Late Night Linux
Late Night Linux – Episode 274
Mar 26, 2024
Guest host Gary from Linux After Dark discusses Canonical's struggles with malicious Snaps, KDE theme wiping machines, Mozilla's privacy partner ditching, Redis license changes, and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS getting 12 years of support. Meta joins the Fediverse, while a Switch emulator faces challenges and World Server Throwing Championship 2024 is announced. Sponsored by Tailscale and Kolide for secure networking solutions.
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Quick takeaways
- Implementing manual review for Snap registrations to tackle scam wallets highlights authenticity challenges.
- Extended LTS support for Ubuntu 14.04 emphasizes the importance of maintaining security for legacy systems.
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Redesigning Snap Review Policy to Combat Scam Bitcoin Wallets
Snapcraft forum's discussion on scam Bitcoin wallets prompts manual review policy implementation for new snap registrations. This change aims to address delays in removing fraudulent apps, highlighting the challenge of ensuring app authenticity amidst scalability concerns.
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