Open Source
Open source is a concept often associated with Linux and free software. Linux is an open source project, which means
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The Linux Diaspora
For a Linux newbie, one of the most disorienting aspects is: why are there so many versions? You just want
Read moreGNU “slash” Linux
But Linux wasn’t a complete OS. It was just a kernel, unable to do anything useful without programs running in
Read moreLinus Torvalds and His Little Project
In 1991 Linus Torvalds was a student at the University of Helsinki, Finland, when he purchased an Intel 80386-based IBM
Read moreThe Quest for a UNIX-like Operating System
Richard Stallman was not the only one with the idea of making a UNIX-like operating system. In fact, in the
Read moreRMS on Free Software
Speaking out against the practice of proprietary and closed software was an MIT Lab programmer called Richard Matthew Stallman, or
Read moreThe Rise of the IBM PC… and of Microsoft
In 1981 IBM introduced the IBM PC in an attempt to gain share in the microcomputer market. It was such
Read morePraise for Ubuntu Linux
By now, you know a lot of reasons to begin using Ubuntu Linux. We’ll wrap up the post by highlighting
Read moreThe Ubuntu Linux Experience
When you replace your OS, many things change with it. The interface might not look the same, the applications can
Read moreWhat Is Ubuntu Linux Anyway?
Ubuntu Linux can be defined in many ways and from different angles. First off, it is an operating system (usually
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