HeyJaredDavid Delony
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The post-CentOS world: How Linux became fragmented into competing free alternatives (opens the original)
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If you wanted to learn how to use Red Hat Enterprise Linux but didn't want to buy a license from Red Hat, CentOS was your distro. How did this affect the Linux ecosystem? CentOS stands for "Community Enterprise Operating System." It was effectively Red Hat Enterprise Linux without the branding. While Red Hat owned the trademark to its eponymous logo and the name itself, the code was free and open source. This made it possible to release a version that was effectively the same as Red Hat Enterpri
The 1990s predictions about Linux that aged surprisingly well (opens the original)
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Linux is such a part of the modern landscape that it's hard to remember a time when it was just starting out. Linux's road to world domination could be bumpy at times. Here's how some early predictions about Linux have held up. On August 25, 1991, a college student made a post on a Usenet group. That was hardly uncommon even in the early '90s, as Usenet was widely used at universities. But this particular message was important in hindsight. The student was Linus Torvalds, then an undergraduate i
Stop chasing trendy Linux distros: pick one based on these 5 real problems instead (opens the original)
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With so many Linux distros out there, how do you know you're using the right one? Choosing a Linux distro is easy when you have to solve real problems, not made-up ones. Here's what you should focus on instead of what's trendy. Hardware support for Linux distros, even if it still has a long way to go compared to Windows and macOS, is a lot better than it used to be. I know that from experience. When I first installed a Linux distribution on my PC, video support was a struggle. I had trouble gett
Stop avoiding the Linux terminal—here's how to actually get comfortable with it (opens the original)
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If you're new to Linux, you might wonder whether you really need to use the terminal. While Linux comes with modern desktop environments, you can benefit from knowing the Linux terminal. It's easier than you think. Just a few simple steps, and you'll be a pro in no time. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our newsletters; you can unsubscribe any time. *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By creating an account, you agree
The biggest mistakes new Linux users make aren't technical (opens the original)
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If you're new to Linux and switching from Windows to Linux, there are some mistakes you want to avoid. Avoiding common beginner mistakes in Linux will put you ahead of the other Linux newbies. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our newsletters; you can unsubscribe any time. *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our newslette
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