Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of Linux is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released 5 October 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux was originally developed as a free operating system for Intel x86-based personal computers. It has since been ported to more computer hardware platforms than any other operating system.
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Linus Torvalds wants Apple's new M1-powered Macs to run Linux
Earlier this month, Apple revealed its own ARM-based M1 processor, along with new MacBooks and a desktop Mac Mini powered ...
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PSA: Microsoft Edge comes to Linux next month
Microsoft is extending another olive branch to the Linux community by offering its new Chromium-powered version of the Edge ...
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All the cool Windows 10 features Microsoft announced at its Build conference
Microsoft hosted its first virtual Build conference for developers last night. The company announced a bunch of new stuff ...
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Linux kernel will no longer use terms 'blacklist' and 'slave'
Linus Torvalds, the principal engineer of the Linux kernel, has approved new terminology for its code and documentation to ...
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[Best of 2019] We finally know where Rick (from Rick and Morty) stands on the Intel vs AMD debate
The latest episode of Adult Swim's "Rick and Morty" gives us a gimplse at Rick's computer system — and it seems it's powered ...
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New Linux malware mines crypto after installing backdoor with secret master password
Skidmap specifically targets Linux systems, and researchers say its a perfect example of the increasing complexitly of crypto-mining ...
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These are the hours of day famous programmers get work done
I was curious when the famous programmers do their work. And it is quite easy to find. The result of programmers work is ...
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Ubuntu maker's GitHub account hacked — but the source code is safe
The GitHub account of Canonical Ltd., the company behind the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution, was hacked over the weekend ...
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3 years later, Visa’s blockchain-powered payment network finally goes live
Visa’s blockchain-powered B2B payments product has finally gone live after almost three years in the making.
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Windows 10 gets a legit Linux kernel and a souped-up terminal app
Oh Satya, you are spoiling us.
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Why corporate acquisitions could be good for the open source community
Open source is all over the media, IBM announced its acquisition of Red Hat, one of the largest in tech history, for $34 ...
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Steam vulnerability exposed users to account hijacking and malware
A vulnerability in Valve's Steam client made it possible to take over user accounts, pilfer their items, and infect their ...
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Carrefour will use blockchain to let curious mammals know where their milk came from
French supermarket giant Carrefour is pouring milk all over its blockchain, allowing its customers to see the whole thing ...
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North Korean hackers are targeting cryptocurrency traders with fake software
Kaspersky Labs has discovered a North Korean hacking crew is targeting cryptocurrency traders by trojanizing exchange software. ...
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Apple apologizes, issues fix for MacBook Pro throttling 'bug'
Apple's biggest MacBook Pro update in years ran into trouble out of the gate due to throttling issues. With any luck, this ...
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Look through Windows — get to know all things Linux at 88% off
Sure, picking up something as unfamiliar as Linux can employ a learning curve, but with training like you’ll find in the ...