Linux: For most people it’s just a pretty word to say. But for programmers its still a remarkably relevant operating system given that the Linux kernel, the part of the OS managing input/output ...

Linux has a reputation for being difficult to use, especially among those who have only worked with operating systems like Windows or macOS. The truth is, Linux itself is not inherently problematic.

Look at almost any mission-critical computer system in the world—servers, workstations, embedded computers, and many more—and ...

One is the world's oldest Linux distro, the other isn't Linux at all. Each delivers superb stability - let's compare.

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Now that the rumors have turned out to be true, what is this going to mean for Linux -- if anything? Well, let's look at the facts that we have so far. Linux has taken off in large part because it ...

Every culture has its myths and prophecies. For Linux users, it was “The Year of The Linux Desktop.” The idea: someday in the future, likely soon, everyone is going to notice how great Linux is and ...

Networking is the last bastion of proprietary systems, but Cumulus Networks sees a near future where Linux powers network hardware by default Everywhere you look, change is afoot in computer ...

The GNU GPL (General Public License) means you’re free to download the source code of the Linux kernel, modify it, recompile it, repackage it, and even make it part of your own products if you want to ...

The underlying bones of Linux gaming just keep on getting stronger. Crytek’s CryEngine now supports Linux, and that means support for SteamOS, too. It may not be quite as simple as that—a game created ...