By Jim Lynch Why Linus Torvalds likes x86 chips better than ARM Linus Torvalds has never pulled any punches when it comes to sharing his opinions about everything from Linux kernel changes to computer …read more Source:: OpenSource
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IDG Contributor Network: Why do hackers prefer Linux?
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•By Jim Lynch Why do hackers prefer Linux? Linux has much to offer any computer user, but it has proven to be particularly popular with hackers. A writer at The Merkle recently considered the …read more Source:: OpenSource
IDG Contributor Network: Does Microsoft really love Linux?
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•By Jim Lynch Does Microsoft really love Linux? Microsoft has always had an…uneasy…relationship with Linux, to say the least. But a writer at The Verge is convinced that Microsoft does indeed love Linux these …read more Source:: OpenSource
IDG Contributor Network: Vim 8.0 released
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•By Jim Lynch Vim 8.0 released Vim has long been an important tool for programmers and anyone else who needs a highly configurable text editor in Linux. And now version 8.0 of Vim has …read more Source:: OpenSource
IDG Contributor Network: Linus Torvalds credits GPL with preventing Linux fragmentation
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•By Jim Lynch Why Linus loves the GPL Linus Torvalds has never been one to mince words when it comes to Linux, or anything else for that matter. At a keynote conversation at LinuxCon …read more Source:: OpenSource
IDG Contributor Network: Why did Gentoo Linux fade into obscurity?
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•By Jim Lynch Why did Gentoo Linux fade into obscurity? Gentoo Linux was fairly well known at one point, with many tech-savvy Linux users opting to run it on their computers. But Gentoo …read more Source:: OpenSource
IDG Contributor Network: Can Copperhead OS fix Android’s security problems?
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•By Jim Lynch Copperhead OS and Android security Android has had its share of security problems over the years, but now a startup is working hard to fix them. Copperhead OS might be …read more Source:: OpenSource
IDG Contributor Network: 15 Android apps that are worth buying
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•By Jim Lynch 15 Android apps that are worth buying Android offers thousands and thousands of apps in the Google Play Store. But sometimes it can be hard to find ones that are worth …read more Source:: OpenSource
IDG Contributor Network: Is Linux a security risk in Windows 10?
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•By Jim Lynch Is Linux a security risk in Windows 10? The inclusion of Linux in Windows 10 has certainly gotten lots of attention in the media, but now some sites are speculating that …read more Source:: OpenSource
IDG Contributor Network: Does Android need a new app store?
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•By Jim Lynch Does Android need a new App Store? The Google Play store is arguably one of the best app stores available on any platform. But no store is perfect, and the Play …read more Source:: OpenSource