May 142016
 

More on Ubuntu 16.04, tips for getting started by Swapnil Bhartiya at Linux.com…

Ubuntu 16.04 was released in April, and it’s a great release. Ubuntu is generally known as an extremely user-friendly distribution, so it’s easy to get up and running quickly. That said, there are a few things to do — depending on your needs — to get most out of your system.

Source: Get Started with Ubuntu 16.04 | Linux.com | The source for Linux information

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May 082016
 

The latest Long Term Support distro of Ubuntu is reviewed at Linux.com by Swapnil Bhartiya…

Ubuntu 16.04 was announced recently, and, as a Long Term Support (LTS) release, the primary focus is on enterprise users. That doesn’t mean there is nothing exciting for desktop users; in fact, there’s a lot.

Source: Ubuntu 16.04 Review: What’s New for Desktop Users | Linux.com | The source for Linux information

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May 032016
 

Anyone starting with Linux, any version, would do well to review this article at TechRepublic.com…

Linux has taken over the enterprise. It runs the backbone for many of the largest companies. It’s one of the biggest players in big data. If you’re serious about moving up the IT ladder, at some point, you’re going to have to know Linux.

Source: The first five Linux command-line apps every admin should learn – TechRepublic

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Jun 262014
 

What a great collection!  By Anup More at Linux.com…

Often due to some restrictions by the web development company, most of the web developers are forced to use free open source platforms such as Ubuntu. For such developers, it becomes headache to work without the tools that are mandatory and used for developing a website. However, there are some similar tools available for Linux that can be used in the web development.

via Web Development Tools for Linux & How to Install Them | Linux.com.

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Apr 102014
 

A good overview of more popular Linux distributions.  By Thomas J. Fitzgerald at The New York Times…

HAVE you ever wondered what happened to Linux? Linux is the free software created through the open source development process that many technology enthusiasts had predicted would revolutionize the world of computing.

via The Many Alternative Computing Worlds of Linux – NYTimes.com.

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