9 GNU/Linux distributions endorsed by the Free Software Foundation

These are the 9 GNU/Linux distribution which are endorsed by Free Software Foundation as it meet the Guidelines for Free System Distribution as outlined by FSF.

The Free Software Foundation also provides a brief explanation behind the reason why some popular GNU/Linux distributions are not included in the lists, which is available here: Explaining Why We Don’t Endorse Other Systems

How to change hostname in Ubuntu server

Here’s how you can change hostname in Ubuntu server

1. Edit /etc/hostname, and change the hostname
2. Edit /etc/hosts file, and add the hostname to 127.0.0.1, or to any local machine ip
3. run, “sudo server hostname stop”, and “sudo server hostname start”

Please update/patch and secure Litespeed web server

Due to the widespread of Litespeed 0-day attack which has affected local websites, it’s imperative for all sysadmin and website operator to patch/update and upgrade the security of the Litespeed web server.

This attack is dangerous particularly because the attacker can gain shell access with the same privileges of the web server or the user that runs the web server. Usually this allow the attacker to peek into database content and downloads it.

Patch now!, the security and privacy of your users are at the stake!