Ever since the /proc file system first made an appearance on Unix systems, getting information on running processes became a whole lot easier. The useful, but too often insufficient information ...

A lot of attention—and hype—has focused on bringing traditional office-productivity programs, such as the OpenOffice.org suite, to Linux. However, another important—and far less-hyped—area where Linux ...

Linux users running KDE Plasma desktop environments need to apply patches to fix a bug that can lead to malicious code execution every time a user mounts a USB thumb drive on his computer. The KDE ...

It isn't that strange, mon ami. Every year at this time, we talk about the ultimate Linux box, François. We try to outdo one another in terms of graphics, speed, memory, disk space and so on. The ...

I just bought a new laptop and need to make a decision. For 15-20 years I've run cygwin. For the new laptop should I try Microsoft's Linux subsystem, or stick with cygwin? The machine will dual boot ...

Mastering iptables could take a while, but if you have a few rules to cover the basic security needs, you'll be well on your way to protecting your Linux system. Jack Wallen explains some key rules to ...

Last April, open source vendor Linux Box announced that it would be releasing a number of new editions of its email archiving software. Recently, it launched the community edition -- which is ...

In an interview with The Verge's T.C. Sottek, Valve's Gabe Newell confirmed that in addition to working with third-party manufacturers, Valve is internally developing its own Steam Box: "We'll come ...

"What have we been doing?" Valve's Gabe Newell asks the LinuxCon audience after praising the innovation the PC's open platform fosters. Turns out Valve have a plan. They want the openness of the PC to ...