From small businesses to large enterprises, more organizations than ever are looking to open source to control costs, improve quality, deliver agility, and mitigate risk.
Ubuntu will still live on as a desktop operating system, but that's not where Canonical sees it as having its greatest potential.
Microsoft reveals modular mobile system for multi-player games, analytics, air-traffic control, and trading-desks.
The data's messy for picking out the most popular Linux distributions, but there are some things we know we know.
Microsoft preps new Windows 10 security features to ensure system integrity during start-up and after it's running.
Want to join the 27 million open-source programmers who develop on GitHub? Here's how to get your start.
Germany's federal government settles on an open-source collaboration system for employees.
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...
For the first time, Microsoft has released its own Linux kernel in a new Linux-based product: Azure Sphere.
We look at Google's new, open-source operating system and discuss what it is, what it runs on, and more. And, no, it isn't going to replace Android or Chrome OS.
BMW, Chevrolet, Honda, Mercedes, and Tesla all have one thing in common besides making cars: Their cars all run Linux.
AMD has released microcode updates for Spectre variant 2 that require Microsoft's latest Windows 10 patch.
The OCI is building on the Docker Registry distribution specification to standardize container image distribution.
The most popular corporate enterprise Linux continues its drive to the cloud.
Google and Netflix have released Kayenta, an open-source automated canary analysis tool, which promises to make the final step of deploying by using CI/CD more reliable.
Microsoft open-sources its first graphical file management application for Windows.
Linux users can pick which of 10 Linux distros the Slimbook Curve 24-inch screen all-in-one one is delivered with.
Fitted inside telephone cases, or even toy organs, these Speccy replicas were less expensive but arguably more creative than the original Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
There are many easy things you can do to improve your Android experience. Here are some of the best.
Black Duck by Synopsys has compiled the top new open source projects initiated in 2017.
See all the new features on the flagship Pi board.
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.
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.
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
These are the people who have been driving the open-source technology powering today's business world.
The new Fedora, with its GNOME 3.16 interface, is an interesting, powerful Linux desktop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From CDC's 40MHz "supercomputer" to 2014's Tianhe-2's 33.86 PetaFlops per second, supercomputers are continuing to push computing to its ultimate limits.
The Orange Box really is a cloud-in-a-box. But while the hardware is neat, it's the Juju DevOps software inside that makes it special.
AMD has released microcode updates for Spectre variant 2 that require Microsoft's latest Windows 10 patch.
BMW, Chevrolet, Honda, Mercedes, and Tesla all have one thing in common besides making cars: Their cars all run Linux.
Microsoft's open-source tool should make it easier to run distros on Windows 10's Windows Subsystem for Linux.
A Raspberry Pi-powered quake detector and infrasonic movement sensor can help you detect inaudible sounds from your surrounding area.
Google's open-source game hosting platform is built on top of Kubernetes and was developed in partnership with gaming giant Ubisoft.
This video walks you through everything you need to know to set up your Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+.
Researchers find a technique to contain the memcached amplification attacks seen over the past week.
Chrome developers are working on project Crostini to bring containers for running Linux VMs on Chrome OS.
Firefox 58 brings faster page loads thanks to a new compiler and streaming compilation, reports Mozilla.
No more Microsoft, says Barcelona City Council, in pursuit of "full technological sovereignty".
Besides numerous security fixes, the latest version of Android includes multiple features that developers will be using to improve your smartphone experience.
Vivaldi has unveiled a browser for Raspberry Pi and may soon have a build for smartphones, too.
It finally happened. All 500 of the world's top 500 supercomputers are running Linux.
Developer tools from Apple and Google have had the most dramatic impact on developers of any technology.
Open source search platform Elastic inks partnership to offer its tools on Alibaba Cloud in China, where it is looking to grow its customer base.
A dual-SIM 3G smartphone running Ubuntu (for Phones), the BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition demonstrates that the OS can run well on a mid-range phone originally designed for Android. However, Canonical's platform is a work in (rapid) progress, rather than a fully formed mobile phone OS.
The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B is a simple, more powerful, upgrade to the original Pi that comes with a good range of bundled applications. The Pi 2 is great value at $35, but a number of additional items are needed to turn it into a fully functioning system.
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 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.
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.
Hot on the heels of Fedora 19 comes this everything-including-the-kitchen-sink derivative.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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, the latest update to their post-relational database product.
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's interface will please ambitious beginners, but its limited functionality may frustrate advanced users.
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