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January 4, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on It’s a Linux-powered car world

It’s a Linux-powered car world

Linux is everywhere including your car. While some companies, likeĀ Tesla, run their own homebrew Linux distros, most rely onĀ Automotive Grade Linux (AGL). AGL is a collaborative cross-industry effort developing an open platform for connected cars with over 140 members. It’s … Continue reading →

January 3, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on The top 5 Linux and open-source stories of 2018

The top 5 Linux and open-source stories of 2018

Last year was among the best of times for Linux and open-source. It was also the worst of years. The top five Linux and open-source stories tell it all. The top 5 Linux and open-source stories of 2018 More>

December 29, 2018
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Windows is coming to your Chromebook

Windows is coming to your Chromebook

If you follow Chromebook development news the way hot-stove baseball fans follow the latest trade rumors, you know Google is working on bringing Windows to Chromebook. If you have that one Windows applications you must run, Google has been working … Continue reading →

December 19, 2018
by sjvn01
Comments Off on IRS Linux move delayed by lingering Oracle Solaris systems

IRS Linux move delayed by lingering Oracle Solaris systems

The enterprise server market belongs to Linux now. Clouds, web-servers, you name it, Linux runs it. One of the biggest reasons for this remains that Linux is cheaper than the alternatives. But that doesn’t mean Linux has all its way … Continue reading →

December 14, 2018
by sjvn01
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IBM protects your cloud container data running under Kubernetes with encryption

Protecting your stored data on the cloud is a concern, but it’s easy enough with encryption. Thanks to SSL, it’s simple to protect data in motion on the network. But protecting your data when it’s being used on the cloud … Continue reading →

December 13, 2018
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Major China company, Alibaba, joins Open Invention Network patent protection group

Major China company, Alibaba, joins Open Invention Network patent protection group

The American and Chinese trade war is near to boiling. The American attempt to extradite Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou has failed; China might be behind the Marriott data breach; and China might’ve caused a massive internet disruption. But one perpetual sore point between the US and … Continue reading →