How to preconfigure a Linux box that can be used to surf the Web, do e-mail, print, and scan.

Linux users often break their installs while exploring the limits of their admin powers. It's a core part of learning and understanding Linux.

Virtualization is an essential tool for Linux users who want to test new distributions, run Windows software, or create safe ...

In January 2000, Check Point Software introduced a Linux port of its flagship product, FireWall-1. FireWall-1 is one of the best-selling products in the commercial firewall market. It now runs on ...

Dell said last week it was considering certifying Linux on some of its desktops and notebooks. And then somebody translated that to mean Dell would offer factory-loaded Linux on specific SKUs of ...

For the Linux Foundation, this summer in part has been spent pulling in new projects aimed at building an open architecture ...

Red Hat and embedded real-time operating system (RTOS) vendor Wind River Systems made waves in the embedded Linux market last week, announcing a deal whereby Wind River would port Red Hat for ...

Why switch to Linux? More security, more privacy, and freedom from vendor lock-in. And these distributions are as simple to install and use as MacOS or Windows.

Linux continues to grow bigger and better. Here's what's new and notable in the 6.16 release, plus what you need to know about 6.17.

Although I used the word “practical” in the title of this article, a little background might be useful in choosing the best tools and techniques for managing your XML databases in Linux.