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Canonical Joins Rust Foundation

By ckasprzak | TkOut | March 26, 2026 | Linux, Programming Language, Software
The Hot Take: Linux appears to be getting more Rust by the day.

BrianFagioli writes: Canonical has joined the Rust Foundation as a Gold Member, signaling a deeper investment in the Rust programming language and its role in modern infrastructure. The company already maintains an up-to-date Rust toolchain for Ubuntu and has begun integrating Rust into parts of its stack, citing memory safety and reliability as key drivers. By joining at a higher tier, Canonical is not just adopting Rust but also stepping closer to its governance and long-term direction. The move also highlights ongoing tensions in Rust's…

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Canonical brings Microsoft Defender to Ubuntu to tighten Linux security

By ckasprzak | TkOut | March 19, 2026 | Linux, Software
The Hot Take: Microsoft is just consuming Linux one bite at a time for sure...

Canonical has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to integrate Ubuntu Pro security features with Microsoft Defender, improving protection for enterprise Linux systems. This brings advanced threat detection and response tools into Ubuntu environments, giving organizations a more unified way to secure critical workloads across platforms. Linux is at the center of many enterprise systems, from cloud infrastructure to databases and transaction platforms, so tightening its security is a clear priority. Canonical connecting its Ubuntu Pro…

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