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The popular Linux and Unix shell has a serious security problem that means real trouble for many web servers. Fortunately, a patch -- as source code -- is available.
The XPrize Foundation announces $15-million open-source literacy prize
The XPrize Foundation, best known for its spaceflight challenges, has announced an earthly focus: Creating an open-source application that can teach a child to read, write, and perform arithmetic without a teacher.
Linus Torvalds and others on Linux's systemd
Systemd has been widely adopted by Linux distributions, but many developers hate it.
Six Clicks: An early look at Ubuntu 14.10
Ubuntu 14.10 is a minor, but significant, step up from Canonical's last Linux desktop operating system, Ubuntu 14.04.
Cassandra gets a clean up and speed up in release 2.1
Big Data users who swear by Cassandra should seriously consider upgrading to the new version.
Red Hat Software Collections 1.2 beta: New software for Linux developers
Red Hat brings the latest programming tools to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.x and 7.
Red Hat Satellite 6 comes with improved server and cloud management
The new Red Hat Satellite isn't just for Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administrators. Anyone managing a Red Hat-based cloud will be glad that Red Hat Satellite 6 has arrived.
VMware goes deeper on OpenStack
If you think VMware has just been fooling around with OpenStack, think again. Oh sure, VMware would prefer if you bought into vCloud Air, but VMware didn't need a weatherman to know which way the clouds were moving. They're moving to open source's OpenStack.
Red Hat CTO unexpectedly quits, amid rumors of executive 'friction'
In a surprising move, long-time Red Hat executive Brian Stevens has stepped down from the company, as staffers suspect friction in the executive suite.
Red Hat bids to become a hybrid cloud power
Red Hat pushes interoperability with multiple cloud platforms with the latest release of CloudForms 3.1, its hybrid cloud management platform.
Linus Torvalds still wants the Linux desktop
Linux runs everything, everywhere, but Linus Torvalds still wants it to rule on one place it doesn't: The desktop.
Linux Foundation introduces new Linux certifications
So, you say you've got Linux chops but no way to prove it to the HR department standing between you and a job? The Linux Foundation has a certification for you.?
Linux kernel source code repositories get better security
The Linux Foundation is strengthening the walls around the Linux kernel's source code Git repositories.
As DBMS wars continue, PostgreSQL shows most momentum
When it comes to the most popular database management systems, the top three are no surprise; but relatively unheralded PostgreSQL is gaining. And, despite what you may have heard, relational databases still rule.
SUSE releases Icehouse OpenStack cloud
SUSE shows that it's also a player in the OpenStack cloud races with its latest IaaS cloud, SUSE Cloud 4.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.6 beta is ready for testing
Want a more up-to-date Red Hat Enterprise Linux but not ready to jump all the way the RHEL 7? Then this beta is for you.
Bad Microsoft Android patents may lie behind Samsung lawsuit
Microsoft's wrestling match with Samsung may just be a contract fight, or it could be the beginning of a war over the validity of Microsoft's Android patents.
ownCloud 7 pulls in users and open source developers
ownCloud, the open source private cloud for small to medium sized businesses, pulls in great developer support with its latest release.
Linux Foundation's free online intro to Linux class opens its doors
Want to learn your way around Linux? Your free Linux introduction class opportunity starts on August 1st.
Red Hat starts work on 64-bit ARM servers
Red Hat and its partners are betting that 64-bit ARM processors are ready for the data center.