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Linux Mint 13 rallies behind Gnome

With the new version of Linux Mint, the developers behind the open source Linux distribution have put all energies behind Gnome, offering two versions of the desktop interface.
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Linux 3.4 released quickly, after smooth development cycle

Just over two months after its last major release, Linus Torvalds has posted the newest version of the open source Linux kernel, which supports new graphics processors from Nvidia and Intel, improves file system functionality and comes with a new security module.

A tiny PC that runs Linux and Android 4.0 -- and costs just $74

Over the past few months there have been no fewer than three tiny, cheap Linux PCs making headlines, and now there's a fourth to add to the list.

Red Hat preps Enterprise Linux 7 for late 2013

The next major release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux , version 7, is targeted for release in the second half of 2013, Red Hat said on Tuesday, as it also celebrated the tenth anniversary of its enterprise OS.

New from Dell: An Ubuntu Linux laptop aimed at developers

Dell has taken what you might call an on-again, off-again approach to offering Ubuntu-preloaded hardware over the years, but on Monday the company made an announcement that Linux fans are sure to cheer.

Red Hat, Dell sign OEM pact

The announcement Tuesday of a new partnership between Dell and Red Hat could mark a further expansion of open-source software use in the enterprise.

Wait, is Linux on the desktop a flop? Readers weigh in

While one could be forgiven for expecting a flame war in the comments on an article entitled 'Why Linux is a desktop flop,' the discussion that followed its publication was, in the main, thought-provoking and respectful.

Why Linux is a flop on the desktop

It's free, it's easier to use than ever, IT staffers know it and love it, and it has fewer viruses and Trojans than Windows.

Ubuntu Linux 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' finally here

After months of widespread anticipation, the latest version of Canonical's popular Linux distribution -- Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 'Precise Pangolin' -- was released in its final form early Thursday morning.

Canonical gears Linux upgrade to the cloud

Ubuntu Server 12.04 LTS will feature the Essex release of the OpenStack cloud fabric layer

How to make PHP apps scale

The most popular language for Web apps, PHP tends to buckle under heavy loads -- unless you opt for cloud scaling and a NoSQL back end

Six key features arriving in Mageia Linux 2.0

Mandriva Linux is a venerable distribution with numerous advantages to recommend it, but it's no secret that the software's French publisher has been facing tough times.

Complete Coverage: Desktop virtualization

Computerworld's complete coverage of desktop virtualization

What's coming next for Canonical's Ubuntu Linux?

With the release of Ubuntu Linux 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' less than a week ago, there's still plenty of excitement and discussion about this latest iteration of Canonical's popular Linux distribution.

Demand for Linux skills sets record this month

It's been clear for some time now that demand for Linux skills is increasing, and back in February a report from the Linux Foundation and careers site Dice.com suggested that a new level of urgency was taking hold in employers' search for that talent.

Say goodbye to Ubuntu Linux 10.10, 'Maverick Meerkat'

They say that all good things must come to an end, and this week in the Linux world there's a perfect illustration.

Ubuntu Linux comes preloaded on two laptops

As a fan of Ubuntu in particular and Linux in general, I'm always interested when new devices come out with my favorite operating system already installed.

SUSE Linux: After 20 years, going strong

Red Hat may be celebrating its new role as the first-open source company to reach $1 billion in annual revenue, but it's not the only Linux provider to reach a key milestone recently.

Check out who's working on Linux now: Microsoft

Linux powers countless smartphones, TVs, supercomputers, financial transactions, and websites around the globe--not to mention desktops--but the fact remains that most of us have no real idea where it comes from.

Final beta for Ubuntu Linux 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' released

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