Linux is a tried-and-true, open-source operating system released in 1991 for computers, but its use has expanded to underpin systems for cars, phones, web servers and, more recently, networking gear.

Let me paint a picture for you. I was running a virtual instance of another Linux operating system this morning with VirtualBox. Everything was going fine (as it usually does) until it wasn't. The ...

By my count, Linux has over 11% of the desktop market. Here's how I got that number - and why people are making the leap.

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If you don't know what the Linux desktop operating system is, or if you're new to it, Jack Wallen's quick explainer will get you up to speed. Linux. What is it? At one point in time it was a niche ...

And that’s where Armbian truly shines. While it’s a pretty decent option for the Raspberry Pi systems, its no-nonsense setup ...

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Controlling RGB lighting on Linux can be challenging due to the lack of native support from most hardware manufacturers, but several tools and methods have emerged to help users manage their RGB ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I track enterprise software application development & data management. But this product is not like Canonical’s Ubuntu or Red Hat ...