The Future of Linux is Google

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I used to think Ubuntu was destined to lead Linux into the mainstream, but now it's looking much more like Google--not Canonical--will be the first Linux vendor to truly challenge Microsoft.

Application Whitelisting Review: McAfee Application Control

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

McAfee's whitelisting protection for Windows, Linux, and Solaris is short on shortcomings

SCO Fires CEO McBride As it Tries to Emerge From Bankruptcy

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Unix software vendor SCO, struggling through bankruptcy and a Unix copyright trial involving Novell, has fired President and CEO Darl McBride.

U.S. House Decommissions Its Last Mainframe, Saves $730,000

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. House of Representatives has taken its last mainframe offline, signaling the end of a computing era in Washington, D.C.

Unix At 40: Hanging on Despite Strong Linux, Windows Challenges

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The middle-aged OS is not expected to die any time soon, just slowly fade away.

The Greatest Open Source Software of All Time

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

We finally give the true legends of open source their just and overdue due. No longer will we neglect the superlative and truly essential for the sake of the merely excellent and highly valuable. In recognition of the greatest open source software projects of all time, we bring to you the InfoWorld Open Source Hall of Fame.

Unix Turns 40: the Past, Present and Future of the OS

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Forty years ago this summer, a programmer sat down and knocked out in one month what would become one of the most important pieces of software ever created.

Google Chrome OS Could Be Pivotal in Cloud Revolution

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Google Chrome OS is arriving just in time to take advantage of the perfect storm of cloud services, cheap hardware, and a new generation of platform-agnostic users. Unlike other Linux-based OSs, Chrome has brand recognition that even the biggest neophyte could get comfortable with.

IBM Power Servers Most Reliable in New Survey

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

IBM's Power servers topped a list of most reliable x86 and Unix machines in a new survey, clocking in at only 15 minutes of unplanned downtime per year.

Chrome OS Could Offend the Open Source Community

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The announcement a few days ago of Google's new Chrome OS was simultaneously shocking and expected. It's a typically understated and quietly ambitious move on behalf of Google. It's also proof -- if it were needed -- that Google people are supremely smart. They have their sights firmly set on the future as well as the here and now.

5 Steps to Secure a New PC

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A common misconception is that a shiny new computer is more or less secure because it hasn't yet been exposed to the Internet's sinister underbelly. But the truth is, these machines come out of the box needing scores of patches, some basic security software downloads and the disabling or replacing of items security pros don't typically trust.

DIY Netbook Linux

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There are a variety of netbook distros out there, but you can have a little fun creating your own. Here are some software packages and tips worth considering:

How Open Source Can Beat the Status Quo

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

One of the biggest problems with open source is understanding what it means out in the real world. I'm not talking about understanding the actual technology. I'm talking about the impact of open source. How open source is actually useful.

Timeline: 40 Years of Unix

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Ever wonder how Unix got started? Here are year-by-year details of the operating system's four-decade history.

Unix Turns 40: the Past, Present and Future of a Revolutionary OS