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 ...

Long ago, I stuck with Windows because I misjudged Linux. Now, I wish to clear up some misunderstandings; here are 6 things ...

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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Linux and open source are also on track to become more secure in 2026, as the ecosystem simultaneously hardens the kernel, ...

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 ...

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 ...

After 18 years, Linux is still struggling to gain a foothold on the business desktop. Could it be too late? It’s time we faced it: The Year of the Linux Desktop, long foretold, isn’t coming. Year ...

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 ...