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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.

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
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
Valve cranks up Linux gaming, makes it faster than WindowsValve cranks up Linux gaming, makes it faster than Windows
Nvidia responds to Linus Torvalds’ scathing criticisms over Linux compatibilityNvidia responds to Linus Torvalds’ scathing criticisms over Linux compatibility
Nokia’s ‘Meltemi’ Linux-based mobile OS reportedly shelvedNokia’s ‘Meltemi’ Linux-based mobile OS reportedly shelved
Skype 4.0 for Linux released with new conversation and call UISkype 4.0 for Linux released with new conversation and call UI
Samsung joins Linux Foundation as a platinum memberSamsung joins Linux Foundation as a platinum member
Moonlight, the open source Silverlight project for Linux, is deadMoonlight, the open source Silverlight project for Linux, is dead
Barnes & Noble reportedly pulls Linux magazine due to hacking cover story (update)Barnes & Noble reportedly pulls Linux magazine due to hacking cover story (update)
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)
Microsoft cracks top 20 list of Linux contributors, not entirely by choiceMicrosoft cracks top 20 list of Linux contributors, not entirely by choice
Linux creator turned down Apple job offer from Steve JobsLinux creator turned down Apple job offer from Steve Jobs
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
Double Fine’s adventure game will be available on PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, and AndroidDouble Fine’s adventure game will be available on PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android
Spark Linux tablet revealed: modest specs and Plasma Active for €200 ($264)Spark Linux tablet revealed: modest specs and Plasma Active for €200 ($264)
Canonical unveiling ‘exclusive Ubuntu concept design’ at CESCanonical unveiling ‘exclusive Ubuntu concept design’ at CES
Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid X1: two operating systems, two processors, one laptopLenovo ThinkPad Hybrid X1: two operating systems, two processors, one laptop
Linux Mint 12 now available, lacks Ubuntu’s UI experimentsLinux Mint 12 now available, lacks Ubuntu’s UI experiments
Linux Advocates protest ‘Designed for Windows 8’ secure boot policyLinux Advocates protest ‘Designed for Windows 8’ secure boot policy
MeeGo is dead: Resurrected as Tizen, the newest Linux-based open source OSMeeGo is dead: Resurrected as Tizen, the newest Linux-based open source OS

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