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Logging in as root on Linux? Here's why that disaster waiting to happen

If your Linux distro still lets you log in as root, here's why you should never do it.
6 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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7 Linux commands I can't live without after 20 years in the terminal

You don't need the Linux terminal - but once you try it, you'll never go back.
6 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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SUSE Enterprise Linux 16 is here, and its killer feature is digital sovereignty

Available today, the new SLES 16 is ushering in an AI-ready, top-notch Linux server, while emphasizing its benefits for digital sovereignty.
6 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
Best all-around Linux distributions

5 obscure Linux distros you've probably never heard of - but should definitely try

Tired of the same old Linux distros? Try these deep cuts instead.
6 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Another European agency shifts off Big Tech, as digital sovereignty movement gains steam

European Union states are increasingly shifting toward European-based companies that offer open-source solutions. Here's why.
6 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
I tried a Linux distro that promises free, built-in AI - and things got weird

The easiest way to protect your Linux PC from disaster - no backup needed

If you want to always have a running state for your Linux desktop, create a snapshot. Here's how.
7 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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6 hidden GNOME Search tricks every Linux user should try

GNOME's built-in search tool can actually do quite a lot. Here's how I use it to work faster and smarter.
7 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Inside Canonical's plan to make Ubuntu 26.04 the Linux desktop that finally goes mainstream

Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth and VP of Engineering Jon Seager share their vision for Resolute Raccoon.
7 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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ServiceNow and Nvidia say their new open-source model is built for security - here's why

Worried about your business's data? Apriel 2.0 is aimed at federal agencies and tightly regulated industries like healthcare and finance that want AI agents with less risk.
7 months ago by Webb Wright in Artificial Intelligence
Need Linux tech support? These are my go-to forums, mailing lists, and social media groups

The most versatile Linux distributions you can install right now - and I've tried them all

Looking for a general, all-purpose Linux OS? These are user-friendly, secure, and suitable for both new and experienced users.
7 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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How a programmer got Doom to run on a space satellite and what happened next

The first-person shooter is famous for being ported to almost every computer on the planet. Now, we know it can run off the Earth as well.
7 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Open Source
Inside a System76 Thelio.

5 free Linux distros built for speed and power - and your new PC

Linux isn't just for older, sluggish hardware. These distros shine on new PCs too.
7 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Europe's plan to ditch US tech giants is built on open source - and it's gaining steam

One topic dominated the recent 2025 OpenInfra Summit Europe, and it wasn't AI.
7 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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World's first truly free software phone? That's the FSF's new 'long game'

Project LibrePhone wants to remove all proprietary code from mobile devices. Here's why.
7 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Smartphones
Secure Chromium-based alternatives.

Looking for a Chrome alternative? My top 5 free open-source browsers

The web browser is the most widely used app on the planet, and there are several open-source takes on the application that you should consider as your default.
7 months ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source
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