We list the best Linux distros for developers, to make it simple and easy for coders and programmers of all levels of experience to develop their projects in secure environments. While Linux has a ...

Although Linux receives a lot of praise as a rock-solid server and, recently, as an up-and-coming desktop, games have never been its strong suit. Sure, we all have our favorite diversions; I've spent ...

What superpowers? eBPF gives you the power to run programs in the Linux kernel without changing the kernel source code or adding additional modules. In effect, it acts as a lightweight (VM) inside the ...

After quitting Windows and switching to Mac, was that a huge mistake? Should I have just gone straight to Linux? Well, I ...

At the Linux Plumbers Conference in Richmond, Virginia, Linux and Rust developer Miguel Ojeda gave the Linux kernel developers an update on the state of Rust in the Linux kernel. In brief, Rust Linux ...

How to get started with this useful new programming language. You've probably heard of Go. Like any new programming language, it took a while to mature and stabilize to the point where it became ...

Linux is not the same as Windows. The operating system is operated and configured differently than Windows and Windows programs cannot be started directly. With the help of virtualization or Wine, ...

Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Mint or Debian typically have many programs and utilities installed by default you may or may not need for your business. There may come a time when you will need to ...

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...