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Linux is a free and open source operating system. Linux is hidden away inside billions of consumer devices — everything from Android phones to smart toasters — and most servers run it, but it’s also a desktop operating system you can use for any kind of computer task. We cover the big news about major distros like Ubuntu and Mint, computers that run Linux out of the box, hacker boards like Raspberry Pi, and the latest moves by Microsoft to integrate Ubuntu into Windows 10.

Ubuntu abandons its phone efforts, will switch back to GNOMEUbuntu abandons its phone efforts, will switch back to GNOME
Wine 2.0 is out, ready to disappoint you once againWine 2.0 is out, ready to disappoint you once again
Would you pay $800 for a Linux laptop?Would you pay $800 for a Linux laptop?
Chaim Gartenberg
Endless is bringing its cheap, user-friendly Linux PCs to the USEndless is bringing its cheap, user-friendly Linux PCs to the US
Microsoft joins the Linux Foundation, 15 years after Ballmer called it ‘cancer’Microsoft joins the Linux Foundation, 15 years after Ballmer called it ‘cancer’
Nintendo makes its NES emulator the same way everyone else doesNintendo makes its NES emulator the same way everyone else does
Microsoft really does love LinuxMicrosoft really does love Linux
Tom Warren
PocketChip review: why do I want this?PocketChip review: why do I want this?
Sony agrees to pay millions for abandoning Linux on PS3Sony agrees to pay millions for abandoning Linux on PS3
App distribution for Linux just got way betterApp distribution for Linux just got way better
Raspbian update gives Raspberry Pi 3 way better Bluetooth supportRaspbian update gives Raspberry Pi 3 way better Bluetooth support
Microsoft is adding the Linux command line to Windows 10Microsoft is adding the Linux command line to Windows 10
Microsoft is bringing its database software to LinuxMicrosoft is bringing its database software to Linux
Superhot is the unthinkable: a truly original first-person shooterSuperhot is the unthinkable: a truly original first-person shooter
Gaming performance on Valve’s SteamOS can’t keep up with WindowsGaming performance on Valve’s SteamOS can’t keep up with Windows
You can now run Android apps on a Mac or PC with Google ChromeYou can now run Android apps on a Mac or PC with Google Chrome
This Wrestlemania pinball machine is Stern’s newest, most technologically advanced table

A pinball machine that runs on Linux, can be updated via USB, and stars The Rock

Chris Plante
The Most Technologically Advanced Pinball Machine Is ... Wrestlemania?!The Most Technologically Advanced Pinball Machine Is ... Wrestlemania?!
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Why I love Linux — even if I no longer use itWhy I love Linux — even if I no longer use it
Desktop Linux is finally getting Netflix supportDesktop Linux is finally getting Netflix support
Augmented hunting with a $17,500 Linux-powered rifleAugmented hunting with a $17,500 Linux-powered rifle
Ubuntu chief isn’t interested in ‘leet’ users, wants to bring Linux to the massesUbuntu chief isn’t interested in ‘leet’ users, wants to bring Linux to the masses
Steam officially launches on Linux, putting us one step closer to the Steam BoxSteam officially launches on Linux, putting us one step closer to the Steam Box
Valve urges users to get Ubuntu and join Linux beta for SteamValve urges users to get Ubuntu and join Linux beta for Steam
Valve confirms it’s building a Linux-based Steam Box that will act as a local gaming server for all your screensValve confirms it’s building a Linux-based Steam Box that will act as a local gaming server for all your screens
OLPC XO-4 convertible laptop is faster than ever and coming soon (hands-on)OLPC XO-4 convertible laptop is faster than ever and coming soon (hands-on)
Samsung confirms it will launch multiple Tizen handsets this yearSamsung confirms it will launch multiple Tizen handsets this year
Steam for Linux gets one step closer as Valve opens beta to publicSteam for Linux gets one step closer as Valve opens beta to public
Connect the dots: Valve’s Big Picture could be a Linux game consoleConnect the dots: Valve’s Big Picture could be a Linux game console
Linux gaming gets a serious push with launch of limited Steam beta, new Nvidia driversLinux gaming gets a serious push with launch of limited Steam beta, new Nvidia drivers
Valve cranks up Linux gaming, makes it faster than WindowsValve cranks up Linux gaming, makes it faster than Windows
Nvidia responds to Linus Torvalds’ scathing criticisms over Linux compatibilityNvidia responds to Linus Torvalds’ scathing criticisms over Linux compatibility
Nokia’s ‘Meltemi’ Linux-based mobile OS reportedly shelvedNokia’s ‘Meltemi’ Linux-based mobile OS reportedly shelved
Skype 4.0 for Linux released with new conversation and call UISkype 4.0 for Linux released with new conversation and call UI
Samsung joins Linux Foundation as a platinum memberSamsung joins Linux Foundation as a platinum member
Moonlight, the open source Silverlight project for Linux, is deadMoonlight, the open source Silverlight project for Linux, is dead
Barnes & Noble reportedly pulls Linux magazine due to hacking cover story (update)Barnes & Noble reportedly pulls Linux magazine due to hacking cover story (update)
Valve is developing Steam for Linux, release ‘not too far out’ (updated with pictures)Valve is developing Steam for Linux, release ‘not too far out’ (updated with pictures)
Microsoft cracks top 20 list of Linux contributors, not entirely by choiceMicrosoft cracks top 20 list of Linux contributors, not entirely by choice
Linux creator turned down Apple job offer from Steve JobsLinux creator turned down Apple job offer from Steve Jobs

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