This Week in TUXEDO OS #39-2024 - TUXEDO Computers

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This Week in TUXEDO OS #39-2024

Hello dear TUXEDO fans and Open-Source enthusiasts!

This week’s news is fresh out of the update oven! We’ve been hard at work on version 1.4 of WebFAI, mainly in preparation for the highly anticipated TUXEDO OS 4. But that’s not all—our little configuration hero Tomte has also treated itself to an upgrade and squashed a few pesky bugs. Who would have thought that a „no no no no bug“ could be so persistent? But no worries, Tomte has put it in its place!

Enjoy reading,
the TUXEDO OS Team!

Updates TUXEDO

Tomte 2.39.2

  • Hotfix: The ‚no no no no bug‘ was fixed by adding an entry to [/etc/default/grub] that prevents the faulty entry and removes all „no“ entries from GRUB.
  • Hotfix: The issue with [tomte list] or [tomte versions] not working has been resolved.

A simple reboot of the device should be enough to update Tomte and apply the fixes. If this doesn’t work, please follow these steps:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install tuxedo-tomte

WebFAI 1.4

  • Added: Code for TUXEDO OS 4
  • Converted: [sources.list.d] entries from .list to .sources extension starting with Ubuntu 24.04
  • Removed: Unnecessary classes
  • Fixed: OEM background for Kubuntu
  • Fixed: Added missing language package
  • Added: Separate menu for InfinityFlex

TUXEDO OS Updates

We are diligently working internally to finalize TUXEDO OS 4. The QA process is taking a bit longer this time, so it will likely be another two weeks before TUXEDO OS 4 is released as stable. In the meantime, feel free to continue testing the preview and report any issues on GitLab. Please do not use the preview for productive work.

TUXEDO News

TUXEDO not only offers Linux hardware but is also actively involved in Linux development. This week, a first patch for the integration of the tuxedo-driver was submitted to the kernel mailing list. This patch includes a driver for LED backlight control of individual keys on Sirius Gen1 and Gen2 devices.

What Else Happened?

The developers of KDE and the Plasma desktop held their annual developer conference, Akademy, from September 7 to 12. As in every year, there were many interesting talks this time as well. Among them, we found the talk titled An Operating System of Our Own particularly intriguing, where KDE developer Harald Sitter outlines a new KDE distribution he is working on.

BIOS / EC Updates

There are new BIOS versions for:

  • InfinityBook Pro 14 - Gen9 (Intel)
  • InfinityBook Pro 14 - Gen9 (AMD)
  • InfinityBook Pro 15 - Gen9 (Intel)
  • InfinityBook Pro 15 - Gen9 (AMD)

If a changelog is available, you can find it along with the files in your customer account.

Ubuntu security updates

The Ubuntu security updates listed here flow directly into TUXEDO OS.

  • USN-7003–4: Linux kernel vulnerabilities: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
    IDs: CVE-2024–39509, CVE-2024–40958, CVE-2024–42084, and 82 others
    Concerns: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • USN-7038–1: APR vulnerability: The system could be made to expose sensitive information.
    IDs: CVE-2023–49582
    Concerns: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 ESM, Ubuntu 16.04 ESM
  • USN-7037–1: OpenJPEG vulnerability: OpenJPEG could be made to crash if it opened a specially crafted file.
    IDs: CVE-2023–39327
    Concerns: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 ESM, Ubuntu 16.04 ESM
  • USN-7036–1: Rack vulnerabilities: Several security issues were fixed in Rack.
    IDs: CVE-2024–25126, CVE-2024–26146, CVE-2023–27539, and 7 others
    Concerns: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
  • USN-7035–1: AppArmor vulnerability: AppArmor restrictions could be bypassed for rules allowing mount operations.
    IDs: CVE-2016–1585
    Concerns: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • USN-7034–1: ca-certificates update: The CA certificates in the ca-certificates package were updated.
    Concerns: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • USN-7009–2: Linux kernel vulnerabilities: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
    IDs: CVE-2024–38615, CVE-2024–42082, CVE-2024–39490, and 216 others
    Concerns: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • USN-7033–1: Intel Microcode vulnerabilities: Several security issues were fixed in Intel Microcode.
    IDs: CVE-2024–24968, CVE-2024–23984
    Concerns: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 ESM, Ubuntu 16.04 ESM
  • USN-7032–1: Tomcat vulnerability: Tomcat could allow unintended access to network services.
    IDs: CVE-2023–46589
    Concerns: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 ESM
  • USN-7031–2: Puma vulnerability: Puma could be made to overwrite headers if it received specially crafted network traffic.
    IDs: CVE-2024–45614
    Concerns: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • USN-7021–2: Linux kernel vulnerabilities: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
    IDs: CVE-2024–39494, CVE-2024–27012, CVE-2024–42160, and 5 others
    Concerns: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • USN-7029–1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
    IDs: CVE-2024–32936, CVE-2024–39490, CVE-2024–39483, and 224 others
    Concerns: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
  • USN-7007–3: Linux kernel vulnerabilities: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
    IDs: CVE-2024–38615, CVE-2024–42082, CVE-2024–39490, and 216 others
    Concerns: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • USN-6999–2: Linux kernel vulnerabilities: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
    IDs: CVE-2024–32936, CVE-2024–39490, CVE-2024–39483, and 217 others
    Concerns: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
  • USN-7028–1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
    IDs: CVE-2024–26880, CVE-2024–27398, CVE-2024–38570, and 19 others
    Concerns: Ubuntu 18.04 ESM, Ubuntu 16.04 ESM
  • USN-7020–2: Linux kernel vulnerabilities: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
    IDs: CVE-2024–42160, CVE-2024–42224, CVE-2024–42154, and 3 others
    Concerns: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
  • USN-7007–2: Linux kernel vulnerabilities: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
    IDs: CVE-2024–42229, CVE-2024–39509, CVE-2024–39471, and 216 others
    Concerns: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • USN-6992–2: Firefox regressions: USN-6992–1 caused some minor regressions in Firefox.
    Concerns: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS\

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Technical Service

Our competent technicians are also happy to help with service requests. You have different possibilities to contact us. We are personally there for you Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. But also outside these times you can contact our team with your request by e-mail.
An extra function is available in your customer account for repair requests (RMA).

 

Contact

We are personally there for you Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm (German time). But also outside these times you can contact our team with your request by e-mail. Please include your customer number, the model name of your laptop or PC and as detailed a description of your request as possible. The more details you give us, the faster we can process your request!

We might not be able to answer questions about third party hardware or software. For questions about popular open source software (Thunderbird, Filezilla...) please contact a forum e.g. ubuntuforums.org. The research effort for application specific setup is immense and not manageable at the current time. Basic compatibility questions e.g. are of course still welcome!

An extra function is available in your customer account for repair requests (RMA).

 

Shipping costs & delivery times

We ship your order to almost all countries, in Europe mostly even free of charge! The respective shipping costs and the cost threshold above which we will cover the costs for you can be found here or for international shipping in the table below.

 


Free shipping within Germany

There are no shipping costs within Germany for goods worth €100 or more.

 

7.99 € shipping cost at max!

No matter how many small articles you order, such as USB stick card reader, LAN adapters or fan articles, with us, you pay a maximum of 7.99 € shipping costs.

  • 7.99 € shipping fee for all orders below 100 € of goods
  • Free shipping from 100 € total value of goods

You can check all occurring shipping costs or if we even deliver for free right before sending your order!

 


International delivery

Here are the shipping costs as well as the amount threshold for your order. The threshold is referring to the total amount of your order, which enables free shipping.

⚠️ Countries to which we unfortunately cannot ship, and information on how you can still order from us, can be found here!

 

Country Shipping Fee Free Shipping From
Albania 99,00 EUR -
Andorra 59,00 EUR -
Belarus Temporarily no delivery possible 59,00 EUR -
Belgium 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Bulgaria 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Denmark 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Estonia 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Faroe Islands 129,00 EUR -
Finland 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
France 9,99 EUR 120 EUR
Greece 22,90 EUR -
United Kingdom 9,99 EUR 120 EUR
Hong Kong 199,00 EUR -
India 199,00 EUR -
Ireland 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Island 129,00 EUR -
Italy 9,99 EUR 120 EUR
Japan 99,00 EUR -
Canada 99,00 EUR -
Croatia 34,90 EUR 500 EUR
Latvia 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Lithuania 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Luxembourg 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Macau 199,00 EUR -
Malta 34,90 EUR 500 EUR
Macedonia 59,00 EUR -
Moldova 199,00 EUR -
Monaco 19,00 EUR -
Montenegro 99,00 EUR -
Netherlands 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Norway 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Austria 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Poland 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Portugal 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Romania 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
San Marino 9,99 EUR 120 EUR
Sweden 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Switzerland 13,99 EUR 150 EUR
Serbia 34,90 EUR 500 EUR
Singapore 199,00 EUR -
Slovakia 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Slovenia 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Spain (without Canary Islands) 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Czech Republic 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Ukraine Temporarily no delivery possible 129,00 EUR -
Hungary 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
USA including Hawaii 99,00 EUR -
United Arabic Emirates 199,00 EUR -
Cyprus 34,90 EUR 500 EUR
Qatar 199,00 EUR -

For orders outside the EU there might be additional duties, taxes or charges needed to be paid by the customer. These don't have to be paid to the supplier, but to local authorities. Please check for any details with your local customs or tax authorities before ordering! But as a benefit you don't have to pay German taxes, this means you save up to 19%!
Due to the Brexit and the associated changes, there may be delays of several days in customs clearance on site for deliveries to the UK. This is not within our sphere of influence, so we ask for your understanding.

 


Time of delivery

If not stated differently in the article's description, we deliver goods in:

  • 7-10 working days within Germany
  • 10-12 working days outside Germany

For orders paid in advance, the delivery time starts with receipt of the payment. Please keep in mind that there is no delivery on Sundays or on holidays.
For goods delivered as download, there will be no shipping fees due.
Access data for downloads are sent out via e-mail 1-3 working days after contract formation. For orders with advanced payment, we will deliver after receiving the payment. You can download the item by using the link sent to you via e-mail.

Self-pick-up of orders is not possible, unfortunately.