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How to install Ubuntu Server in under 30 minutes

I walk you through installing one of the most user-friendly server platforms available. Whether you're running Linux, macOS, or Windows, just follow these simple steps.

The First Git Commit
Linus Torvalds built Git in 10 days - and never imagined it would last 20 years
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The easiest way to try out Ubuntu Linux
Google Cloud
Google reveals new Kubernetes and GKE enhancements for AI innovation
GIMP configured to look more like Photoshop.
How to make GIMP more like Photoshop
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How to install Ubuntu Server in under 30 minutes

I walk you through installing one of the most user-friendly server platforms available. Whether you're running Linux, macOS, or Windows, just follow these simple steps.
5 hours ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
The First Git Commit

Linus Torvalds built Git in 10 days - and never imagined it would last 20 years

Git is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Here's why Torvalds never intended for it to stick around.
4 days ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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The easiest way to try out Ubuntu Linux

Don't have a spare computer? Afraid the installation will be too difficult? Here's a simple way to try out the OS without so much as a reboot.
5 days ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
Google Cloud

Google reveals new Kubernetes and GKE enhancements for AI innovation

Google unveils Google Kubernetes Engine updates with a big focus on AI.
5 days ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence
GIMP configured to look more like Photoshop.

How to make GIMP more like Photoshop

If you're hesitant to try GIMP because the UI looks so different from Photoshop, you're in luck because there's an easy way to transform the interface.
6 days ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source
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Look, no patches! Why Chainguard OS might be the most secure Linux ever

A secure container company listens to several top Linux maintainers on how to build the most secure Linux distro possible. The result: Chainguard OS.
1 week ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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Mozilla's new open-source Gmail alternative puts your privacy first

Thunderbird developers are working on a new email service that prioritizes privacy over everything else. Here's everything we know so far.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source
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The plan to decentralize TikTok

As the sale deadline looms, Project Liberty wants to buy TikTok and give users their data back. ZDNET spoke with the initiative's president, Tomicah Tillemann, about the future of the social media app.
1 week ago by Radhika Rajkumar in Social Media
LibreOffice 25.2 has more security and more customization options

4 reasons why LibreOffice downloads are way up (hint: you'll relate)

More users than ever are flocking to the open source suite since its latest update. The end of Windows 10 support is far from the only factor.
2 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source
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Want to learn Linux from legends? This mentorship pairs you with top developers

You'll get priceless Linux experience from developers such as Linux Foundation Fellow Shuah Khan and kernel stable maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman. Here's how to apply.
2 weeks ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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5 best Linux distros for staying anonymous - when a VPN isn't enough

Need serious privacy on a regular basis? Work with these distributions, and you'll leave no trace. There's even a Windows and MacOS option.
2 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Linux kernel 6.14 is a big leap forward in performance and Windows compatibility

The new release is finally here with cutting-edge features that should please gamers.
2 weeks ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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EU OS takes a 'layered' approach to its new Linux distro for the public sector

It's a proof of concept, for now, but can this Fedora-based distro push aside Windows in the European Union? Here's how to follow its progress.
2 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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5 powerful GIMP features I use nearly every day for easy, free photo editing

If you didn't think this Photoshop alternative could get any better, wait until you try these tools.
2 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Services & Software
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5 ways I use regex in Linux (and why they're so essential)

Once you get the hang of regular expressions, you'll find them invaluable. The trick is to start small - I'll show you how.
3 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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