Linux, Windows, and security FUD
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The latest news and views on all things Linux and open source by seasoned Unix and Linux user Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols.
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols, aka sjvn, has been writing about technology and the business of technology since CP/M-80 was the cutting edge PC operating system. SJVN covers networking, Linux, open source, and operating systems.
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How to install the Steam gaming client on Ubuntu (Gallery)
So, ready to start playing Steam-based games on your Ubuntu system? Well, follow-along with me and away we'll go!
Ubuntu smartphone developer preview arrives next week
Ubuntu Linux for the smartphone is taking a big step forward. The developer preview will be available next week for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 smartphones
PC gaming comes to Ubuntu Linux with Steam client release
No longer a pipe-dream or a beta, the Steam gaming client is now available for Ubuntu. What was that about there not being any games for Linux?
HP bids adieu to WebOS, Windows RT, and says hello to Android
HP may have finally decided on its primary tablet and smartphone operating system, and it's not WebOS or Windows, it's Android.
Intel brings flash cache acceleration to Linux servers
If you want really fast Linux drive I/O for your data-center servers, Intel has a new program for you.
Microsoft Office is not coming to Linux
There's a rumor that Microsoft will be bringing Office to Linux. That will happen when pigs fly.
Linux developers working on uniting Windows 8 Secure Boot fixes
There are now two major ways to boot and install Linux on Windows 8 PCs, but soon they'll only be a single unified method.
Linux Foundation releases Windows Secure Boot fix
At long last, the Linux Foundation fix to Windows 8 Secure Boot lock-in is out, but it's not ready for ordinary users yet and not all Linux desktop fans are happy about it.
LibreOffice 4: A new, better open-source office suite
LibreOffice 4 has just arrived and, at first glance, this popular open-source office suite looks really good.