More posts about “Linux”

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Chrome OS is (Apparently) Merging with Android

Google has said it is 'combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform'. Why is it happening, and will the merger mean the end of ChromeOS as a brand?

14 July 2025

Updated: Denmark’s Government Ditches Microsoft for Open Source

Denmark is making 'digital sovereignty' a priority, replacing Microsoft and other US big tech products with Linux and open source.

13 June 2025
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Linux Kernel 5.17 Released, This is What’s New

A brand new version of the Linux kernel is available to download. Linux 5.17 arrives a week later than initially planned, and features a canny crop of changes, improvements, performance enhancements, and all-important security fixes. […]

20 March 2022

Major Update: New Linux 5.11 Released, This is What’s New

A brand new Linux kernel is now available to download. In this post we recap the core changes and new features you'll find tucked up inside Linux 5.11.

15 February 2021
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Linux Usage Dropped in August, Analytics Stats Show

Informing you of NetMarketShare‘s monthly tally of desktop Linux users has become something of a “thing” on this site — and who am I to buck the trend: August’s figures are now out. But brace […]

1 September 2020
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Linux Marketshare Doubled Last Month, Stats Reveal

We've all had to adapt to different ways of working of late, and according to stat trackers NetMarketShare that includes making more use of Linux!

6 May 2020

Major Update: Linux 5.6 Released, This is What’s New

Linux 5.6 is the latest stable release of the Linux kernel, and in this post we take a look at some of the new features and changes the update offers.

29 February 2020

Must Read: 10 Best Features in Linux 5.5, Out Now

Linux 5.5 has been released, and it features a host of changes and notable improvements. In this post we spotlight the 10 best changes!

27 January 2020

This Person’s Business Card is also a Linux Computer

The business card belongings to systems engineer George Hilliard is extra special but it's also a Linux PC! His Linux business card is novel and unique.

27 December 2019

Must Read: 5 Bold Predictions for Linux & Open Source in 2020

This year looks like it'll be a bumper one for Linux fans, so in this post we share 5 crazy predictions for Linux and open source software in the coming year.

24 December 2019

Linux User Christmas Gift Guide

Looking for Linux Christmas gift ideas to give the tux-loving nerd in your life a memorable noel? Well, call me sudo Claus cos I’m here to help! It can be difficult finding appropriate gifts for […]

2 December 2019

Linux Kernel 5.4 Released, This is What’s New

Linux 5.4 kernel is out. The latest Linux kernel update adds support for several ARM-based laptops, has better files system encryption, and lots more.

25 November 2019