Computer maker Sun Microsystems announced Wednesday plans for inexpensive desktop computers based on the free Linux operating system in a bid to undermine archrival Microsoft. Marking a second plunge ...

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There’s no shortage of Linux operating systems available. However, many Linux distributions (distros) are niche OSes. For instance, Kali Linux is an ethical hacking and penetration testing Linux ...

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TOKYO--Sharp Electronics, which leads Japan's market for handheld electronic organizers, said it will challenge Palm and Microsoft on their home turf by introducing a device running on the free Linux ...

Millions of people use Linux every day, but we rarely stop to think about how the operating system feels about it. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what Linux really thinks about open source, Windows, Macs ...