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Corellium ports Linux to Apple M1 Mac mini
Corellium has managed the difficult trick of getting Linux running natively on Apple's new M1-powered Mac Mini in record time.
Red Hat introduces free RHEL for small production workloads and development teams
In response to complaints about Red Hat's latest plans for CentOS Linux, Red Hat will start offering no-cost Red Hat Enterprise Linux for small production workloads and customer development teams.
New FreakOut botnet targets Linux systems running unpatched software
The botnet comes with features that can be used for DDoS attacks, ARP poisoning, hidden crypto-mining, launching brute-force attacks, and more.
Linux Mint fixes screensaver bypass discovered by two kids
Two children playing on their dad's computer accidentally found a way to bypass the screensaver and access locked systems.
CloudLinux readies CentOS Linux replacement: AlmaLinux
This new business Linux distribution, based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS, will be released in the first quarter of 2021.
What must be done to bring Linux to the Apple M1 chip
Linus Torvalds would love to run Linux on an M1-powered Mac, and a crowd-sourced project is trying to port Linux to Apple's newest, but top Linux kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman warns that it won't be easy.
The Linux Foundation offers a suite of open-source management classes
Managing open-source projects is an art just as difficult as developing open-source programs, and now, there is a set of classes to help you master it.
Microsoft Defender for Linux now has endpoint detection and response security
Microsoft's server-based Linux security program is ready to protect your Linux servers, Windows desktops, and Macs.
Private Nextcloud instances available to European Deutsche Telekom business customers
This open-source, private-cloud may also soon be available to US customers via T-Mobile.
Linux Mint 20.1: Hands on
A new release of Linux Mint is out. I have tried all three desktop versions, with both fresh installations and upgrades of existing systems.
Linux on Apple's Arm silicon Macs? This crowdfunded project wants to give it a try
Project wants to create a polished Linux experience on Apple Silicon Macs.
Raspberry Pi 4: Hands-On with the Argon One M.2 case
This case offers several important features for the Raspberry Pi 4, including excellent active and passive cooling, full-sized HDMI ports, and an M.2 SSD socket.
Red Hat OpenShift supports both Windows and Linux containers
Most container work is done with Linux, but some jobs are also done with Windows-based containers, and now Red Hat makes it possible to manage both with Kubernetes via OpenShift.
Best Linux Foundation classes in 2021: Intro to Linux, Cloud Engineer Bootcamp, and more
Want a good tech job? Then you need to know Linux and open-source software. One of the best ways to pick them up is via a Linux Foundation course.
Linus Torvalds tears into Intel, favors AMD
Torvalds, Linux's creator, finds AMD's processors deliver a much bigger bang for the buck than Intel's CPUs.
Linux turns 29: The biggest events in its history so far
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
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.
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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