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The 2.6 Linux core brings major changes compared with the 2.4 version and is expected to be much more stable on arrival than its predecessor. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...

Linux, the cornerstone of modern computing, powers everything from tiny embedded devices to the world's most formidable supercomputers. Its open-source nature has fostered a rich ecosystem of ...

Canonical's newest versions of Linux are due Thursday. Notable features: synchronization for PCs and a built-in replica of Amazon Web Services for servers. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 ...

As such, we're seeing companies begin to publish official Linux apps, some of which are more welcome than others.