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This article explains the difference between apt and apt-get commands of Linux. It also lists some of the most commonly used apt commands that replace the older apt-get commands.

Difference Between apt vs apt-get Explained Explaining how apt command is similar yet different than apt-get

"The licensing cost of a custom, self-supported Linux distribution is the same, whether you're using 20 nodes or 20-million nodes."

Linux owns supercomputing | ZDNet In the latest Top500 supercomputer race, only two -- count 'em, two -- of the world's fastest computers aren't running Linux.

The story behind one of the world's most popular free and open source programs:

What's the story with VLC? VLC is one of the most used software in the world, and it's completely free. Where does it come from? This is your answer ...

There are now more than 3500 Linux games on Steam

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A great look at the Linux kernel -->

Kernel explained | Consolia Comics Kernel explained. A comic from Consolia. Consolia is mostly about programming, and can be a tad weird. And off topic.

Open source isn't just for software.

States are moving to cut college costs by introducing open-source textbooks Initiatives in Maryland and New York are attempting to curb rising education costs by adopting open-source, copyright-free textbooks.

"...if you really want your IT department to be in charge of your PCs and not Microsoft (or Apple, or Google with Chromebooks), it’s time to start seriously considering the Linux option."

Windows as a service? Now, there’s an argument for Linux Microsoft wants to control your Windows 10 desktop. Now are you ready to try a Linux desktop?

"Besides being a great way to learn how Linux works, running your own server at home can allow you to break away from commercial services and take back control of your data."

How to have a Linux home server on the cheap Whether it's for the home or home office, a Linux server can provide an array of digital services for the family or a budding business.

Don't worry though, you can still be weird and a linux user.

Being a Linux user isn't weird anymore In places normally filled with glowing Apple logos and Windows laptops, Linux users are becoming more familiar.

"The upcoming availability of SQL server on Linux is all the proof we need that the game is over and, in the data centre at least, Microsoft didn't win."

Linux, not Microsoft, the real winner of Windows Server on ARM It's a real Peng... win

"...with a vast pool of talent and support from contributing companies, we can enable open source software communities to continue producing some of the most secure software on the planet."

Vault 7 fallout: Linux Foundation says it's "not surprising" Linux is targeted In the wake of WikiLeaks’ Vault 7 CIA leaks, Apple has been quick to point out that vulnerabilities mentioned in the documents have already been addressed. Microsoft and Samsung have said the…

You can never know too much about system security

Useful Linux Security Tricks to Harden Your System - Like Geeks Learn some Linux security tricks, securing the console, password aging, tuning SSH, Tripwire, Firewalld, Immutable Files, aureport tool and more tricks

Great news for the future of VR gaming for Linux!

Valve launches SteamVR support for Linux Developers can now work on Linux games for the Vive.

"Anybody can innovate. Don't do this big 'think different'... screw that. It's meaningless. Ninety-nine per cent of it is get the work done."

Talk of tech innovation is bullsh*t. Shut up and get the work done – says Linus Torvalds A top life tip, there, from the Linux kernel chieftain

More terrific news for Linux gamers...

Linux gaming is poised for a boost with new hardware, Vulkan graphics For decades, Windows has remained the gaming platform of choice for PC users. Linux gaming has suffered from poor hardware support and lack of titles, but that could slowly change.

"Transitioning to open software will save up to 29 million Euros over the next few years"

The Italian Army Switches to LibreOffice | Linux Journal Following announcements made last year, the Italian army has moved forward with its plan to replace Microsoft Office with LibreOffice. So far, the army has tested its transition plan across 5000 workstations without significant problems. Following its LibreDifesa plan, the army aims to replace all M...

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Open source job market booming The demand for open source talent is high, according to a new report from Dice.com and The Linux Foundation.

Microsoft and Apple said, ‘You guys win.’ Literally, they said that ... ‘We cannot compete. You guys are going to go farther than anybody. There's no way we can keep up.’

Linux is the largest software development project on the planet: Greg Kroah-Hartman Greg Kroah-Hartman discusses the inner workings of the massive development project that is Linux.

"I'm perfectly happy with all the people who are walking around and just staring at the clouds ... but I'm looking at the ground, and I want to fix the pothole that's right in front of me before I fall in."

The mind behind Linux Linus Torvalds transformed technology twice -- first with the Linux kernel, which helps power the Internet, and again with Git, the source code management system used by developers worldwide. In a rare interview with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Torvalds discusses with remarkable openness the persona…

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"A 4K movie could be transferred from an external storage device to a PC in 30 seconds."

Thunderbolt 3's lightning-fast speeds hit Linux PCs Already compatible with Windows PCs and Macs, the super-fast Thunderbolt 3 connector technology will soon also work with Linux PCs.

"Variety is the spice of life."

Linux and breakfast cereal: Why are there so many flavours? | ZDNet I'm sick and tired of hearing about people being confused because there are too many different kinds of breakfast cereal - and Linux - available. It's a good thing and here's why.

Which Linux distro do you use?

The top 10 Linux security distros Linux distros can be used for a lot of things, from games to education, but when it comes to security, there’s a whole mini-universe available.

AMD launches GPUOpen :)

It’s Time to Open up the GPU – GPUOpen I have met enough game developers in my professional life to know that these guys are among the smartest people on the planet. Those particular individuals will go …

AT&T chooses Ubuntu Linux over Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows loses to Ubuntu Linux, as AT&T chooses Ubuntu for its network and cloud operations Even though Linux may not be performing well in th

How well can you do on this quiz?

How Well Do You Know Your Linux History? | FOSS Force So you think you know your Linux history, eh? It’s time to put on your thinking cap and find out whether or not that’s true. We’ve racked our brains, wearing out a few grey cells in the process, and come up with what we think is a pretty good quiz that looks at the history [...] Continue reading How…

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Linux love and Steam Machines: The World Beyond Windows' 10 biggest stories of 2015 From Steam Machines to Chrome OS confusion to Linux getting love—and staying awesome—these are the biggest stories from the World Beyond Windows in 2015.