February 19, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Ubuntu 18.04.2 refreshes this long-term support Linux distro
Do you want the best compromise between the latest and greatest open-source software and the stability of an established Linux? If that’s you, and you’re an Ubuntu user, then you want Ubuntu 18.04.2. This latest version of Ubuntu 18.04, the Long-Term Support (LTS) edition, … Continue reading
February 19, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Next Windows update brings better Linux integration
One of Windows Subsystem for Linux’s more annoying tricks is it’s hard to get at your Linux files from Windows. Oh, you can do it, but you take a real chance of ruining the files. To quote Microsoft, “DO NOT, … Continue reading
February 12, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on No, you can’t take open-source code back
Some people are still unclear about what it means or what happens once they’ve published their program under an open-source license. In the most recent example, mikeeusa, the author of an obscure game called GPC-Slots 2, claimed he was rescinding the program’s … Continue reading
February 4, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Recently patched Ubuntu needs another quick patch
Sometimes when I fix things around my house I end up causing more problems. Software developers are the same way. Last week, Canonical‘s Ubuntu developers fixed over 10 security bugs in Ubuntu 18.04… But, as it turned out, it introduced at least … Continue reading
February 1, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on ZaReason Gamerbox 9400: The ultimate Linux gaming PC
A few years back, Gabe Newell, Valve‘s CEO, said, “Linux is the future of gaming.” Well, that didn’t happen, but Valve, creator of the Steam game engine and network, is renewing its push for Linux games. So, it makes good sense that ZaReason, a Linux computer … Continue reading
January 30, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Ubuntu 18.04 needs patching
Ubuntu is a very popular Linux distribution for servers, clouds, and the desktop. So, when parent company Canonical announces it is moving Ubuntu 18.04, the latest long term support (LTS) edition, to a new Linux kernel, it’s time to pay attention and patch. Ubuntu … Continue reading