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Some software developers disagree with the open-source community on licensing and compliance issues, arguing that the community needs to redefine what constitutes free open-source code.

Not all Linux distributions provide platforms for enterprise and non-business adopters. Red Hat Enterprise Linux and the Fedora Project let users keep their Linux computing all in the family.

The merger of two popular open-source communities could sharpen the focus on bolstering online privacy and web-surfing anonymity.

Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole features performance improvements and enhanced hardware support. This tutorial walks you through how to upgrade from Ubuntu 22.04 to the latest version.

The following observations were compiled with software engineering in mind, as I identified them while working in that discipline. However, these practices apply universally.

The eLxr project enables organizations challenged with high-performance edge and enterprise needs to meet stringent performance and operational requirements for a wide range of markets and emerging use cases. These include autonomous vehicles, aerospace and defense, energy, finance, healthcare, indu...

The pre-built Linux Kubuntu Focus Iridium laptop line is an unexpectedly good alternative to running any Linux operating system on converted Windows PCs.

Wolfi takes a novel approach focused on the rapid adoption of containerized and cloud-native workloads. One important principle of its design is prioritizing update speed over stability.

Nginx is a versatile and high-performance server known for its capabilities in web serving, reverse proxying, caching, load balancing, and media streaming. Its asynchronous, event-driven architecture has made it one of the most efficient and reliable web servers available, especially within Linux en...

These Linux backup strategies help protect data and system files, avoid the pitfalls of unreliable backups, and streamline recovery in case of disaster.

Ubuntu Pro subscriptions are free for personal use, and you can extend long-term support for your OS by an additional five years. With this extended support, you'll receive security and bug fixes without needing to perform a manual OS upgrade.

The beta 4.0 release of Dynebolic Linux announced innovations for creatives looking for a self-contained production and publishing tool. If you are unfamiliar with distributions built on the KDE desktop and others, you could easily be misled about its innovations.

Better collaboration between public and private sectors to advance open-source security is a major unresolved technology concern, especially as open-source software gains global dominance alongside artificial intelligence technology.

The open-source community faces pressing challenges with licensing and revenue, prompting a shift toward more sustainable and clearly defined models to protect and advance its foundational principles.