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The best Linux laptops you can buy: Expert tested for students, hobbyists, and pros

We tested some of the best Linux-compatible laptops from Lenovo, Dell, and more, as Linux continues to grow as a popular alternative to Windows and macOS. Here are our favorites.

486 CPU
Linux drops support for 486 and early Pentium processors - 20 years after Microsoft
Redis CEO
Redis returns to open source with AGPLv3 license but not everyone is happy
boxing robots
OIN marks 20 years of defending Linux and open source from patent trolls
data concept
What is Model Context Protocol? The emerging standard bridging AI and data, explained
Close-up of someone using a Dell XPS 15 laptop to edit a film

The best Linux laptops you can buy: Expert tested for students, hobbyists, and pros

We tested some of the best Linux-compatible laptops from Lenovo, Dell, and more, as Linux continues to grow as a popular alternative to Windows and macOS. Here are our favorites.
2 days ago by Taylor Clemons in Laptops
486 CPU

Linux drops support for 486 and early Pentium processors - 20 years after Microsoft

I can still remember when the 33MHz 486DX was the fastest chip around.
3 days ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
Redis CEO

Redis returns to open source with AGPLv3 license but not everyone is happy

Redis leadership asserts that the AGPLv3 license strikes the right balance between protecting the company's business interests and supporting the open-source community. We'll see if developers and customers agree.
1 week ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
boxing robots

OIN marks 20 years of defending Linux and open source from patent trolls

At the heart of OIN's legal strategy is a royalty-free cross-license agreement. Here's how it works and why it's necessary.
1 week ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
data concept

What is Model Context Protocol? The emerging standard bridging AI and data, explained

MCP is the key to unlocking AI's full potential in the enterprise, the cloud, and beyond. Here's why.
2 weeks ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence
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Project Liberty's plan to decentralize TikTok could be the blueprint for a better internet

If The People's Bid succeeds, TikTok users could get their data back. ZDNET spoke with the initiative's president, Tomicah Tillemann, about the app's potential future.
3 weeks ago by Radhika Rajkumar in Social Media
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How to install Ubuntu Server in under 30 minutes

I walk you through installing one of the most user-friendly server platforms available. Whether you're running Linux, macOS, or Windows, just follow these simple steps.
3 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
The First Git Commit

Linus Torvalds built Git in 10 days - and never imagined it would last 20 years

Git is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Here's why Torvalds never intended for it to stick around.
1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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The easiest way to try out Ubuntu Linux

Don't have a spare computer? Afraid the installation will be too difficult? Here's a simple way to try out the OS without so much as a reboot.
1 month ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
Google Cloud

Google reveals new Kubernetes and GKE enhancements for AI innovation

Google unveils Google Kubernetes Engine updates with a big focus on AI.
1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence
GIMP configured to look more like Photoshop.

How to make GIMP more like Photoshop

If you're hesitant to try GIMP because the UI looks so different from Photoshop, you're in luck because there's an easy way to transform the interface.
1 month ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source
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Look, no patches! Why Chainguard OS might be the most secure Linux ever

A secure container company listens to several top Linux maintainers on how to build the most secure Linux distro possible. The result: Chainguard OS.
1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
Linux app Thunderbird on a laptop

Mozilla's new open-source Gmail alternative puts your privacy first

Thunderbird developers are working on a new email service that prioritizes privacy over everything else. Here's everything we know so far.
1 month ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source
LibreOffice 25.2 has more security and more customization options

4 reasons why LibreOffice downloads are way up (hint: you'll relate)

More users than ever are flocking to the open source suite since its latest update. The end of Windows 10 support is far from the only factor.
1 month ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source
Shuah Khan at the 2025 Linux Foundation Member Summit

Want to learn Linux from legends? This mentorship pairs you with top developers

You'll get priceless Linux experience from developers such as Linux Foundation Fellow Shuah Khan and kernel stable maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman. Here's how to apply.
1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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