Ubuntu 24.04 Released

Canonical has just released Ubuntu v24.04.
https://ubuntu.com/blog/whats-new-in-security-for-ubuntu-24-04-lts

Super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktops, netbooks and servers around the world. Ubuntu does everything you need it to. It’ll work with your existing PC files, printers, cameras and MP3 players. And it comes with thousands of free apps.

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IBM MQ v9.2 End of Service Date

The end of service date for IBM MQ v9.2 on distributed platforms (Linux, Unix, Windows and IBM i) is September 30, 2025. The IBM MQ Software lifecycle page is at:
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/confluent-platform-cp4i-7x-eom-eos-mq-92x-eos

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Roger Lacroix
Capitalware Inc.

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What’s new in the latest IBM MQ v9.4 – Webinar

You can sign up for What’s new in the latest IBM MQ v9.4 webinar at:
https://ibm.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1666171&tp_key=34458c4185

This webinar will focus on the latest and greatest offering from IBM MQ – v9.4, a Long Term Support (LTS) release coming up after 2 years and preceded by v9.3. MQ v9.4 will feature all the CD releases of v9.3.x along with new feature functionalities.

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Roger Lacroix
Capitalware Inc.

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OpenBSD v7.5 Released

Theo de Raadt has just released OpenBSD v7.5.
https://www.openbsd.org/75.html

The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

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Roger Lacroix
Capitalware Inc.

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NetBSD v10.0 Released

NetBSD Project has just released NetBSD v10.0.
https://www.netbsd.org/releases/formal-10/NetBSD-10.0.html

NetBSD is a free, fast, secure, and highly portable Unix-like Open Source operating system. It is available for a wide range of platforms, from large-scale servers and powerful desktop systems to handheld and embedded devices.

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Roger Lacroix
Capitalware Inc.

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Java 22 Released

Oracle has just released Java 22.

Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) lets you develop and deploy Java applications on desktops and servers, as well as in today’s demanding embedded environments. Java offers the rich user interface, performance, versatility, portability, and security that today’s applications require.

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Roger Lacroix
Capitalware Inc.

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IBM MQ V9.3.5 Announced

IBM has announced IBM MQ V9.3.5:
https://community.ibm.com/community/user/integration/blogs/ian-harwood1/2024/02/23/mq935ga

Highlights:

  • – MQ Console application and network observability
  • – Stand-alone IBM MQ Web Server
  • – Open Telemetry tracing
  • – Next iteration of JSON Web Token support
  • – XL C/C++ compiler updates for AIX
  • IBM MQ (aka WebSphere MQ) homepage
    https://www.ibm.com/products/mq

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    Roger Lacroix
    Capitalware Inc.

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    IBM MQ v9.3.0.16 Fix Pack Released

    IBM has just released IBM MQ v9.3.0.16 Fix Pack:
    https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7116585

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    Roger Lacroix
    Capitalware Inc.

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    IBM MQ 9.2.0.22 LTS CSU Released

    IBM has just released IBM MQ 9.2.0.22 LTS CSU:
    https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7116597

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    Roger Lacroix
    Capitalware Inc.

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    IBM MQ v9.1.0.20 LTS CSU Released

    IBM has just released IBM MQ v9.1.0.20 LTS CSU:
    https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/fix-list-ibm-mq-version-91-lts

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    Roger Lacroix
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