, an open source boot loader used to start up many Linux devices. The vulnerability, with a severity rating of 8.6 out of 10, made it possible for hackers to bypass secure boot, the industry standard for ensuring that devices running Windows or other operating systems don’t load malicious firmware or software during the bootup process. CVE-2022-2601 was discovered in 2022, but for unclear reasons, Microsoft patched it only last Tuesday.

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The reports indicate that multiple distributions, including Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Zorin OS, Puppy Linux, are all affected. Microsoft has yet to acknowledge the error publicly, explain how it wasn’t detected during testing, or provide technical guidance to those affected. Company representatives didn’t respond to an email seeking answers.

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[–] asexualchangeling@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, pretty much what I thought, thanks

And yeah, for non Oculus exclusives I plan on using ALVR, I've tried it before but not in nearly two years, I hear it's gotten much better now though, And I even saw something claiming that sidequest wasn't even required anymore as of recently.

[–] Klear@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I recommend getting Virtual Desktop. While ALVR, AirLink or SteamLink can do the same thing for free, it's so comfortable to use and even improves the visuals. Well worth it IMO.

[–] asexualchangeling@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago

I have virtual Desktop, have had for several years, but last I checked it was Windows exclusive and, much like Oculus software, relies on things that don't work outside of Windows