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.

There you have it—five apps that can help transform a bare Linux installation into a complete, functional system. Install ...

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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 ...

Yesterday, Microsoft announced that its upcoming release of SQL Server – the database that powers millions of businesses – will run on Linux, as well as on Windows Server. While this development may ...

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 ...

We're now veering into the realm of universal package managers, which are named as such because they work on nearly any Linux ...