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Linux is a free and open source operating system. Linux is hidden away inside billions of consumer devices — everything from Android phones to smart toasters — and most servers run it, but it’s also a desktop operating system you can use for any kind of computer task. We cover the big news about major distros like Ubuntu and Mint, computers that run Linux out of the box, hacker boards like Raspberry Pi, and the latest moves by Microsoft to integrate Ubuntu into Windows 10.

Would you pay $800 for a Linux laptop?Would you pay $800 for a Linux laptop?
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Endless is bringing its cheap, user-friendly Linux PCs to the USEndless is bringing its cheap, user-friendly Linux PCs to the US
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Microsoft joins the Linux Foundation, 15 years after Ballmer called it ‘cancer’Microsoft joins the Linux Foundation, 15 years after Ballmer called it ‘cancer’
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Nintendo makes its NES emulator the same way everyone else doesNintendo makes its NES emulator the same way everyone else does
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Microsoft really does love LinuxMicrosoft really does love Linux
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PocketChip review: why do I want this?PocketChip review: why do I want this?
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Sony agrees to pay millions for abandoning Linux on PS3Sony agrees to pay millions for abandoning Linux on PS3
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App distribution for Linux just got way betterApp distribution for Linux just got way better
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Raspbian update gives Raspberry Pi 3 way better Bluetooth supportRaspbian update gives Raspberry Pi 3 way better Bluetooth support
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Microsoft is adding the Linux command line to Windows 10Microsoft is adding the Linux command line to Windows 10
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Microsoft is bringing its database software to LinuxMicrosoft is bringing its database software to Linux
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Superhot is the unthinkable: a truly original first-person shooterSuperhot is the unthinkable: a truly original first-person shooter
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Gaming performance on Valve’s SteamOS can’t keep up with WindowsGaming performance on Valve’s SteamOS can’t keep up with Windows
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You can now run Android apps on a Mac or PC with Google ChromeYou can now run Android apps on a Mac or PC with Google Chrome
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This Wrestlemania pinball machine is Stern’s newest, most technologically advanced table

A pinball machine that runs on Linux, can be updated via USB, and stars The Rock

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The Most Technologically Advanced Pinball Machine Is ... Wrestlemania?!The Most Technologically Advanced Pinball Machine Is ... Wrestlemania?!
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Why I love Linux — even if I no longer use itWhy I love Linux — even if I no longer use it
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Desktop Linux is finally getting Netflix supportDesktop Linux is finally getting Netflix support
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Augmented hunting with a $17,500 Linux-powered rifleAugmented hunting with a $17,500 Linux-powered rifle
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Ubuntu chief isn’t interested in ‘leet’ users, wants to bring Linux to the massesUbuntu chief isn’t interested in ‘leet’ users, wants to bring Linux to the masses
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Steam officially launches on Linux, putting us one step closer to the Steam BoxSteam officially launches on Linux, putting us one step closer to the Steam Box
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Valve urges users to get Ubuntu and join Linux beta for SteamValve urges users to get Ubuntu and join Linux beta for Steam
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Valve confirms it’s building a Linux-based Steam Box that will act as a local gaming server for all your screensValve confirms it’s building a Linux-based Steam Box that will act as a local gaming server for all your screens
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OLPC XO-4 convertible laptop is faster than ever and coming soon (hands-on)OLPC XO-4 convertible laptop is faster than ever and coming soon (hands-on)
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Samsung confirms it will launch multiple Tizen handsets this yearSamsung confirms it will launch multiple Tizen handsets this year
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Steam for Linux gets one step closer as Valve opens beta to publicSteam for Linux gets one step closer as Valve opens beta to public
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Connect the dots: Valve’s Big Picture could be a Linux game consoleConnect the dots: Valve’s Big Picture could be a Linux game console
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Linux gaming gets a serious push with launch of limited Steam beta, new Nvidia driversLinux gaming gets a serious push with launch of limited Steam beta, new Nvidia drivers
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Valve cranks up Linux gaming, makes it faster than WindowsValve cranks up Linux gaming, makes it faster than Windows
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Nvidia responds to Linus Torvalds’ scathing criticisms over Linux compatibilityNvidia responds to Linus Torvalds’ scathing criticisms over Linux compatibility
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Nokia’s ‘Meltemi’ Linux-based mobile OS reportedly shelvedNokia’s ‘Meltemi’ Linux-based mobile OS reportedly shelved
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Skype 4.0 for Linux released with new conversation and call UISkype 4.0 for Linux released with new conversation and call UI
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Samsung joins Linux Foundation as a platinum memberSamsung joins Linux Foundation as a platinum member
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Moonlight, the open source Silverlight project for Linux, is deadMoonlight, the open source Silverlight project for Linux, is dead
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Barnes & Noble reportedly pulls Linux magazine due to hacking cover story (update)Barnes & Noble reportedly pulls Linux magazine due to hacking cover story (update)
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Valve is developing Steam for Linux, release ‘not too far out’ (updated with pictures)Valve is developing Steam for Linux, release ‘not too far out’ (updated with pictures)
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Microsoft cracks top 20 list of Linux contributors, not entirely by choiceMicrosoft cracks top 20 list of Linux contributors, not entirely by choice
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Linux creator turned down Apple job offer from Steve JobsLinux creator turned down Apple job offer from Steve Jobs
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Nvidia joins Linux FoundationNvidia joins Linux Foundation
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VLC 2.0 available now, includes faster decoding and experimental Blu-ray supportVLC 2.0 available now, includes faster decoding and experimental Blu-ray support
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