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Mint vs Ubuntu: Which one is better?
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Mint vs Ubuntu: Which one is better?

Mint vs Ubuntu is a lingering debate among Linux users, but what are the differences?
10 Mar 2023
Windows users now able to run Linux apps and distros natively
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Microsoft Windows

Windows users now able to run Linux apps and distros natively

Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows Subsystem for Linux, bringing native Linux capabilities to Windows 10 for the first time via t…
24 Nov 2022
Windows vs Linux: What's the best operating system?
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operating systems

Windows vs Linux: What's the best operating system?

Comparing software, performance, usability, and security across both systems to final end the Windows vs Linux debate
24 Oct 2022
Meta passes PyTorch ownership to Linux Foundation in a bid to improve transparency
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open source

Meta passes PyTorch ownership to Linux Foundation in a bid to improve transparency

The widely-used framework will also fall under a newly-formed PyTorch Foundation, with a governing board composed of tech giants such as Google Cloud …
13 Sep 2022
Best Linux distros 2023
The best Linux distros
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Best Linux distros 2023

Bringing together the best Linux distros on the market today, including specialist versions for enterprise users
25 Jul 2022
Dell’s XPS 13 Plus becomes first Ubuntu 22.04-ready laptop
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operating systems

Dell’s XPS 13 Plus becomes first Ubuntu 22.04-ready laptop

The device is the latest result of Dell and Canonical’s ten-year Project Sputnik, which aims to create high-end Dell systems with Ubuntu preinstalled
21 Jul 2022
Ubuntu Core 22 is now generally available for IoT and edge devices
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Internet of Things (IoT)

Ubuntu Core 22 is now generally available for IoT and edge devices

The new release brings security updates and support for a fully preemptible kernel
16 Jun 2022
Best Linux file managers 2023: Customise your workflows
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Linux

Best Linux file managers 2023: Customise your workflows

Using a dedicated file manager will make working with Linux a whole lot easier
17 May 2022
Linux Foundation unveils ‘World of Open Source’ research initiative
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open source

Linux Foundation unveils ‘World of Open Source’ research initiative

The timely research series is targeted at the European open source community
16 May 2022
Intel CTO: Open source ecosystem is “poorly written”
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open source

Intel CTO: Open source ecosystem is “poorly written”

Chipmaker calls on industry to improve contributions
11 May 2022
CIQ and Google Cloud to provide unified support for Rocky Linux users
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Linux

CIQ and Google Cloud to provide unified support for Rocky Linux users

The partnership will allow for performance tuning and faster support for Rocky Linux images running on Google Cloud Platform
7 Apr 2022
Linux on Mars: 17 flights later
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Linux

Linux on Mars: 17 flights later

We catch up with the team who’ve successfully piloted a Linux-powered drone on Mars
23 Mar 2022
Linux botnet spreads using Log4Shell flaw
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botnets

Linux botnet spreads using Log4Shell flaw

The malware uses DNS tunnelling to communicate with its C2 control server
16 Mar 2022
Linux-based multi-cloud environments facing increased ransomware attacks
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Linux

Linux-based multi-cloud environments facing increased ransomware attacks

VMware researchers claim not enough effort is being spent on developing countermeasures for attacks on the cloud's most popular operating system
9 Feb 2022
Raspberry Pi OS finally gets a 64-bit release
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operating systems

Raspberry Pi OS finally gets a 64-bit release

After nearly two years in development and beta testing, the 64-bit version unlocks the Raspberry Pi's full 8GB memory
4 Feb 2022
12-year-old Linux root privilege flaw has been "hiding in plain sight"
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Linux

12-year-old Linux root privilege flaw has been "hiding in plain sight"

Researchers were quick to highlight how easy it was to exploit the vulnerability, recommending urgent patches
26 Jan 2022
Best email client for Linux
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Linux

Best email client for Linux

Get the best email client for Linux in 2022 by choosing from our top 10 picks.
19 Jan 2022
Ubuntu Security Guide to simplify DISA-STIG compliance
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Linux

Ubuntu Security Guide to simplify DISA-STIG compliance

The automated configuration tooling is specific to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
18 Jan 2022
CronRat Magecart malware uses 31st February date to remain undetected
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CronRat Magecart malware uses 31st February date to remain undetected

The malware allows for server-side payment skimming that bypasses browser security
26 Nov 2021
Microsoft Edge now available for all Linux users
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Linux

Microsoft Edge now available for all Linux users

Browser graduates to stable channel
3 Nov 2021
Red Hat launches Enterprise Linux 9 beta
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Linux

Red Hat launches Enterprise Linux 9 beta

Changes will require less work from admins and IT Ops
3 Nov 2021
Microsoft makes Windows Subsystem for Linux a Windows 11 app
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Linux

Microsoft makes Windows Subsystem for Linux a Windows 11 app

The shift to the Microsoft Store decouples the Linux component from the Windows Update cycle
12 Oct 2021
FontOnLake: "Sophisticated" malware targets Linux systems
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FontOnLake: "Sophisticated" malware targets Linux systems

The malware stands out for its ability to maintain persistence on the infected system
11 Oct 2021