The open structure of Linux allows for expanding amounts of computing power as needed. Open-source architectures work together, allowing computing resources to be pooled to harness large data intake.

The collection of user data has become a contentious issue for people worldwide. Fortunately, Canonical has shown how it can be done right.

After a two-week lag, a flaw in the latest Linux kernel that could cause systems to lose data is fixed. New bug-tracking efforts should button up future patch processes. Stephen Shankland worked at ...

Lessfs offers a flexible solution to utilize data deduplication on affordable commodity hardware. In recent years, the storage industry has been busy providing some of the most advanced features to ...

In the digital age, where data is often referred to as the "new oil," the ability to extract meaningful insights from massive datasets has become a cornerstone of innovation. Data mining—the process ...

The latest trends and issues around the use of open source software in the enterprise. This is a contributed posting for the Computer Weekly Open Source Insider blog by Peter Linnell, Linux Engineer ...

Linux is fast becoming the operating system of choice for test and measurement as well as process-control applications based on traditional desktop hardware. The primary reasons for this are ...

Intel CPUs are now known to contain a serious flaw that can compromise system security. It can't be fixed by microcode or UEFI update, and the solution -- a significant set of patches applied to ...

If your PC is truly broken, SystemRescue is often the first and last tool you need. It’s designed from the ground up for ...

What if we move to 16GB of RAM, which has long been considered the sweet spot? Things are going to work much better. In fact, with 16GB of RAM, most of the problems with 8GB go away, except for one -- ...