If you ever need to write a binary file from a traditional language like C, it isn’t all that hard to do. About the worst thing you might have to deal with is attempts to fake line endings across ...

Have you ever felt the urge to make your own private binary format for use in Linux? Perhaps you have looked at creating the smallest possible binary when compiling a project, and felt disgusted with ...

Introducing the Yocto Project and the benefits of using it in embedded Linux development. In embedded Linux development, there are two approaches when it comes to what operating system to run on your ...

Gentoo isn't just any Linux distribution, it's the distribution that targets a special faction of the Linux community. Gentoo is the distro for users who want an operating system that's geared ...

During the "Birds of a Feather" (BoF) session held on the evening of June 14 at the Usenix Conference, Linus Torvalds took questions about the present and future of Linux. One question came from a ...

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Support for Linux binaries in a new Windows 10 Anniversary Update feature expands the OS’ attack surface, experts said. Microsoft’s release of Windows Anniversary Update last week included an optional ...

Researchers have discovered a new multi-platform backdoor that infects Windows and Linux systems allowing the attackers to run malicious code and binaries on the compromised machines. The malware ...