The latest Linux kernel is out with a slew of new features -- and, for once, this release has been nice and easy. As Linux creator Linus Torvalds wrote on the Linux Kernel Mailing List (LKML): "It's ...

Look at almost any mission-critical computer system in the world—servers, workstations, embedded computers, and many more—and ...

Linux kernel 5.15 is available, and it has something special for NTFS users Your email has been sent The latest Linux kernel has been released and it has plenty to offer users and admins alike. But ...

Linux and open source are also on track to become more secure in 2026, as the ecosystem simultaneously hardens the kernel, ...

Live patching is a way of updating a running system without stopping it. It is best known as a technique for keeping Linux servers updated to the latest security levels without affecting downtime.

Kernel drivers are the bridge between the Linux operating system and the hardware components of a computer. They play a crucial role in managing and facilitating communication between the OS and ...

The recently released 4.18 Linux kernel has already moved up to 4.18.5. How soon it lands on your system or network depends a lot on which Linux distributions you use. How soon the 4.18 kernel lands ...

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HP’s GPIB standard receives Linux support 53 years after its original releaseLegacy lab instruments can now integrate seamlessly with modern Linux distrosThe interface maintains the original 8MB/s ...

Is the Linux kernel a security problem? Security is an ongoing issue for all operating systems, including Linux. While Linux has generally had a good reputation compared to Windows when it comes to ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 ...