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It's baaack! Microsoft and IBM open source MS-DOS 4.0
How did the operating system so bad it likely steered users to Linux 35 years ago come to be open-sourced now? Here's what happened.
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Ubuntu 24.04: This great new Linux distro isn't just fast - it's a fortress
I'm running Canonical's latest release - aka 'Noble Numbat' - and find this distro's performance and security improvements make it an outstanding OS for everyone and every job.
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If all kernel bugs are security bugs, how do you keep your Linux safe?
Since February, there've been 800 newly assigned CVEs. Your job? Update your main Linux distro more often.
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Canonical Unveils 12 Years of Support for Ubuntu LTS
Want to keep running Ubuntu Linux for over a decade? Canonical can help.
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Linus Torvalds takes on evil developers, hardware errors and 'hilarious' AI hype
While all is 'calm and steady and boring' with the next kernel, Linux creator Torvalds tells an Open Source Summit crowd exactly how he feels about almost everything else.
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OpenSSF warns of Open Source Social Engineering Threats
What are the trust best practices? We honestly don't know yet. But, if we're to trust our open source projects, we must figure it out.
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German state ditches Microsoft for Linux and LibreOffice
Why? Schleswig-Holstein cites cost, security, and digital sovereignty - though not necessarily in that order.
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This backdoor almost infected Linux everywhere: The XZ Utils close call
For the first time, an open-source maintainer put malware into a key Linux utility. We're still not sure who or why - but here's what you can do about it.
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Malicious Code in Linux xz Libraries Endangers SSH
Most users won't be affected by this malware, but if it had gone undetected for a few more months, everyone using Linux would have faced their biggest security disaster ever.
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Best Arch-based Linux distro of 2024
Explore the power and flexibility of Arch Linux with the best Arch-based Linux distros
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Linux 4.14's long-term support will live on after all, thanks to this alliance
The six-year-old Linux kernel seemed doomed until this alliance of CIQ, Oracle, and SUSE stepped up. But why go to all this trouble?
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Linux Foundation leads the fight against fauxpen source
Shifts its transmission from vendor neutral into open source gear
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LinuxONE 4 Express: How IBM's budget mainframe could be right for you
Moving your Linux workloads from a x86 server to this amazingly inexpensive mainframe can save 52% TCO over five years, IBM claims.
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Jim Zemlin and the Linux Foundation share not-so-secret open-source sauce
Collaborative innovation has been the group's driving force for a quarter of a century. Or, to paraphrase Lao Tzu, the journey of a thousand open-source programs starts with a single project.
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Which Linux Mint is Better? Comparing Debian Edition & Standard
Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) is a very interesting distribution to say the least. It looks and acts nearly exactly the same as the standard version of Linux Mint, but LMDE is built on top of Debian instead of Ubuntu. In this video, Jay compares LMDE to the flagship edition of Linux Mint and also gives it an updated review.
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5 reasons why desktop Linux is finally growing in popularity
StatCounter reported that desktop Linux reached over 4% market share for the first time. I've used Linux for years. Here's why I think it's finally catching on with more people.
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Canonical turns 20: Shaping the Ubuntu Linux world
Ubuntu's parent company - now powering millions of desktops, servers, and clouds - continues to seek the balance between delivering 'Linux for Human Beings' and embracing its responsibilities in the global tech market.
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Debian Linux founder Ian Murdock would have been amazed at its legacy
Debian Linux is 30 years old. Today, it remains one of the most dominant Linux distributions. Here's how it started and where its impact is still felt today.
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Red Hat's Source Code Lockout Spells Disaster for CentOS Alternatives: Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux in Trouble?
Red Hat's new move means that RHEL-source code is only accessible to users with subscriptions. What do you think about this?
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How to Install Firefox as a .Deb on Ubuntu 22.04 (Not a Snap) - OMG! Ubuntu
A short guide on how to install Firefox from a PPA on Ubuntu 22.04 and remove the Firefox Snap. Doing this gets you a faster Firefox that can do more OOTB.
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