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Facebook joins The Linux Foundation as a platinum member
For years, Facebook has relied on Linux and open-source software. Now it's taking a leading role in The Linux Foundation.
Open source takes on earthquake early warning project
It's not just Google that's trying to get a handle on earthquakes. The Linux Foundation and partners are working on an open-source earthquake early warning system as well.
FBI and NSA expose new Linux malware Drovorub, used by Russian state hackers
The FBI and NSA issue joint security alert containing technical details about new Linux malware developed by Russia's military hackers.
Microsoft to developers: These are our biggest and best open-source projects
Microsoft has launched a new website that shows off its open-source credentials.
1Password is coming to Linux
One of the most popular password managers, 1Password, is finally releasing a desktop Linux client.
Ubuntu Linux 20.04's first point release arrives
If you're the sort of person who waits until you're sure all the bugs are out before upgrading, you'll be glad to know that Canonical has just released the first point update of April 2020's Ubuntu Linux 20.04 Long-Term Support: Ubuntu 20.04.1.
Google's Flutter 1.20 framework is out: VS Code extension and mobile autofill support
Google releases a new stable build of Flutter, its framework for creating user interfaces for mobile and desktops.
The fixes to the Linux BootHole fixes are in
The first release of patches to the Linux BootHole came with a show-stopping problem. The fixed machines wouldn't boot. For the most part, that problem has been solved.
Red Hat changes certification rules in response to the coronavirus pandemic
Red Hat is extending your soon to expire certifications and has launched a new online certification testing program for its top four certifications.
Uniting for better open-source security: The Open Source Security Foundation
We can make open-source software safer and more secure when we all work together.
Learn Linux: The complete 2020 bundle of online courses is 98% off for a limited time
Why you need to learn Linux in order to become a successful developer.
BootHole fixes causing boot problems across multiple Linux distros
Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora users reports issues with booting or dual-booting their devices.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux runs into Boothole patch trouble
Red Hat's fix for the Boothole security hole has stopped some users' systems from booting.
Linux distros fix new Boothole bug
The recently revealed Boothole bug in Grub2, a bootloader used by almost all Linux distributions, has been fixed. But while it's getting headlines, it can only successfully attack a handful of already vulnerable systems.
Microsoft: We're taking over Windows 10 PyTorch AI library from Facebook
The move aims to improve new GPU-accelerated machine-learning training on Windows 10's Subsystem for Linux.
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.
German study proves that no home router is free from well-known flaws
There are no routers in the study from the Fraunhofer Institute without known security vulnerabilities.
What do we know about Microsoft's Project Freta?
The new Microsoft Research project hopes to automate virtual-machine forensics in the cloud.
Ready to run Linux on Windows 10? Here’s how
Ed Bott explains how Microsoft helped him install the latest version of Ubuntu Linux on his Windows 10 PC. Read more: https://zd.net/2UbNq3O
Microsoft is bent on bringing Linux desktop to Windows 10 users
Linux on Windows just took a big graphical desktop step forward with Microsoft's plans for Windows Subsystem for Linux.
Microsoft adds new features to Teams: Group chat can reach 250 users
Microsoft beefs up chat features in Microsoft Teams to take on rivals like Zoom and Google Meet.
Google launches open-source tool against USB keystroke injection attacks
Google's open-source tool makes USB keystroke injections harder but it's no silver bullet.
GitHub's transparency report: How and when it removes or block content
Microsoft's open-source code-sharing platform's latest report places freedom of expression above all else.
Researcher finds Linux and macOS sudo bug impacting 'pwfeedback' option
Who'da thought hiding passwords behind asterisks as you entered the characters could be a security problem?
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
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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