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What operating system do you use? For some, that question may as well be posed in Latin or Sanskrit. For others, it’s an invitation to have a heated debate about the benefits of GUI vs. command line, ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Both Linux Mint and Zorin OS are great operating systems.You'll find ease of use and a wide range of ...

Even though the need to have local content online has increased the demand for software, access to genuine software is limited due to the high costs of acquiring them. But the market is not entirely ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. This article is more than 7 years old. Despite all of my ...

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Ubuntu Server, developed by Canonical Ltd., is a free, open-source Linux distribution based on Debian. Widely recognized for its ease of use and robust performance, Ubuntu Server hosts websites, file ...

Linux, a clone of UNIX operating systems, is free to download, but users still pay for service and support. Maybe there is such a thing as a free lunch — when it comes to computer programs, at least.

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Eric S. Raymond is well-known as the author of “The Cathedral and the Bazaar,” a classic essay on the open source software movement and has been an open source innovator and advocate for years. He is ...

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.