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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.
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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

IBM pushes new integrated, lower-cost Linux servers

IBM announced new "affordable" Linux servers on Wednesday as the company tries to push its new category of preconfigured servers for virtualization and big data to midmarket and enterprise customers.

Fedora Linux 17 reaches beta with 6 key updates

The Fedora Project on Tuesday announced that the next version of its namesake Linux distribution -- Fedora 17, also known as "Beefy Miracle" -- has now entered beta testing.

Who uses Ubuntu Linux, and why? Survey offers insight

It's all too common to hear Linux portrayed by detractors as an operating system suitable only for longtime hackers and 'hobbyists,' as it was put in one recent example.

Why Linux will never be factor on the desktop

Linux is awesome. It's a powerful, capable, flexible operating system with tremendous potential. But it's never going to be a factor on the desktop, so don't even waste your time considering it.

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.

Linux certificate program aimed at newcomers to the OS

Linux skills are in growing demand in today's IT hiring landscape, and there are many ways to bolster those skills both online and off.

Seven new features you'll find in Ubuntu 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' Beta 1

Exactly three months after the first alpha version of Ubuntu Linux 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' made its debut, the project's developers on Thursday launched the first beta release of the operating system.