Linus Torvalds started the Linux project in 1991, developing a Unix-like kernel inspired by Andrew S. Tanenbaum's Minix. Decades later, Linux has become the cornerstone of ...

"In the absence of an agreed-upon process, the community would find itself playing Calvinball at an awkward time." ...

Conclave doc outlines path to eternal releases The Linux kernel project has finally answered one of the biggest questions ...

Linux after Linus? The kernel community finally drafts a plan for replacing Torvalds ...

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.

Basically it’s an operating system that uses a Linux kernel, the WINE compatibility layer for Windows applications, and the ReactOS userland, plus a few other odds and ends to let you run Win32 apps.

The Linux kernel is watching out for you, and when it detects something on the system that has violated the kernel's rules about proper behavior, it will shut the system down and issue an "oops." If ...

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 ...

Also in today’s open source roundup: DistroWatch reviews 4MLinux 21.0, and LinuxInsider reviews Ultimate Edition 5.4 Linux has made great strides over the years, advancing far beyond where it was when ...

Every operating system- whether it is Windows, Mac, Linux, or Android, has a core program called a Kernel which acts as the ‘boss’ for the whole system. It is the heart of the OS! The Kernel is ...