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If you’re new to the world of Linux and trying to figure out which distribution is right for your needs, this chart can help. It lists 10 key attributes for 20 popular distributions to help you zero in...
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A Raspberry Pi-style computer you can build yourself: Blueberry Pi
Provided you can think of something useful to do with a board with only 64MB of on-chip RAM.
Hands-on with Linux Mint Debian Edition 3 Beta
The long-awaited LMDE update is finally (really) on the way!
Linux kernel network TCP bug fixed
The denial of service bug had actually been patched in the Linux kernel weeks before news of it was ever announced.
Yum! That's some good Android Pie
Android 9, aka Android Pie, brings numerous tasty improvements.
Linux kernel bug: TCP flaw lets remote attackers stall devices with tiny DoS attack
'SegmentSmack' Linux bug gives a remote attacker the means to knock out a system with minimal traffic.
Windows apps made on Linux hit by security fail
That Windows app you made on a Linux system actually isn't as protected from attacks as you thought.
Opera is available in a Snap on Linux
The Opera web browser isn't for everyone, but if you want it, Canonical and Opera have made it easier than ever to install it on any Linux desktop.
How to upgrade from Ubuntu Linux 16.04 to 18.04
You can now smoothly move up from Ubuntu Linux 16.04, or later versions, to Ubuntu 18.04. Here's how to do it.
Dell XPS 13 now ships with Ubuntu 18.04 Linux
Want a top-flight laptop with a high-end Linux pre-installed? Then you'll want to check out Dell's latest XPS 13.
Windows scores a win over Linux as another state decides to switch
Around 13,000 workstations running OpenSuse will be migrated to a current version of Windows.
Microsoft PowerShell now available on Linux as an Ubuntu snap
PowerShell, the Windows shell language, is now available on Linux as an Ubuntu Snap! Believe it!
How to add Linux to your Chromebook
With a sufficiently advanced Chromebook, you can now install and run Linux natively on it.
IBM's new Nabla containers are designed for security first
IBM claims its new container design is more secure than Docker or other containers by cutting operating system calls to the bare minimum and thereby reducing its attack surface as small as possible.
Containers or virtual machines: Which is more secure? The answer will surprise you
IBM Research has created a new way to measure software security, Horizontal Attack Profile, and it's found a properly secured container can be almost as secure as a virtual machine.
Python language founder steps down
Guido van Rossum, the "Benevolent Dictator For Life" of Python, has had enough and is walking away from leading the popular open-source language.
5 best Chromebooks for school in 2018
These work for anyone else who want a top-notch laptop.
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.
The 25 biggest events in Linux's 25-year history
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
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.
Six Clicks: Androids Apps on Chromebooks
Look out, Windows! With Google starting to bring over a million Android apps to Chromebooks, the Windows PC is going to face a real challenge.
Six Clicks: An early look at Ubuntu 14.10
Ubuntu 14.10 is a minor, but significant, step up from Canonical's last Linux desktop operating system, Ubuntu 14.04.
Lower Saxony plans switch from OpenSuse to Microsoft Windows
The state is planning to migrate 13,000 machines.
AMD and Microsoft join forces to block Spectre attacks
AMD has released microcode updates for Spectre variant 2 that require Microsoft's latest Windows 10 patch.
Smart cars loving Linux, competitors left in rear view
BMW, Chevrolet, Honda, Mercedes, and Tesla all have one thing in common besides making cars: Their cars all run Linux.
Microsoft plans to lure Linux distribution maintainers with new open-source tool
Microsoft's open-source tool should make it easier to run distros on Windows 10's Windows Subsystem for Linux.
The 2013 flaw that's still used to turn Linux servers into coin miners today
Unpatched plugins are opening the door to cryptojacking.
Turn your Android smartphone into a bunker with 10 simple steps
Malware makers, phishers, they really are all out to get you. Here's how to stop them in their tracks.
Chromebook users to get easy access to Linux apps
Chrome developers are working on project Crostini to bring containers for running Linux VMs on Chrome OS.
Better know a blogger: SJVN on Linux, Microsoft, space roadsters and more
In the latest installment of our ongoing Better Know a Blogger series, we talk to ZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols. We'll take a deep dive into what makes this prolific tech journalist tick, and take a look at the future of tech through his eyes. Read more: http://zd.net/2BAjtBE
Barcelona: Bye Microsoft, hola Linux
No more Microsoft, says Barcelona City Council, in pursuit of "full technological sovereignty".
Five top improvements in Google Android 8.1
Besides numerous security fixes, the latest version of Android includes multiple features that developers will be using to improve your smartphone experience.
New browser on the block Vivaldi taps Raspberry Pi growth
Vivaldi has unveiled a browser for Raspberry Pi and may soon have a build for smartphones, too.
Supercomputing has an undisputed champion: Linux
It finally happened. All 500 of the world's top 500 supercomputers are running Linux.
Internal Space Station's Linux high-performance computer could help future Mars mission
A joint project between NASA and HPE could lay the foundations for travel to the Red Planet.
Linux Mint is a breeze. Here's our top tips
Linux is perfect for everyday tasks like browsing, emailing, photo management, financial management, and much more. Here's an overview.
Learn how to install Linux Mint
How to dump Windows completely and install only Linux Mint. The entire process took 10 minutes. Here are the details.
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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