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 ...

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Void Linux is a bit out of the ordinary. It offers an unusually interesting alternative to many of the traditional Linux distros affiliated with a larger Linux family, such as Debian or Ubuntu, or ...

SAN FRANCISCO - The creator of the free Linux operating system, Linus Torvalds, said he will take leave as a fellow at chip designer Transmeta Corp. to join a nonprofit consortium aimed at speeding ...

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BOSTON -- The free Linux operating system handles big tasks such as running supercomputers and ATMs. Now Linux has a chance to finally crack Microsoft Corp.'s hold on computing's most visible domain - ...

For businesses navigating the rapidly changing technological landscape, choosing the right operating system is a crucial decision that impacts productivity, security, and cost. While Windows 11 ...

The software needed to create today's special-effects-powered films is often expensive, but the free Linux operating system is helping Hong Kong film producers keep their scripts within budget. Using ...