I've found myself having do some socket programming in the linux kernel. (yes, yes, I know: have I thought about user space? Yes, that's where I've prototyped my code. This is a research project that ...

When Docker burst onto the scene in 2013, Linux containers seemed like an overnight success. But the evolution to containers—and microservices and Kubernetes—was actually decades in the making, based ...

The General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB, AKA HP-IB) has finally received stable drivers, and will be merged in the Linux 6.19 kernel release, 53 years after it was launched by HP. Phoronix explains ...

Kernel drivers are the bridge between the Linux operating system and the hardware components of a computer. They play a crucial role in managing and facilitating communication between the OS and ...

Phosh is a user interface designed for smartphones running Linux-based operating systems. First developed by Purism for the Librem 5 smartphone, it’s now available for a wide range of devices and ...

The new Linux Mint 21.2, codenamed "Victoria," is a refreshing update to my favorite Linux desktop distribution. It continues to build on the solid foundation of Ubuntu 22.04 Long Term Support (LTS) ...

The latest Debian Linux comes with multiple improvements. Debian will no longer support old 32-bit x86 architectures. Debian supports essentially all Linux desktop interfaces. This latest version ...

At the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit in Hong Kong last week, Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, provided a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the open source ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Standards and convention are an essential part of computer technology. For instance, the HTTP ...

PC users who want to relive the nostalgia of an older Windows interface can download the free Linux distribution Q4OS and install the XPQ4 G UI. The GUI makes it possible to activate different ...