What are open-source operating systems? Everything you need to knowThe lowdown on what open-source operating systems are and why they matter.September 6, 2019 by Nick Heath in Open Source
Linux's 'big' 4.9 release adds support for Raspberry Pi Zero, LG Nexus 5This week sees the release of Linux 4.9, a mammoth release spanning 22 million lines of code.December 13, 2016 by Nick Heath in Open Source
City that swapped Windows for Linux debates proposed Windows 10 moveMunich politicians demand answers about report that suggests the authority ruling Germany's third largest city could make Windows 10 and Microsoft Office available across the council.November 10, 2016 by Nick Heath in Open Source
Highly hackable, open source laptop smashes crowdfunding goalThe Novena open source computer is expected to start shipping in November after raising just over $700,000, more than double its crowd funding target.May 19, 2014 by Nick Heath in Open Source
Open source wins the day once again in MunichThe City of Munich, famous for dropping Windows for a Linux OS, has chosen open-source software to handle mail and calendar for its staff. February 26, 2014 by Nick Heath in Open Source
China switches on to Ubuntu in hunt for Windows XP successorThe Chinese-language Ubuntu Kylin OS has been downloaded more than one million times since its launch last year as the country looks to replace the soon to be unsupported Windows XP.February 14, 2014 by Nick Heath in Open Source
Linux Mint 15 KDE now availableThe release candidate for Linux Mint 15 'Olivia' running the KDE desktop is available to download.June 24, 2013 by Nick Heath in Open Source
Ubuntu's single platform SDK to be ship shape by OctoberCanonical reveals more details of its roadmap for its Ubuntu SDK, which will allow developers to use the same code base to create apps for Ubuntu running on phones, tablets and desktops.May 15, 2013 by Nick Heath in Open Source
Linux 3.9 kernel release offers SSD caching and server performance improvementsThe Linux 3.9 kernel brings with it an SSD caching, improved performance for multi-threaded network server applications and a host of other features.April 29, 2013 by Nick Heath in Open Source
Chinese government builds national OS around UbuntuThe Chinese government has announced plans to release Ubuntu Kylin, an Ubuntu 13.04-based OS with features targeted at the Chinese market.March 22, 2013 by Nick Heath in Open Source