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Linux Mint 13 rallies behind Gnome

With the new version of Linux Mint, released Wednesday, the developers behind the open source Linux distribution have put all energies behind Gnome, offering two versions of the desktop interface.

By Joab Jackson | 24 May, 2012 16:52

Tags: Linux, operating systems, open source, software

Linux Torvalds shortlisted for 2012 Millennium Technology Prize

The Technology Academy Finland has shortlisted Linus Torvalds for its 2012 Millennium Technology Prize, worth over €1 million (US$1.3 million).

By Peter Sayer | 20 April, 2012 00:47

Tags: linus torvalds, Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, Technology Academy Finland

Raspberry Pi hits the shelves – briefly

The first wave of Raspberry Pi computers -- credit card-size devices that are designed to serve as teaching aids -- shipped this weekend after a series of delays. However, manufacturer RF Technologies is already out of stock again.

By Jon Gold | 17 April, 2012 09:30

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, Data Center, ebay, hardware systems, Linux, Linux computer, non-Windows, operating systems, pc, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Foundation, RF Technologies, software

Research lab extends host-based cyber sensor project to open source

A Department of Energy (DOE) lab is taking research done to develop a host-based security sensor and open-sourcing the software to encourage community feedback and participation.

By Ellen Messmer | 17 April, 2012 01:26

Tags: DoE, energy, government, Hone, industry verticals, Linux, non-Windows, operating systems, PNNL, security, sensor, software

Chrome OS gets a desktop feel with new 'Aura' interface

Google's Linux-based Chrome OS may have started out as a pared-down operating system focused heavily on the browser, but a new interface that debuted on Monday is starting to feel a lot more traditional.

By Katherine Noyes | 11 April, 2012 05:10

Tags: chrome, chromebook, Google, Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, unix

Meet the Linux Tycoon tycoon

If the idea of a game about managing a hypothetical Linux distribution doesn't sound like your idea of a good time, you probably aren't alone. In fact, you'd probably guess, if you had to, that no such game existed.

By Jon Gold | 07 April, 2012 00:27

Tags: Bryan Lunduke, games, gaming, Linux, Linux Tycoon, non-Windows, operating systems, software

Ubuntu Linux 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' reaches final beta

With just a few weeks remaining before the final release of Ubuntu Linux 12.04 "Precise Pangolin," Canonical has released the second and final beta version of the free and open source operating system.

By Katherine Noyes | 31 March, 2012 06:17

Tags: canonical, Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, ubuntu, unix

Iceland latest to make big noises about open source

A recent report that the government of Iceland is making progress in its efforts to adopt open-source software is the latest indication that public sector IT leaders are increasingly interested in moving away from proprietary products.

By Jon Gold | 23 March, 2012 07:38

Tags: european commission, government open source, Iceland open source, Linux, non-Windows, operating systems, software

Linux 3.3 released after minor delay

Version 3.3 of the Linux kernel was released on Sunday, adding support for a new processor architecture, re-integrating the Android code base back into the main line, and introducing networking improvements.

By Jon Gold | 20 March, 2012 04:41

Tags: Linux, Linux 3.3, Linux kernel. Linux bridge, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, texas instruments

Linux 3.3 released, integrates Android code

Version 3.3 of the Linux kernel, now available after a short delay, includes kernel code from Android as well as an upgrade of networking features and support for an additional processing architecture.

By Mikael Ricknäs | 20 March, 2012 01:33

Tags: Freeware / shareware, Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software

No unified stack soon for big data

Despite the growing interest in big data platforms, it may be some time before organizations will be able to deploy a standardized big data software stack, concluded a panel of speakers Wednesday during a virtual panel hosted by GigaOm.

By Joab Jackson | 16 March, 2012 05:04

Tags: applications, business intelligence, canonical, data management, data mining, Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software

Report: Raspberry Pi creators 'punch-drunk' over device's wildfire success

Widespread interest in the Raspberry Pi, a tiny but complete Linux computer that can be bought for as little as $US25, caught the device's designers completely off guard, according to Reuters.

By Jon Gold | 14 March, 2012 03:29

Tags: Cambridge University, Configuration / maintenance, Data Center, Element 14, hardware systems, Linux, Linux computer, non-Windows, operating systems, pc, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Foundation, Reuters, RS Components, software

Oracle updates its Linux kernel with new advanced file system

Oracle has updated the kernel of its Linux distribution to take advantage of the latest Linux advances, the company announced Tuesday.

By Joab Jackson | 13 March, 2012 23:03

Tags: Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, oracle, software

Ubuntu Linux 12.04 one-ups Windows and Mac, Shuttleworth says

The first beta version of Ubuntu Linux 12.04 “Precise Pangolin” was launched late last week, giving fans of the free and open source operating system an early glimpse at what to expect in the final release due next month.

By Katherine Noyes | 07 March, 2012 04:25

Tags: Canon, canonical, Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, shuttle, software, ubuntu, unix

Linux Professional Institute seeks trainers and students

The Linux Professional Institute hopes to recruit more Linux trainers and students through two initiatives launched at the Cebit trade show in Hanover, Germany, on Tuesday.

By Peter Sayer | 07 March, 2012 04:25

Tags: cebit, International Telecommunication Union, Linux, Linux Professional Institute, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software

Suse Enterprise Linux updated for new Dell, HP servers

Suse has updated its enterprise Linux distribution, using a recent version of the Linux kernel to support the advanced management capabilities in freshly released servers from Hewlett-Packard and Dell.

By Joab Jackson | 29 February, 2012 01:03

Tags: Attachmate, Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software

Linux skills in demand, wages up

If you work as a Linux developer or system administrator, your pay should be increasing -- and so should your job offers -- according to a new survey of hiring managers.

By Patrick Thibodeau | 17 February, 2012 01:46

Tags: App Development, careers, Dice, it management, Linux, Linux and Unix, Management and Careers, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software

Ubuntu and Slackware named top desktop Linux distros

The world of desktop Linux is often portrayed these days as a battle primarily between longstanding leader Ubuntu and up-and-coming challenger Linux Mint, frequently with the suggestion that Mint is winning.

By Katherine Noyes | 16 February, 2012 05:11

Tags: Linux, linux mint, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, ubuntu, unix

Kernel guru Greg Kroah-Hartman joins Linux Foundation

One of the principle maintainers of the Linux kernel, Greg Kroah-Hartman, has joined the Linux Foundation as a fellow, the same position held by Linux creator Linus Torvalds, the foundation announced.

By Joab Jackson | 02 February, 2012 02:54

Tags: business issues, Linux, linux foundation, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, personnel, software

Linux Mint 13 gets back to desktop basics

Bucking the trend of increasingly experimental desktop interfaces, the developers behind the Linux Mint are adopting a simpler desktop for the next version of the open-source Linux distribution.

By Joab Jackson | 27 January, 2012 09:21

Tags: Linux, linux mint, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software

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