What are some examples of open-source software? Some of the most famous software systems are open source, such as Linux, the operating system that Google’s Android mobile system was built on top of.

What is sudo in Linux and why is it so important? Sudo stands for "superuser do" and gives a user access to administrator-like powers. Here's how to use this powerful tool.

The year ahead has a lot in store for Linux users. Many of the trends, hardware products, and software developments below comprise a colorful mix that focuses on the use of Linux in particular. We ...

Y ou may have switched to Linux recently or years ago, but how much has your thinking changed? Linux is more than software to ...

There is a ton of other Linux software out there that's worth trying. In case you missed it, I recommend you check out last ...

With the growth of Linux in cloud environments, critical infrastructure, and even mobile platforms, hackers are increasingly targeting the open source system for higher returns.

Musicmatch has released the final version of its Jukebox Basic and Plus software for Linux. The software, which entered beta testing in November, lets people play and record CDs, MP3 files and ...

You can kick the alpha tires on System76’s Cosmic, a new Linux desktop A whole new desktop aims to appeal with tiling, themes, and a safer Rust core.

The big picture: Apple has spent years trying to steer PC software developers from x86 to Arm, and Qualcomm recently joined the effort. Meanwhile, recent Linux software developments have made ...