Oracle blasts IBM and publicly offers to hire Linux engineers after Red Hat's latest controversial move
Red Hat is using a controversial licensing to squash competitors. Oracle is pouncing.
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How to zip files on your computer or phone to save space
When you "zip" a file, you'll compress its data and reduce how much space it takes up on your computer or phone.
Bill Gates, Linux and internet pet feeders — the most fascinating tech tales to read this weekend
In this week's edition of the Insider Tech newsletter, we've got the best long-reads about tech to inform and entertain you over the long weekend.
Linux creator Linus Torvalds cancelled himself to become a nicer person — now he needs to bring talent back to the world's most important software
Linus Torvalds rocked the tech industry at 21 when he created Linux. But Linux's open source developers are aging and Torvalds' 'brilliant jerk' culture isn't helping.
Linus Torvalds speaks out about diversity in tech and the challenges facing Linux
Linus Torvalds is one of the most influential figures in the world of open source software, having created Linux and Git. He's got some thoughts.
How to unzip ZIP files on any device, including smartphones
To unzip a file on your computer or phone, you can use tools that come pre-installed on the device. In some cases, using a third-party app might help.
What is Secure Boot? A guide to your PC's security check during startup
Secure Boot is a feature of your computer's UEFI that only allows approved operating systems to boot up.
How one hacker's push to secure the internet became a crucial part of Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems
At only 4,000 lines of code, WireGuard is one of the world's simplest — and most secure — VPN protocols. This is how its founder made it what it is.
Emulators can turn your PC into a Mac, let you play games from any era, and more — here's what you should know about the potential benefits and risks of using one
An emulator is typically a program that lets you run software from a completely different device on your computer.
101 essential Google Chrome browser keyboard shortcuts for Mac, PC, and Linux users
While Google Chrome's keyboard shortcuts are available across devices, they will differ slightly depending on the operating system you have.
30 essential Gmail keyboard shortcuts for optimizing your inbox and email workflow
To get started using Gmail keyboard shortcuts, which are turned off by default, you need to turn them on through Gmail's settings.
The CEO of SUSE says the coronavirus crisis may benefit the open source company, especially now that its biggest rival has been 'taken out' by IBM
SUSE CEO Melissa Di Donato took her role around the same time IBM acquired Red Hat, its biggest rival. Here's why she sees this as a big opportunity.
Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux operating system, warned developers not to use an Oracle-owned file system because of the company's 'litigious nature'
Linux creator Linus Torvalds said he does not feel "safe" adding code from ZFS, built by Oracle's Sun Microsystems, to the Linux open source project.
Microsoft Teams will become the first Microsoft Office 365 app available on the Linux open source operating system
Microsoft's embrace of Linux is paying off once again with the debut of Teams, its collaboration app.
How to measure the distance between multiple points on Google Earth, with the free Google Earth Pro software
It's possible to measure the distance on Google Earth between two or more points. Here's how to do it.
A top VMware exec explains how it avoided getting crushed by Microsoft in its early days — and the lesson startups can learn from it
When VMware first launched its ESX product, Microsoft had built a competing product for Windows. Instead, VMware decided to focus on Linux.
Computers in North Korea run on look-alike Mac software called 'Red Star 3.0' — here's what it's like to use
What it's like to use "Red Star 3," North Korea's little-known computer software that looks a lot like earlier versions of Apple's MacOS software.
A Microsoft engineer says that the use of Linux has overtaken Windows on its own Microsoft Azure cloud
In recent years, Microsoft has warmed up to Linux, which it used to see as a rival. Now, there's more use of Linux than Windows on Microsoft Azure.
5 years ago, Google gave away a cloud-computing project. Now people love it so much they're celebrating its anniversary in Spain.
Five years ago, Google engineers open sourced Kubernetes, and 8,500 people at KubeCon celebrated. Google and the Linux Foundation reflect on its legacy.
Amazon built its $26 billion cloud with developers, but Microsoft is spending big bucks and changing its game to woo developers to its camp
Experts say Microsoft is taking on Amazon Web Services in the cloud wars by attracting more developers through GitHub, Linux, and open source.