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20 Popular Ubuntu Linux Apps You May Want to Try

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Gaming accounted for many of the top apps last month, but there were a few business-oriented gems as well, according to a new report.

Linux: a Getting-Started Guide

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Are you fed up with Microsoft Windows and ready to give Linux a try? Here's how to get started. This guide for Linux discusses who the Linux OS is right for, what you need to get started, and how to turn your Windows PC into a dual-boot computer so you can have the best of both worlds--Linux and Windows.

Ubuntu to Feature Command Line Shortcuts

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The new Head-Up Display will allow users to execute app commands from a console

Linux is Reaching New Heights in Enterprises, Study Finds

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Global economic woes may continue to dampen spending forecasts for IT departments around the world, but that isn't stopping large companies from adding more Linux servers to their operations.

What to Expect From Linux This Year

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Evaluating the Linux roadmap for the coming year is difficult because, of course, no such roadmap exists. However, if you pay attention to discussions in the Linux community, you can come up with a good idea of what's going to happen in the near future. CIO.com's Joe Brockmeier looks at what to expect in the Linux world.

Canonical CEO: Ubuntu Tablet OS Will Battle Android, IOS

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Jane Silber believes there's plenty of room for a new player in tablets, TVs, and maybe even smartphones

Linux Takes on a Bigger Role At This Year's CES

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) event is always a fun place to learn about the latest new gadgets coming down the pike, but--aside from Google's ubiquitous Android platform--Linux has not typically played a starring role.

Fedora, Mint, OpenSUSE, Ubuntu: Which Linux Desktop is for You?

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

There are more interesting Linux desktop distributions to choose from than ever before. However, if you're looking for major distros with a great deal of support, you'll want to look at the big four: Fedora, Mint, openSUSE, and Ubuntu.

10 Reasons to Switch to Linux in 2012

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The past year was a tempestuous one in the world of desktop operating systems, it seems fair to say, with big changes occurring in just about all of the major contenders.

Five Last-Minute Gifts for Open Source Fans

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Forget the T-shirts and mugs. Here are five gift ideas sure to please the Linux geek on your holiday list, plus three more

Want a Linux Job? Learn Java Or Android

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

New Linux Foundation data reveals hiring trends by skill area, job type, and location.

Uncovering Tech's Most Peculiar Product Codenames

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Tech companies go to painstaking lengths to keep new products confidential, which is why many of them assign "secret" product codenames. Here's an insider's look at some of the most unusual codenames, with themes ranging from felines to fairytales.

12 Reasons to Try Linux Mint 12

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Multiple desktop options set this new release apart, but the best part for many users may well be that Unity isn't one of them.

Linux Loses Its Luster As a Darling Among Developers

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The simplicity of Apple's OS X development tools, if not their price, is enticing enough to cause some developers to leave Linux behind.

Six Good Reasons to Try Fedora 16

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Just declared "gold" the latest release of this business-focused Linux distribution will make its official debut on Tuesday.