422 – Bit of a Hodgepodge

First up in the news: LMDE 6 FAYE released, Mint 21.2 EDGE iso approved, Long-term support for Linux kernel to be cut

In security and privacy: Update LibreOffice Now to Fix a Security Flaw, Chinese hackers have unleashed a never-before-seen Linux backdoor

Then in our Wanderings: Joe is Pining for Manjaro, Majid mixes his compartments, and Eric…well – you’ll see.


The News

LMDE 6 “FAYE” released

Mint 21.2 EDGE iso approved

Long-term support for Linux kernel to be cut

Security and Privacy

Update LibreOffice Now to Fix a Security Flaw

Chinese hackers have unleashed a never-before-seen Linux backdoor


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