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Show HN: Bor – Open-source policy management for Linux desktops

The Bor v0.8.0 release introduces new policy management for Thunderbird, Microsoft Edge, and Firewalld, alongside a comprehensive web UI overhaul and significant security hardening for enterprise Linux fleets.

Key Points

  • Adds native policy management for Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Edge for Business, and Firewalld zones with tamper-protection.
  • Overhauls the web interface using PatternFly 6, featuring server-side pagination, deep linking, and a modernized full-page policy editor.
  • Implements granular per-action RBAC and enhanced security measures, including HKDF-derived encryption and improved MFA enforcement.
  • Migrates frontend architecture to React 19.2 and updates core dependencies like gRPC 1.82.1 for improved stability and performance.
  • Requires agents to be upgraded to v0.8.0 to support new policy types and updated protobuf schemas.

Why it Matters

These updates provide administrators with more precise control over desktop and network security configurations across large-scale Linux environments. By modernizing the interface and hardening core security protocols, the release improves both operational efficiency and the overall integrity of managed fleets.
Getbor.dev Published by eniac111
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