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This Linux smartphone is now shipping for $150
Pine64's open source PinePhone runs Linux and is designed for developers and early-adopters.
Kubuntu Focus: A new top-of-the-line Linux laptop arrives
The KDE-empowered version of Ubuntu, Kubuntu, now has a high-powered laptop to call its own: The Kubuntu Focus.
Microsoft: Application Inspector is now open source, so use it to test code security
Microsoft offers up the security tool it uses to probe untrusted third-party software components in its applications.
Windows 10 users: Google reveals when it's killing off Chrome apps
Google to end support for Chrome apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux this year to push ahead with web apps.
Wind River acquires Star Lab to improve its Linux security
The well-known embedded Linux company Wind River is beefing up its security as its devices face an increasingly networked world.
Microsoft and IBM: Here's why we back Google in Oracle Java API copyright case
Microsoft highlights historical tech innovations, including the Windows Subsystem for Linux, that were enabled in the same way Google used Java APIs.
How to switch from Windows 7 to Chrome OS CloudReady
If all you're doing with your Windows 7 PC runs off the web or the cloud, you can move it to CloudyReady, the Chromium OS-based operating system.
Microsoft spots malicious npm package stealing data from UNIX systems
Malicious JavaScript package was only active on the npm repository for two weeks.
Microsoft: New Windows Terminal preview gives you retro CRT screen effects
Microsoft gives Windows Terminal users an optional setting for graphic effects from the cathode-ray tube era.
Linus Torvalds: Avoid Oracle's ZFS kernel code on Linux until 'litigious' Larry signs off
Torvalds doesn't want to be hounded by Oracle's legal team for merging ZFS filesystem code into the Linux kernel.
CES 2020: New Dell Linux developer XPS 13 laptop is on its way
The next-generation of Dell's high-end Linux laptops will come with up to 32GB of RAM.
CES 2020: Samsung introduces enterprise-ready Galaxy Chromebook
If you want a top-of-the-line Chromebook for work, your first choice has been the Google's Pixelbook Go. Now, Samsung is releasing a challenger, the Galaxy Chromebook.
Why and how to replace Windows 7 with Linux Mint
Windows 7 is down to its last days. If you don't care for Windows 10, it's time to consider running Linux Mint instead.
Cisco critical bugs: Nexus data center switch software needs patching now
Patch your Cisco Data Center Network Manager software now or uninstall it.
New USB cable kills your Linux laptop if stolen in a public place
Building your own BusKill cable costs between $20 and $45.
Linux gaming made easy: The fastest way to get up and running
Did you know that there are many top-tier commercial games available for Linux? Here's the quickest way we know to get up and running.
The biggest events in Linux's history
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
10 Linux distros: From different to dangerous
One of the great benefits of Linux is the ability to roll your own. Throughout the years, individuals, organizations, and even nation states have done just that. In this gallery, we're going to showcase some of those distros. Be careful, though. You may not want to load these, or if you do, put them in isolated VMs. We're not kidding when we say they could be dangerous.
Linux survival guide: These 21 applications let you move easily between Linux and Windows
If you need to navigate regularly between Linux and the Windows world, there are many applications that can make your job easier. We spotlight 21 quality applications that will pave the way.
5 best Chromebooks for school in 2018
These work for anyone else who want a top-notch laptop.
Top five 2016 Chromebooks for school and everywhere else
Many schools now give you a Chromebook. If your school doesn't, here are your best choices.
Top five 2015 Chromebooks for students (and the rest of us)
Getting ready to buy a Chromebook for school? Here are the best of the best.
The top 10 leaders driving open-source tech
These are the people who have been driving the open-source technology powering today's business world.
A Fedora 22 beta walk-through
The new Fedora, with its GNOME 3.16 interface, is an interesting, powerful Linux desktop.
Six Clicks for Linux beginners: Ubuntu 15.04, Vivid Vervet
The easiest desktop operating system to use of all may be Ubuntu.
Six Clicks: From least to beast: The best Chromebooks
A Chromebook may be all you need for all your computing needs. Here's the best of the breed so far.
Must-have Linux desktop apps (Six Clicks)
Who says you need a Mac or a Windows PC? With the right applications, a Linux desktop is every bit as good as either of the two mainstream desktop operating systems.
Setting up Linux Mint 17.1 for the first time
Getting Linux Mint to work is simple.
Six Clicks: The six fastest computers in the world
In November 2014, the top six supercomputers all run Linux, but that's about the only thing they have in common.
Six licks of Google's Android Lollipop
It's not shipping yet, but you can run a pre-release of Android Lollipop, and it's already looking pretty tasty.
Why 2019 was the year of Linux and open-source software
These five stories show why the future of technology belongs to Linux and open-source software.
Hybrid graphics plus docks equals the limits of laptop Linux
If you've got a discrete GPU as well as integrated graphics, and you want to run Linux, you'd best pick one master.
The wait is over: Wireguard VPN on its way into Linux
For years, developers have been working on this new take on the virtual private network, and now it's finally ready to go.
Chicago student faces criminal charges for offering tech support to ISIS
The student was allegedly building a custom Gentoo Linux distro for ISIS.
The Top 500 supercomputers have one thing in common: They all run on Linux
The new list of the world's fastest computers -- supercomputing's Top 500 -- is out, and every one runs faster than a petaflop using Linux.
Samsung discontinues Linux on DeX with Android 10 rollout
Samsung is shutting down its Linux on DeX projects after only 11 months.
Linus Torvalds has no problem with Microsoft
ZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols talks with Karen Roby about why no company can ever rule Linux. Read more: https://zd.net/31dQTiV
Why Red Hat can take over the cloud sooner than you think
Today, Red Hat dominates enterprise Linux. Tomorrow, it wants to rule the cloud. With IBM beside it, don't bet against it. Read more: https://zd.net/2OqAQ0a
Why are businesses going open-source? Red Hat answers
Red Hat's new survey of enterprise businesses reveals a world where almost everyone has joined the open-source bandwagon. Read more: https://zd.net/2viwrQb
What's holding the Linux desktop back?
Linus Torvalds looks to Chromebooks and Android for the future of the Linux desktop, while Linux Mint developers aren't happy with each other.
Linux 5.0: What's new (not much)
It's not like Linus Torvalds didn't warn us. Linux 5.0 is out, but there's no big updates to be found here. Read more: https://zd.net/2u07cSb
Microsoft's open-source move puts Powershell on favorite programming languages list
Microsoft's PowerShell open-sourced scripting language is striking a chord with more developers.
Windows is porting popular Sysinternals tools package to Linux
Microsoft engineers have already ported the ProcDump utility and are currently working on porting ProcMon as well. More tools to follow.
Intel adopts Contributor Covenant for all open-source projects and developers
The Contributor Covenant aims to address the skew towards white male contributors in open-source projects. Read more: https://zd.net/2D3yD3d
With Red Hat, IBM to become the leading hybrid cloud provider
This deal is the biggest Linux and open-source acquisition ever.
Ubuntu 14.10 (Utopic Unicorn), Beta 1 preview: No big changes
Despite optimistic 2011 predictions of a fully converged cross-platform OS running Mir and UnityNext (8) by 2014, Ubuntu 14.10 is set to retain X Windows and Unity 7. Based on this beta, it seems there will be no big changes in 14.10, although upgrading is always worthwhile.
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 'Trusty Tahr', Beta 1 preview: Convergence deferred
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS was to be the first converged desktop/tablet/smartphone release. However, it's shaping up to be more of a typical Long Term Support release, with the emphasis on solid and stable, rather than radical changes.
Ubuntu 13.10 (Saucy Salamander) review: Smart Scopes in, Mir out
With the Mir display server failing to make the cut, Ubuntu 13.10, rather than being a stepping-stone on the way to form-factor convergence with 14.04, seems more like an obligatory release.
Hands on with Korora 19 'Bruce'
Hot on the heels of Fedora 19 comes this everything-including-the-kitchen-sink derivative.
Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) review
Some of the features that were to be included in Ubuntu 13.04 have been shelved in favour of presenting a polished and solid release, with most of the improvements residing behind the scenes. As a result, Raring Ringtail may seem a bit of a disappointment.
HP Pavilion dm1-4310e: Swapping Windows 8 for Linux
Windows 8 is OUT on my next-generation Pavilion dm1, and Linux — in the shape of Fedora 18, openSuSE 12.3, Mint 14 and Ubuntu 12.10 — is IN.
Ubuntu 12.10 (Quantal Quetzal) review
Ubuntu 12.10 contains more controversial changes than expected. If you can live with or work around those changes, it remains a powerful and useful desktop Linux operating system.
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin)
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS is an extremely solid, usable, fast and secure desktop Linux OS. It continues to hone the Unity user interface introduced in earlier releases, and also migrates to a new version of the kernel.
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