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Data center energy consumption concept image showing a digitized server room with racks on either side with servers glowing blue. — Scientists say they can cut data center energy use by changing just a few lines of code Changes to the Linux kernel bring significant performance improvements by streamlining network traffic processing

Confident young woman using computer against dark background — Warning issued over open source developer account security The security of individual developer accounts poses a serious threat to open source ecosystem, according to a new report from the Linux Foundation

A close-up of web coding on a black background — What is open source? Open source is in the news a lot thanks to AI and LLMs – we take a look at what open source is, the benefits and drawbacks, and key software vendors

Latest about Linux

Ubuntu Pro launches on Google Cloud

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published 15 June 21

News The "hardened" version of the open source Linux OS comes with added security features

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Xinuos sues IBM for patent infringement

By Danny Bradbury published 1 April 21

News Lawsuit revisits ancient legal war over Unix code

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Programming code abstract on a reflective background

Google and Red Hat team up with Linux Foundation for software-signing service

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published 10 March 21

News The project aims to cryptographically verify open source software to mitigate supply chain security risks

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surfer riding a wave with "log-on wave for IBM Z" superimposed

Log-On Wave for IBM Z simplifies highly virtualized environments

By Praharsha Anand published 16 November 20

News The service improves productivity and flattens the learning curve for less-experienced admins

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Switch to Linux with these top distros

By Nik Rawlinson published 15 September 20

Best Windows 7 is dead; it might be time consider switching to a stable, secure and fast alternative

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Facebook's Irish headquarters at 4-5 Grand Canal Square in Dublin

Facebook becomes a top-tier Linux Foundation member

By Carly Page published 17 August 20

News The social network has reaffirmed its commitment to open source with Platinum membership

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Linux Foundation open-sources coronavirus tracing apps

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published 21 July 20

News The projects, based on the Google and Apple API, aim to support public health contact tracing efforts

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Lenovo to offer ThinkPads with Linux installed

By Sarah Brennan published 29 April 20

News Lenovo partners with Fedora to install Linux on its machines

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WireGuard VPN bundled into latest Linux release

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published 31 March 20

News Version 5.6 includes features such as USB 4 support and inclusion of the popular open-source virtual private network

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View from the airport: Linux Open Networking Summit 2019

By Connor Jones published 1 October 19

Opinion When it comes to the future of networking, the Linux Foundation is headed for the edge

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