AvatarZDNETAvatarAvatarLinux 4.14's long-term support will live on after all, thanks to this allianceverified_publisherZDNET - Steven Vaughan-NicholsThe six-year-old Linux kernel seemed doomed until this alliance of CIQ, Oracle, and SUSE stepped up. But why go to all this trouble? Until recently, …
AvatarZDNETAvatarAvatarCanonical turns 20: Shaping the Ubuntu Linux worldverified_publisherZDNET - Steven Vaughan-NicholsUbuntu's parent company - now powering millions of desktops, servers, and clouds - continues to seek the balance between delivering 'Linux for Human …
AvatarZDNETAvatarAvatar5 reasons why desktop Linux is finally growing in popularityverified_publisherZDNET - Steven Vaughan-NicholsStatCounter 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 …
AvatarZDNETAvatarAvatarThe best Linux laptops you can buy: Expert testedverified_publisherZDNET - Taylor ClemonsWe tested the best Linux laptops based on performance, graphics, and cost to help you find the right machine for your needs. Years ago, we were lucky …
AvatarZDNETAvatarAvatarJim Zemlin and the Linux Foundation share not-so-secret open-source sauceverified_publisherZDNET - Steven Vaughan-NicholsCollaborative innovation has been the group's driving force for a quarter of a century. Or, to paraphrase Lao Tzu, the journey of a thousand …
AvatarZDNETAvatarAvatarThinking about switching to Linux? 10 things you need to knowverified_publisherZDNET - Jack WallenWhy is now the perfect time to migrate to Linux? There's the security and support, all the choices - and great apps! Plus, it's just so easy. Like …
AvatarZDNETAvatarAvatarGitHub: AI helps developers write safer code, but you need to get the basics rightverified_publisherZDNET - Eileen YuDon't dabble with AI-assisted development until you've got firm foundations in place. It might be nice to have sophisticated cybersecurity tools to …
AvatarZDNETAvatarAvatarLinuxONE 4 Express: How IBM's budget mainframe could be right for youverified_publisherZDNET - Steven Vaughan-NicholsMoving your Linux workloads from a x86 server to this amazingly inexpensive mainframe can save 52% TCO over five years, IBM claims. When you think of …
AvatarZDNETAvatarAvatarShim vulnerability exposes most Linux systems to attackverified_publisherZDNET - Steven Vaughan-NicholsThis low-level software is the glue that enables Linux to run on Secure Boot PCs, and it has a nasty problem. Another day, another potential Linux …
AvatarZDNETAvatarAvatarThe Linux Foundation and its partners are working on cryptography for the post-quantum worldverified_publisherZDNET - Steven Vaughan-NicholsQuantum computing is very much a mixed blessing. We know the end of the line is in sight for classical cryptography. All the security encryption that …
AvatarZDNETAvatarAvatarThe best Linux distros for beginners: Expert testedverified_publisherZDNET - Steven Vaughan-NicholsThe best Linux distros for beginners are as easy to use as MacOS or Windows -- really. Contrary to popular opinion, Linux is an operating system that …
AvatarZDNETAvatarAvatarHow to run a Windows app on Linux with Wineverified_publisherZDNET - Jack WallenIf you want to make the Linux operating system your go-to but you still need to run Windows apps, Wine has you covered. Wine is a compatibility layer …