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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.

University of Minnesota banned from contributing to Linux kernelUniversity of Minnesota banned from contributing to Linux kernel
Microsoft enables Linux GUI apps on Windows 10 for developersMicrosoft enables Linux GUI apps on Windows 10 for developers
Richard Stallman returns to the Free Software Foundation after resigning in 2019Richard Stallman returns to the Free Software Foundation after resigning in 2019
Linux has been ported to run on Apple’s M1 MacsLinux has been ported to run on Apple’s M1 Macs
How to switch an old Windows laptop to LinuxHow to switch an old Windows laptop to Linux
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Raspberry Pi made a cheaper version of its most powerful PCRaspberry Pi made a cheaper version of its most powerful PC
Linus Torvalds returns to Linux development with new code of conduct in placeLinus Torvalds returns to Linux development with new code of conduct in place
With Linux’s founder stepping back, will the community change its culture?With Linux’s founder stepping back, will the community change its culture?
Linux apps on Chrome OS coming to 18 more ChromebooksLinux apps on Chrome OS coming to 18 more Chromebooks
Samsung’s Chromebook Plus now supports Linux appsSamsung’s Chromebook Plus now supports Linux apps
The new Raspberry Pi has 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2The new Raspberry Pi has 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2
Hackers have turned the Nintendo Switch into a functional Linux tabletHackers have turned the Nintendo Switch into a functional Linux tablet
Intel’s Spectre fixes are ‘complete and utter garbage,’ says Linux inventorIntel’s Spectre fixes are ‘complete and utter garbage,’ says Linux inventor
Intel’s processors have a security bug and the fix could slow down PCsIntel’s processors have a security bug and the fix could slow down PCs
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Paul Miller
Huawei’s HiKey 960 is a high-end alternative to the Raspberry PiHuawei’s HiKey 960 is a high-end alternative to the Raspberry Pi
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

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