Certain Linux commands are no longer maintained for a number of reasons - including security vulnerabilities. Here's the list.

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Ximian, a start-up that employs the leader of one of the two major software packages used to put a friendly face on the Linux operating system, released a new version of its software on Tuesday.

WSL uses Windows' native hypervisor (Hyper-V) to create lightweight virtual environments. The Linux distro that you install ...

The command line interface (CLI), often simply called the terminal, is an essential tool for developers, system administrators, and power users. Despite its ...

The latest version of Linux Mint, dubbed “Rosa,” offers long-term support and in our tests we found that it delivers an improved user experience no matter which interface is selected. Linux Mint is a ...

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 ...

It blends Vim-style navigation with strong visual feedback, which makes it one of the most approachable keyboard-driven file ...

The vast majority of the programming I do, for work or otherwise, is C/C++ network coding. Lately stuff like sending files to multiple machines simultaneously via UDP multicast (we've got a lab of ...

Linux offers more security, privacy, and freedom from vendors. Modern Linux distros are user-friendly -- even for non-techies. Linux Mint, Zorin OS, MX Linux top beginner distro list. Get more ...

Linux offers control, security, and freedom, but its learning curve, software, and hardware issues may challenge some users.