If you've done any basic networking on the Linux terminal, you probably already know the ping command. Its basic function is ...

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One of the many things to consider when looking for an alternative operating system is whether or not there are the right apps to help you continue to be productive. No matter how secure or reliable ...

One year on Linux, two distros, a few tears, four desktop environments, and zero regrets about leaving Windows.

Hi guys<P>As a long time user of Microsoft OS (started with DOS 4 and currently on Win98 SE) I finally decided to give Linux a try. I went out and purchaced SAMS teach yourself red hat Linux with a ...

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...

With the Steam Frame and Steam Machine launching with SteamOS Linux this year, we're going to again see a nice boost for ...

As free and open source software continues to become more powerful and more prevalent, there’s less and less need to choose anything else. It’s not at all surprising, for example, to see the recent ...