OpenBSD integrates ARM64. AMD accesses the Vulkan driver. BIRD 2.0 supports both IPv4 and IPv6.
AMD opens the driver for Vulkan
The RADV project is very famous and aims to create an unofficial open driver for Vulcan by AMD. Last week, the situation was changing fundamentally, because clever heads in AMD have made a desicion and said: “Future is open source!” and have released the official driver codes. Huray! More information
OpenBSD integrates ARM64
We have been waiting for a long time. Some of us were begging, others were shamed and others threatened. Team around the OpenBSD has finally integrated ARM64 platform support. It is not a massive matter, but it is definitely a significant step in OpenBSD. The range of supported servers has grown significantly. More information
BIRD 2.0 with IPv4 and IPv6 support
The new version of the BIRD router daemon by the Czech national domain administrator newly integrated the support for IPv4 and IPv6. As a result, the double compilation for both types of addresses will be eliminated. Let’s add that the Czech BIRD are used by the largest interconnection centers in the world (e.g. LINX, PAIX, DE-CIX …). Good job! More information
Important security vulnerabilities
Beware of HP laptops
Some messages informed that some laptop models by HP included the keylogger in the sound card drivers. Now it turns out that the Synaptics touchpad driver included another keylogger too. More information
Banking Trojan on Google Play
Several trojans have been found in Google Play apps. They are hidden in applications used to monitor cryptocurrencies or work with Instagram. More information
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Professional Mining Housing
The high performance, space, electricity and cooling in particular. These are basic, but not all variables that have to be taken into mind, when you want to mine any cryptocurrency. If you already invested a lot of money in the mining rig, then the mining machine care, services and an environment, where the machine is located, should be on the professional level. Only this way, all operating and maintenance costs can be optimized to bring the desired, invested fruit. More information
Author: Jirka Dvořák