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Open Source For You, Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Big Tech backs a Linux Foundation-led push to help FOSS maintainers tackle AI-generated bug floods, aiming to restore balance in open-source security workflows.
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How-To Geek, Friday, March 6th, 2026
The Art of Unix Programming (TAoUP), by Eric S. Raymond, is not a tutorial or how-to book. Instead, it is a book about the history and philosophy of Unix. But no other book has had a greater influence on my approach to Linux and macOS, or my everyday use of it. Here are just a few of the things it has taught me.
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The Register, Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Ts'o, Hohndel and the man himself spill beans on how checks in the mail and GPL made it all possible
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Redmond, Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Here's how to deploy a domain-joined Remote Desktop Services environment for Windows RemoteApp, including licensing requirements and session collection configuration, to publish Windows applications to non-domain and Linux clients.
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How-To Geek, Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Every Linux system is unique, and other Unix-based systems like macOS and BSD introduce even more differences. But they all have a reliable, consistent set of tools at their heart, and these tools help define the Linux experience.
more → Linux Journal, Friday, February 6th, 2026
In an era where security threats continually evolve, protecting the heart of an operating system, the kernel, has never been more critical.
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Linux Journal, Thursday, February 5th, 2026
The Linux security landscape just reached an important milestone. Linux Kernel Runtime Guard (LKRG) has officially hit version 1.0, marking its transition from a long-running experimental project into a mature, production-ready security tool.
more → Security Boulevard, Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Users and developers have hailed Linux as the operating system that 'just works,' celebrating it for decades as a symbol of open source strength, speed, and security. Linux's architecture and permissions model have long helped maintain cybersecurity resilience, fostering a reputation for near-invincible security.
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IT'S FOSS, Monday, January 5th, 2026
Actually, these are mostly based on my New Year resolutions, and not all of these will be applicable to you, but you will surely find one or two to add to your new year resolution as a desktop Linux user.
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How-To Geek, Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
Are you getting ready to start a server using Linux? You have tons of distribution options to choose from, but I can show you which ones I prefer. Soon enough, you'll be running services on your computer like best of them.
more → Linux Journal, Thursday, December 4th, 2025
For years, Windows users frustrated with constant changes, aggressive updates, and growing system bloat have flirted with switching to Linux.
more → techradar, Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Zorin OS is a good choice for lower-end PCs in its 'Lite' flavor
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ZDNET, Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Linux Mint and Zorin OS are both popular Linux distros - but which one should you install? Here's my reasoning.
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How-To Geek, Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Is your Linux system slowing you down? Regular maintenance checks can help identify issues and keep your system running optimally. Fortunately, there are many Linux commands to help you.
more → Help Net Security, Thursday, October 30th, 2025
SUSE has released SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 16, calling it AI-ready and built for long-term use. The release marks the first major update in the Enterprise Server line in more than five years and signals a new direction for how Linux might integrate with AI tools in the future.
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ZDNET, Monday, October 27th, 2025
I don't often need antivirus on Linux, but when I do, it's ClamAV.
more → ZDNet, Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
If you share files with other users from Linux, you might want to try this easy-to-use, GUI threat scanner.
more → Search Data Center, Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Linux kernel 6.13 introduces adaptive polling, which significantly reduces energy consumption and improves network performance in data centers. Learn how to deploy and configure this update effectively.
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Tecmint, Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Being a System or Network administrator tasked with monitoring and debugging Linux system performance problems on a daily basis is an immensely challenging responsibility.
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ZDNET, Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
These distros are easy to install, include the right apps, skip the bloat and ads, and automatically detect your hardware. Easy peasy. You're welcome. jack-wallen
more → The Register, Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Darwin would understand microkernels. We need microkernels that understand Darwin.
more → The Register
Point release brings Cinnamon tweaks, shiny apps, and Ubuntu's Hardware Enablement stack
more → How-To Geek, Friday, August 29th, 2025
So you just installed and set up Windows Subsystem For Linux (WSL) on your Windows machine, and now you're wondering what this blinking terminal can do. Here's a quick guide to get you started.
more → LINUX Magazine, Monday, August 25th, 2025
August 25, 1991 marks an important date for Linux and open-source enthusiasts, because that's the day Linus Torvalds posted to the comp.os.minix newsgroup (remember newsgroups?) the following message: 'Hello everyone out there using minix -
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Linux Magazine, Monday, August 18th, 2025
Okay, people, you know the drill: It's time to update. In this case, it's VirtualBox, and this time it's a major update with plenty of new additions, polish, and bug fixes.
more → Linux Journal, Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
In the last decade, the digital landscape has shifted from a space of casual convenience to a battleground for personal information.
more → ZDNET, Monday, August 4th, 2025
When I want to monitor my Linux system's performance, I turn to these handy apps to collect more data than I'll probably ever need.
more → OSTechNix, Monday, July 28th, 2025
The Linux Kernel 6.16 has been officially released, bringing a fresh set of stability and small improvements to the operating system. Linus Torvalds, the principal developer of Linux Kernel, tagged and pushed out the Kernel 6.16 final release on Sunday, 27th July 2025.
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ITProToday, Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
There are key security improvements in the Linux kernel as well as new threats. Here are best practices for hardening your Linux systems.
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ZDNet, Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Longtime programmer Jonathan Corbet tells the story of Linux and reveals what's made it successful over its three decades.
more → How-To-Geek, Thursday, June 26th, 2025
If you're thinking of getting into the world of Linux, you'll be happy to learn that there are hundreds, if not more, distributions to meet your needs. However, some are more comfortable for beginners to use than others.
more → Tecmint, Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Backups are like insurance; you don't need them every day, but when disaster strikes, such as accidental file deletion, a disk failure, or a ransomware attack, it's enough to ruin everything if you're not prepared. That's where smart backup planning comes in.
more → Tecmint, Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
As a Linux SysAdmin working in a production environment, your daily routine is all about keeping systems stable, secure, and performing at their best. From troubleshooting issues to monitoring resources and ensuring uptime, you wear many hats, and time is always of the essence.
more → ITProToday, Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
The latest Linux kernel updates deliver groundbreaking performance, security, and hardware support enhancements that benefit enterprise users, developers, and everyday enthusiasts alike.
more → OpenSource For U, Friday, June 6th, 2025
Understanding inodes can be invaluable for troubleshooting disk-space issues, optimising filesystem performance, and recovering deleted files.
more → ZDNet, Monday, June 2nd, 2025
We tested the top Linux VPNs with easy-to-use apps that feature a graphical user interface. They'll keep your browsing safe.
more → iDoLinux, Monday, June 2nd, 2025
The release of AlmaLinux OS 10 marks an important moment for the open-source Linux community, especially for organizations and users looking for a reliable, free alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
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Tecmint, Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
When it comes to protecting your Linux system from unwanted network connections, having a good firewall is essential. While most Linux users rely on traditional firewalls like iptables, firewalls, or ufw, these usually work at the network level and don't give detailed control over which applications can connect to the internet.
more → 9to5linux, Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
Red Hat announced the general availability of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10 operating system series, a major update introducing new features and enhancements.
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How-To Geek, Monday, May 26th, 2025
Although the standard Linux utilities have served us well over the years, in some scenarios they fall shoAlthough the standard Linux utilities have served us well over the years, in some scenarios they fall short.
more → OSTechNix, Monday, May 26th, 2025
Linux is a powerful, open-source (free and modifiable) operating system that runs on everything from smartphones and smart TVs to huge servers behind the internet.
more → Linux Journal, Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
In today's fast-paced IT environments, performance, reliability, and scalability are critical factors that determine the effectiveness of a network.
more → Linux Journal, Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
In an era where cyber threats are evolving rapidly, securing Linux systems goes far beyond basic user permissions. Traditional security mechanisms like Discretionary Access Control (DAC) offer limited safeguards against privilege escalation, compromised applications, and insider threats.
more → How-To Geek, Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Ever wondered why Linux fans are so passionate about their OS while others only complain about it? Is it a matter of one side being blind to the virtues (or flaws) of the operating system?
more → How-To Geek, Monday, May 12th, 2025
Do you install a lot of different apps on your Linux computer? Are you worried that one of these apps might have a virus or malicious code that steals your data? Well, here are five security practices I personally follow to keep my Linux PC safe from these threats.
more → How-To Geek, Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Most people only consider Windows or macOS when looking at laptops, with a smattering of ChromeOS thrown in for good measure. However, the next time you configure a laptop before purchase, you might just see the option to buy it with Linux pre-installed.
more → ZDNet, Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
This is not a drill. Thanks to WSL, you can now run a virtual instance of Arch Linux.This is not a drill. Thanks to WSL, you can now run a virtual instance of Arch Linux.
more → Search Data Center, Monday, April 28th, 2025
Monitoring Linux server performance is vital for optimal operation. System admins should consider these 19 performance monitoring utilities to ensure maximum server performance.
more → Tecmint, Friday, April 25th, 2025
Brief: In this guide, we will discuss the best tools for monitoring and debugging disk I/O activity (performance) on Linux servers.
more → ZDNet, Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Looking for the best Linux VPN? Here are my favorites.
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