Archive for the ‘Linux’ Category

10 reasons why your kids should be using Linux

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Date: July 29th, 2010 Author: Jack Wallen Providing tech support for your children can be even more challenging than your IT day job. Jack Wallen explains why he thinks Linux is better suited for those young users. Here on TechRepublic (and many IT-related forums), we speak mostly of the professional ...

What is Linux?

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Linux is an implementation of the POSIX specification with additions from both System V and BSD. It is available under the GPL (General Public License), meaning that its source code is open and freely available to all without commercial constraint as long as the individual or company adopting its use ...