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Linux Kernel Hits 3.0

Finally the Linux kernel advances a number as new distro releases from Red Hat, Mint, Puppy Linux and Tiny Core debut.

New Linux Kernel, New RHEL and New Boss for SUSE Linux

Rapid rate of change continues as new Linux 2.6.39 kernel debuts, including SUSE Linux moving to return to its pre-Novell-era glory.

ChromeBook Debuts as Ubuntu Developer Summit Maps Out the Future

The 'Year of the Desktop' may be cliche, but Google ChromeBook just might make it happen.

Attachmate Catches Mono, Red Hat Takes a Cloud PaaS

Red Hat rolls out new cloud services as Ubuntu loses its  CTO  and KDE updates.

Natty Refreshed, Slackers Rejoice and More

It's a big week for releases as both Ubuntu 11.04 and Slackware 13.37 Linux debut. Meanwhile, another Linux vendor officially sets off to a new future with Attachmate.

SCO Sells Out, Oracle Stops Selling

This week's Linux Top 5: SCO gets new ownership, Oracle call its quits on OpenOffice as Novell releases last major update for SLES 10, and more.

Newest openSUSE Linux Offers Rolling Releases

The newest release of Novell's openSUSE Linux debuts with LibreOffice, KDE 4.6, a zippy package management system and a new rolling release system that could eliminate the need for future big releases.

Are Mobile Apps Violating Open Source Licenses?

There are a lot of mobile apps that use open source software, but how many of them are in compliance with open source licensing rules? As it turns out, not very many.

Novell Tries to Beat Red Hat with Red Hat's Own Tech

Novell is using open source technology from rival Linux server vendor Red Hat to help Red Hat users migrate to SUSE Linux.

Ada Initiative Supports Women in Free Software

Valerie Aurora and Mary Gardiner have founded the Ada Initiative, an ambitious effort to encourage women's participation in both FOSS and related groups such as the Free Culture Movement and Wikipedia.

Linux Supercomputer is a Contestant on Jeopardy

Who is smarter, Linux or people? IBM's SUSE Linux powered supercomputer Watson faces off against human contestants on the TV game show "Jeopardy".

Dell Adopts Ubuntu Server

Canonical reaches a major milestone as they make a deal for Dell's PowerEdge servers.

CES 2011: A Tale of an Android Onslaught

The 2011 Consumer Electronics Show was an invasion of Linux and FOSS in the form of a feast of Androids in all shapes and sizes.

Linux Foundation Grows, Adds Broadcom

Nearing its third birthday, the Linux Foundation kicks off 2011 by signing up a handful of new members, including Broadcom, on the heels of tremendous growth in 2010.

Linux 2.6.37 Kernel Promises to Unlock OS

First Linux Kernel of 2011 is out, delivering new security, virtualization and performance benefits to Linux users.

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