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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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Game of Clouds: Lock-In Is Coming
"Born-in the Cloud" workloads might be designed to be platform-agnostic now, but that doesn't mean it will always be the case, as hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure continue to add specific and unique functionality to their hosted services.
OpenBMC caught with 'pantsdown' over new security flaw
Multiple BMC firmware stacks are affected.
Mystery still surrounds hack of PHP PEAR website
Three days later, still no new details about how the official PHP website hosted a backdoored version of the PEAR package manager for the past six months.
Ubuntu Core doubles down on Internet of Things
Besides the cloud, Canonical is staking its Linux future on the Internet of Things with its new Ubuntu Core release.
Raspberry Pi with extra punch: New Orange Pi 3 packs powerful Allwinner H6 from $30
The Orange Pi 3 pushes RAM beyond the 1GB limit on earlier Orange Pi boards running on the Allwinner H6 system on chip.
Testing Ubuntu, Linux Mint Debian Edition, openSUSE Leap and more Linux distributions on my new laptop
Loading a new set of different Linux distributions on my new laptop. Here's what I found.
Popular WordPress plugin hacked by angry former employee
Hacker defaced the company's website and sent a mass email to all its customers, alleging unpatched security holes.
MongoDB "open-source" Server Side Public License rejected
Red Hat won't use MongoDB in Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Fedora thanks to MongoDB's new Server Side Public License.
Testing openSUSE, Manjaro, Debian, Fedora, and Mint Linux distributions on my new laptop
I just got a new Acer Aspire 5 laptop. Here are my experiences loading and running Linux on it.
Mozilla: Firefox Test Pilot is such a success we're killing it off
The Firefox Test Pilot feature testing ground is closing next week having done its job, according to Mozilla.
Metasploit, popular hacking and security tool, gets long-awaited update
After seven years, Metasploit Framework, the popular open-source hacking and security tool, has been given a major update.
WordPress to show warnings on servers running outdated PHP versions
WordPress PHP minimum requirement to change to PHP 5.6 in April and PHP 7.0 in December.
Mozilla Fenix: New Android browser's intriguing details start to surface
Mockups suggest Mozilla wants to create a completely new look for its possible future Android browser.
Firefox will finally fix annoying page jumps
Firefox 66, scheduled for release in mid-March 2019, will remember the user's position on the page as new content is loaded and existing content is pushed down.
DevOps for the hybrid cloud: Red Hat Ansible Tower 3.4
Red Hat is expanding its popular Ansible DevOps program so you can easily automate everything from your server to the hybrid cloud and back again.
WordPress 5.0 is out. Here's a tour of the new features!
WordPress' first major upgrade in years is here, and it was worth the wait. New WordPress 5.0 comes with a revamped and totally gorgeous WYSIWYG editor.
Create your own free Adobe Creative Cloud with free and open source software
While Creative Cloud has its strong benefits, it's also costly. If you want to accomplish most of what you can with Creative Cloud, but pay absolutely nothing, these products can help.
Photos: Cold War ZX Spectrum clones spawned behind the Iron Curtain
Fitted inside telephone cases, or even toy organs, these Speccy replicas were less expensive but arguably more creative than the original Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
Android tips and tricks: 10 great ways to boost your phone experience
There are many easy things you can do to improve your Android experience. Here are some of the best.
The top open-source rookies, projects in 2018
Black Duck by Synopsys has compiled the top new open source projects initiated in 2017.
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+: A closer look at the newest board
See all the new features on the flagship Pi board.
Top Raspberry Pi operating systems
If you've not explored the wealth of operating systems available for the Raspberry Pi then you're really doing yourself - and your board - disservice. Here are six of the best Raspberry Pi operating systems available, with their individual strengths outlined.
Best Raspberry Pi operating systems
If you've not explored the wealth of operating systems available for the Raspberry Pi then you're really doing yourself - and your board - disservice. Here are five of the best Raspberry Pi operating systems available, with their individual strengths outlined.
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.
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.
Ten Raspberry Pi 2 alternatives
The Raspberry Pi 2 is the single-board computer of the moment, but there are plenty of others out there. We've rounded up some of the most eye-catching offerings.
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.
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: The best Linux desktop environments
Unlike Windows or Mac OS X, Linux offers a wide variety of desktop environments. Here are my picks of the most important of these PC interfaces.
Mozilla adds breach alert feature to Firefox browser
Mozilla brings Firefox Monitor to Firefox on the desktop.
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.
IBM and Red Hat: Can this $34 billion deal deliver?
ZDNet's Larry Dignan and Steven Vaughan-Nichols talk about the rationale behind IBM's purchase of Red Hat, how the open source community reacts, and whether the deal will live up to its advance billing.
Google Project Zero accuses Linux of sloppy kernel patching
Project Zero accuses Linux distributions of leaving users exposed to known kernel vulnerabilities for weeks.
The future of cloud-based services
Jason McGee, IBM fellow, VP and CTO, IBM cloud platform, talks about how IBM continues to grow within the open-source community.
Does Redis' Commons Clause threaten open-source software?
A new open-source license addendum, Commons Clause, has lawyers, developers, businesses, and open-source supporters fighting with each other.
Lower Saxony plans switch from OpenSuse to Microsoft Windows
The state is planning to migrate 13,000 machines.
Microsoft- GitHub: It's all about the developers relationship
Microsoft's move to acquire GitHub isn't all that surprising. Now can it keep GitHub the Switzerland of code?
Open source: Companies skipping security update face big risk
Vulnerabilities including the bug reportedly responsible for Equifax's data breach are still common elements of open-source systems used in the enterprise.
Major firms are failing to learn from Equifax breach
At least seven tech giants still use the vulnerable software that hackers exploited to attack Equifax last year.
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.
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.
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.
WordPress 2.8
If you are in the market for a blogging platform, content management system or a complete web platform, you can do far, far worse than choose WordPress.
OpenOffice.org 2.4.0
OpenOffice.org 2.4.0 is a free, open source alternative to Microsoft's Office application suite. It is fantastic if you need basic office applications — such as a word processor or spreadsheet — at no cost. However, large organisations and power users may be disappointed by its lack of features and support.
Maxthon 2.0.8
Of the less well known open source browsers, Maxthon has been gaining attention as the second most popular Web browser in its home state of China. Based on IE's Trident engine, we found it to be highly customisable; however its lack of support makes it difficult to recommend for business.
InterSystems launches CACHÉ 2007
InterSystems launches CACHÉ 2007, the latest update to their post-relational database product.
Sugar Suite 4.0.1
Sugar Suite from SugarCRM is a comprehensive, streamlined tool which offers indispensable services to both a company's employees and its customers.
InterVideo DVD Copy 2.0 Platinum
InterVideo DVD Copy 2.0's interface will please ambitious beginners, but its limited functionality may frustrate advanced users.
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