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2-Minute Linux Tip: Learn how to use the alias command
In today’s 2-minute tip, we’re going to look at the alias command – a tool that can save you a lot of time and trouble and maybe even a few brain cells.
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2-Minute Linux Tip: Learn how to use the history command
In today's 2-minute Linux Tip, we look at the bash history command – a tool that shows you commands you've recently used and allows you to use them again without having to retype them.
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2-Minute Linux Tip: Learn how to use the logsave command
In today’s 2-minute Linux Tip, we’re going to look at a command that you might never have heard of. It’s called logsave, and it allows you to selectively add command output to a file.
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2-Minute Linux Tip: Learn how to use the ping command
In today’s 2-minute tip, we’re going to look at the ping command – a favorite tool for some very easy troubleshooting.
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2-Minute Linux Tip: Learn how to use the crontab command
Today’s 2-minute tip covers crontab – the tool used to schedule tasks that will run automatically on the day and time that you specify.
Microsoft doubles down on Linux love, joins foundation
Over the past few years, Microsoft has been pushing its love of Linux and open source. On Wednesday, the company made that even more official by joining the Linux Foundation.
After protest, Lenovo brings Linux compatibility to Yoga 900 and 900S
Lenovo created a stir in late September when it said the Yoga 900 and 900S hybrids would work only with Windows, not Linux. The company has now changed its stance, bringing Linux support to those PCs.
System76 brings Ubuntu to $699 laptop with Kaby Lake chips
If you don't want Windows 10, there's a new Ubuntu laptop from System76 with Intel's new Kaby Lake chip that won't burn your wallet.
Step-by-step guide to setting up dual boot on your PC or laptop
Are you tired of your operating system dictating what you can and can’t do with your PC or laptop? Need more control over your computing environment? Dual boot might be the answer.
Easy-to-exploit rooting flaw puts Linux computers at risk
The maintainers of Linux distributions are rushing to patch a privilege escalation vulnerability that's already being exploited in the wild and poses a serious risk to Linux based servers, desktops and other devices.
Why Linux pioneer Linus Torvalds prefers x86 over ARM
At last week's Linaro Connect conference, Linus Torvalds said he preferred x86 because of the supporting ecosystem and infrastructure, something ARM lacks.
Today's another milestone day for Linux
Aug. 25 may be Linux's official birthday, but Oct. 5 is in many ways the day it began to make a real mark on the world.
Windows 10 haters: Try Linux on Kaby Lake chips with Dell's new XPS 13
Rejoice Linux fans; the OS will work on laptops with Intel's Kaby Lake chips.
Azure Service Fabric enters public beta for Linux workloads
Developers who want help running Linux- and Java-based microservice applications will have a new Microsoft service to take for a spin, starting later this month.
Review: 5 open-source alternatives for routers/firewalls
These open-source products deliver simple routing and networking features, like DHCP and DNS. Plus, they have security functionality, starting with a basic firewall and possibly including antivirus, antispam and Web filtering.
What should you do with your .NET apps?
'The .NET Core has brought a renaissance in .NET,' says Scott Hunter, a member of the .NET engineering team. But that doesn’t mean you should port your existing apps.
Stealthy, sneaky rootkit targets Linux systems on ARM and x86
Security researchers have identified a new family of Linux rootkits that despite running from user mode, can be hard to detect and remove.
Suspect arrested in 5-year-old kernel.org breach
Five years after a security breach forced the Linux Foundation to take kernel.org offline and to rebuild several of its servers, police have arrested a suspect in the case.
A new OpenSUSE Linux is coming to town, and it's all about stability
The first beta version of OpenSUSE Leap 42.2 is now available, giving enterprises and other stability-minded users the chance to check it out and get a taste of what's coming.
Linux's brilliant career, in pictures
Aug. 25 marks the 25th anniversary of Linux, the free and open source operating system that's used around the globe in smarphones, tablets, desktop PCs, servers, supercomputers and more.
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