Google is slowly starting to add support for running Linux applications on Chromebooks. But as I discovered when I tested Linux apps on the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 recently, it’s still a work in ...

You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows--or a CIO to know that Linux has become a major server operating system. The real question for IT managers is whether Linux is ready to ...

An operating system on top of a distributed database, DBOS is a tantalizing glimpse of something that may eventually turn out to be cool. At the end of March 2024, Mike Stonebraker announced in a blog ...

Select only computer hardware that is supported by the Linux applications you need; Give your customers an "approved" list of expansion peripherals, such as printers, scanners, and cameras; Tell your ...

When Microsoft launched its Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) back in 2018, it was very clear why: It wanted to provide tools for developers building modern cloud applications. Microsoft needed a way ...

Are there any downsides to unikernels? The only serious downside to unikernels is that you have to build them. For many developers, this has been a giant step. Trimming down applications to just what ...

Android has long been focused on running mobile apps, but in recent years, features aimed at developers and power users have begun pushing its boundaries. One exciting frontier: running full Linux ...