A few years ago, the default answer to almost any “tiny computer” project was a full single-board computer running Linux. That made sense, because you got drivers, packages, a real filesystem, and ...

Create a functioning an secure IMAP server with spam filtering and web client. Lots of steps and pitfalls here, so it's a pretty good way to exercise your Linux chops and get more comfortable with the ...

Over the last decade, the open-source movement has not only transformed the world of software, but also catalyzed a sweeping revolution in hardware tinkering. At the heart of this shift lies a ...

It seems there’s a service for everything, but sometimes you simply learn more by doing it yourself. If you haven’t enjoyed the somewhat anachronistic pleasures of running your own server and hosting ...

Linux gets the nod for Big Blue's upcoming "Blue Gene" supercomputers--a major endorsement for the operating system and the open-source computing model it represents. Michael Kanellos is editor at ...

The future of Linux: Fedora project leader Matthew Miller weighs in Your email has been sent I recently connected with Matthew Miller, distinguished engineer and Fedora project leader, to discuss the ...

As a supplier of embedded processor boards, developers are telling us in unambiguous terms that Linux' numerous advantages clearly outweigh its shortcomings. While Linux it is a moving target — with ...

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