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Linux will seem to be everywhere in 2019
Faster, more versatile and secure, Linux gets better every year. Let's take a look at some of the highlights expected in 2019.
Selectively deploying your superpowers on Linux
The sudo command allows privileged users to run all or selected commands as root, but understanding how it works and doesn't work is a big help.
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Linux tip: Learn to use display release commands
In this tip, we look at commands that identify the version of Linux in use on a Linux system – the lsb_release and uname commands.
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Linux tip: Learn to use the shred command
In this Linux tip, we look at the shred command, which removes a file from a disk in a manner that is far more thorough than the rm (remove) command.
RHEL 8 Beta arrives with application streams and more
In the four years since the introduction of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7, the IT world has evolved. RHEL 8 Beta brings innovation and dozens of new features.
The future of Red Hat: How will IBM's acquisition affect the company?
IBM's purchase of Red Hat may be a good strategic fit for IBM, but the payback is anything but guaranteed.
Latest supercomputer runs Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Sierra -- the newest supercomputer and the second-fastest in the world -- runs Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), which isn't surprising given the role Linux plays in supercomputing in general.
IBM-Red Hat deal: What the companies say
IBM says Red Hat will continue to be a contributor to the open-source community and that Red Hat will continue its commitments with current partners even after IBM buys the company for 34 billion in the second half of 2019.
Ubuntu's Cosmic Cuttlefish brings performance improvements and more
The latest and greatest release of Canonical's Ubuntu, nicknamed "Cosmic Cuttlefish" became available just recently. Images are available for all major public clouds. In addition, it provides improved gaming performance, a huge array...
Using nmap on your home network
While nmap is generally used to probe business networks and perform security reviews, the tool can also provide interesting details on your systems and devices at home.
Red Hat underpins the growing importance of Linux and open source
Red Hat's new vice president and general manager of its RHEL Business Unit, Stefanie Chiras, enthusiastically embraces the growing importance of Linux.
Making better use of your Linux logs
Log files on Linux can provide a lot of useful information on what's happening on your system. These commands can help you sort through the data and pinpoint problems.
The future of networking: Open source networking is the 'new norm'
Open source networking has become the "new norm," and many at the recent Open Networking Summit Europe said they’re seeing it play out in the industry.
Cisco unearths 13 'High Impact' IOS vulnerabilities you need to patch now
Cisco has exposed 13 vulnerabilities in its IOS and IOS XE switch and router operating software that the company said should be patched as soon as possible. The vulnerabilities were detailed in Cisco’s twice-yearly dump of IOS...
Fedora Project announces availability of Fedora 29 beta
The Fedora 29 beta release is ready for downloading and testing, including new support for containers and better performance on Arm machines.
Why Linux users should try Rust
Installing the Rust programming language on your Linux systems could turn out to be one of the more rewarding things you've done in years.
Linux community acts after years of complaints like Sarah Sharp's
Years after Sarah Sharp stepped down from her direct work in the Linux kernel community because of abusive behavior, Linus Torvalds has stepped away and the community adopted a Code of Conduct.
How to list repositories on Linux
Use these commands to get insights on repositories that contain OS updates and applications and how that information is stored on your system.
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