linux
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How to Create the Perfect Two-Computer Setup
For the longest time, one computer has been enough to do it all. But it’s never been easier to get a cheap computer, and a second machine can do everything from help you code across multiple platforms to run lots of taxing programs at once, or just give you a nice change of digital scenery…
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What Will Become Of Linux Giant Red Hat Now That It Sold Out To IBM?
As the New York Times reported yesterday, IBM is in the process of purchasing Red Hat, one of the largest corporate contributors to the Linux kernel. The news is great if you’ve got stock in either company or a passion to see a cloud computing services challenge Amazon (and Microsoft). But if you’re a fan…
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How To Get More Out Of Your Chromebook By Running Linux Apps
Chrome OS, itself based on the Linux kernel, can now run Linux apps — the circle is complete. If you’ve got the latest version of Chrome OS, and a fairly new Chromebook, you can now install some of the best applications Linux has to offer. Here’s how to go about it, and why you might…
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3 Simple, Free Apps For Accessing Your Home Computer From Anywhere
You’re at work, or on the other side of the world, or both, and you need something from your computer at home – in years gone by, you would need an IT degree and an expensive software package to connect up to your home computer remotely, but now a number of apps will do the…