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Korora Linux 18 seeks to deliver a friendlier Fedora

This newly updated Linux distro is based on Fedora 18 but adds numerous features for extra usability.

Study lauds Linux code as the 'benchmark of quality'

Most recently, Coverity scanned 7.6 million lines of code in Linux 3.8 and found a defect density of just .59.

Five things to like about Debian 7.0, 'Wheezy'

After more than two years of development, the Debian project on Saturday released the long-awaited Version 7.0 of its venerable Linux distribution.

Dell's Linux laptop has good hardware, plus a decent toolkit

Our Linux pros check out the decked-out XPS 13 'Developer Edition' laptop, preloaded with Ubuntu and other tools.

Ubuntu 13.04, 'Raring Ringtail,' debuts, to be followed by 'Saucy Salamander'

Canonical on Thursday announced the final release of Ubuntu Linux 13.04, 'Raring Ringtail,' for both desktop PCs and servers.

6 good reasons to try Manjaro Linux 0.8.5

Monday may have brought the disappointing news that Fuduntu Linux will soon close its doors, but another young, up-and-coming Linux distribution appears to be continuing along its upward path without interruption.

Key updates arrive for Fuduntu and PCLinuxOS

Much of the Linux world may be awaiting the final release of the high-profileA Ubuntu Linux 13.04 'Raring Ringtail' later this month, but that doesn't mean the many other Linux distributions are standing still.

It's an ideal time to have Linux skills, says SUSE exec

Even as the job market has remained generally dismal for much of the working world over the past few years, there have been a few notable exceptions.

Spanish Linux group hits Microsoft with complaint over 'Secure Boot'

It's long been clear that Linux users are more than a little unhappy with the 'Secure Boot' technology implemented by default in Windows 8 hardware, but in Spain, one group has decided to do more than simply try to work around it.

Trisquel GNU/Linux 6.0 is a fully free desktop OS

Endorsed by the Free Software Foundation, this distribution includes no proprietary components.

The Ubuntu guide for Windows refugees

Scared of Windows 8 and thinking of switching to Linux? Here's the definitive guide to making the transition.

Dell's 'Sputnik' Ubuntu Linux laptop gets key upgrade

Although it's oriented primarily towards developers, Dell's "Project Sputnik" Ubuntu Linux ultrabook has attracted considerable interest from Linux fans.

Companies are desperately seeking Linux talent, according to report

Here's even more good news for IT professionals with Linux skills. Last month, we got word from IT careers site Dice that salaries in Linux jobs are going up, and on Wednesday the Linux Foundation and Dice jointly presented a report of more promising findings.

Canonical previews Ubuntu Linux for tablets

Those eager for a taste can download a developer preview version on Thursday.

Would Microsoft actually bring Office to Linux?

There's been a rumor floating around over the past few days that Microsoft is considering making a Linux version of its Office productivity software.

KDE 4.10 delivers several key updates

Better support for mobile devices is among the many improvements brought by this new Linux desktop environment.

How to install Apache on Linux

An easy step-by-step guide to setting up an Apache Web server on Fedora, CentOS, or Ubuntu

Server's down: How do I find out what's wrong?

This step-by-step troubleshooting guide will help you track down the problem when one Linux server can't talk to another or communication is unusually slow.

Samba 4 review: No substitute for Active Directory -- yet

Samba's open source alternative to Microsoft's domain controller is a good start, but not ready for prime time

Linux pros saw huge salary leap in 2012: Dice

IT professionals enjoyed their biggest salary jump in more than a decade last year, but for those using Linux, it was even better.