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Linux then, and why you should learn it now

Whether it’s being used to progress technology like self-driving cars, big data or automation, Linus Torvalds’ project that began as a hobby has proved endlessly beneficial. Linux is very valuable and constantly evolving, and it’s actually pretty eas

By JR Rivers

Dec 6, 2017 5 mins

Networking Open Source Operating Systems

VMware targets cloud and container networking with latest NSX-T launch

Cisco, Juniper and other networking vendors evolve their network automation platforms for containers too

By Brandon Butler

Dec 5, 2017 3 mins

Android Cisco Systems VMware

Linux for the Industry 4.0 era: New distro for factory automation

NXP Semiconductors announced OpenIL, a Linux distribution meant for smart factory automation.

By Sandra Henry Stocker

Nov 28, 2017 2 mins

Operating Systems

How did Linux come to dominate supercomputing?

All 500 machines on the TOP500 supercomputer list run Linux. Here’s how the little OS that could, did.

By Andy Patrizio

Nov 27, 2017 5 mins

Data Center Operating Systems

Why Linux can make you feel thankful or merely stuffed

It's turkey time — cause for reflection on how Unix and Linux have improved our lives.

By Sandra Henry Stocker

Nov 22, 2017 3 mins

Careers Operating Systems

How to build command groups with sudo

Creating command groups in /etc/sudoers can make managing user privileges easier and smarter.

By Sandra Henry Stocker

Nov 21, 2017 6 mins

Operating Systems

5 tricks for using the sudo command

Some helpful hints for using sudo — the command that allows admins to administer user system privileges

By Sandra Henry Stocker

Nov 13, 2017 4 mins

Operating Systems

What is MINIX? The most popular OS in the world, thanks to Intel

You might not know it, but inside your Intel system, you have an operating system running in addition to your main OS that is raising eyebrows and concerns. It's called MINNIX.

By Bryan Lunduke

Nov 2, 2017 3 mins

Intel Operating Systems Servers

Linux command line tools for working with non-Linux users

If you work within a Linux terminal, working with non-Linux users can be difficult. These tools help with document compatibility and companywide instant messaging.

By Bryan Lunduke

Nov 1, 2017 4 mins

Operating Systems Small and Medium Business Windows

Scary Linux commands for Halloween

What Linux commands bring up visions of monsters and ghosts? Let’s look and see!

By Sandra Henry Stocker

Oct 27, 2017 4 mins

Operating Systems