Late Night Linux Late Night Linux – Episode 344
Jul 28, 2025
Intel's sudden shutdown of Clear Linux raises eyebrows, leaving users in the lurch. The UK government's stance on banning ransomware payments sparks a critical discussion on cybersecurity responsibility. A hilarious tale of an AI coding misstep underscores the importance of human oversight in tech projects. Meanwhile, KDE Linux emerges as a promising immutable distro with intriguing features and user insights, showcasing its potential in the Linux landscape.
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Clear Linux's Rise and Fall
- Intel's Clear Linux OS was the fastest distro, optimized for Intel hardware, boosting performance significantly.
- It was shut down abruptly, leaving users to migrate without warning, raising concerns about responsible project termination.
Avoid Paying Ransomware Ransoms
- The UK government proposes banning state organizations from paying ransomware ransoms to reduce incentives for attackers.
- Proper backups and refusal to pay ransom are key defenses against ransomware impact.
Amazon's AI Coding Mishap
- Amazon's AI coding tool accepted a malicious pull request from a hacker instructing it to delete critical directories and AWS instances.
- The damaged release was removed, exposing poor safeguards around accepting AI-generated code changes automatically.
