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• Linux Mint 13 rallies behind Gnome

  By Joab Jackson | 24 May, 2012 16:52

  With the new version of Linux Mint, released Wednesday, the developers behind the open source Linux distribution have put all energies behind Gnome, offering two versions of the desktop interface.

• Linux 3.4 released quickly, after smooth development cycle

  By Joab Jackson | 22 May, 2012 01:02

  Just over two months after its last major release, Linus Torvalds has posted the newest version of the open source Linux kernel, which supports new graphics processors from Nvidia and Intel, improves file system functionality and comes with a new security module.

• Red Hat preps RHEL 7 for second half of 2013

  By Mikael Ricknäs | 16 May, 2012 06:06

  The next major release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), version 7, is targeted for release in the second half of 2013, Red Hat said on Tuesday, as it also celebrated the tenth anniversary of its enterprise OS.

• For a lightweight Linux desktop, try the new Xfce 4.10

  By Katherine Noyes | 08 May, 2012 11:26

  Choice is one of the best parts of the desktop Linux world, where there's a distribution to suit virtually every taste and purpose.

• Google Drive for Linux is on the way

  By Katherine Noyes | 26 April, 2012 08:07

  The Google Drive launch has been one of the big announcements of the week, but it was a fairly unequivocal disappointment for one vocal category of users: Linux users are justifiably miffed that the new cloud storage service doesn't support the free and open source operating system.

• Linux Foundation's open-source cloud conference set for August

  By Jon Gold | 25 April, 2012 14:29

  The Linux Foundation today announced that it would hold a symposium on the cloud, big data and open source this August in San Diego dubbed CloudOpen.

• Linux Torvalds shortlisted for 2012 Millennium Technology Prize

  By Peter Sayer | 20 April, 2012 00:47

  The Technology Academy Finland has shortlisted Linus Torvalds for its 2012 Millennium Technology Prize, worth over €1 million (US$1.3 million).

• Raspberry Pi hits the shelves – briefly

  By Jon Gold | 17 April, 2012 09:30

  The first wave of Raspberry Pi computers -- credit card-size devices that are designed to serve as teaching aids -- shipped this weekend after a series of delays. However, manufacturer RF Technologies is already out of stock again.

• Chrome OS gets a desktop feel with new 'Aura' interface

  By Katherine Noyes | 11 April, 2012 05:10

  Google's Linux-based Chrome OS may have started out as a pared-down operating system focused heavily on the browser, but a new interface that debuted on Monday is starting to feel a lot more traditional.

• Ubuntu Linux comes preloaded on two new laptops

  By Katherine Noyes | 10 April, 2012 05:27

  As a fan of Ubuntu in particular and Linux in general, I'm always interested when new devices come out with my favorite operating system already installed.

• Meet the Linux Tycoon tycoon

  By Jon Gold | 07 April, 2012 00:27

  If the idea of a game about managing a hypothetical Linux distribution doesn't sound like your idea of a good time, you probably aren't alone. In fact, you'd probably guess, if you had to, that no such game existed.

• Microsoft counted as key Linux contributor, for now anyway

  By Joab Jackson | 04 April, 2012 01:43

  For the first time ever, and probably only temporarily, Microsoft can be counted as a key contributor to Linux.

• Ubuntu Linux 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' reaches final beta

  By Katherine Noyes | 31 March, 2012 06:17

  With just a few weeks remaining before the final release of Ubuntu Linux 12.04 "Precise Pangolin," Canonical has released the second and final beta version of the free and open source operating system.

• Android apps can run on Windows PCs with Bluestacks emulator

  By Agam Shah | 28 March, 2012 07:40

  Software company Bluestacks is trying to close the gap between Microsoft's Windows and Google's Android OS with its App Player application, which was released in beta on Tuesday.

• Opinion: Why Linux on the desktop is dead

  By Tony Bradley | 26 March, 2012 01:36

  Linux is awesome. It's a powerful, capable, flexible operating system with tremendous potential. But, it's never going to be a factor on the desktop, so don't even waste your time considering it.