Linux Game of Thrones begins
Published in News


Linux kernel forked over bad manners expect a high body count


A Game of Thrones style war has broken out amongst the weirdie beardies of Open Source Land which has now split the Linux kingdom just as "Winter is a Coming."

Linux PC for $9
Published in News
29 September 2015

Linux PC for $9


Chip PC thin client

The Chip PC was crowdfunded through a Kickstarter campaign that raised more than $2 million, many times the $50,000 goal that the computer's developers wanted.

Linux Vulkan will be closed source
Published in Graphics


At least for now 

AMD has confirmed that although it has a Linux driver for its Vulkan card it will initially be closed source.

AMD's open source Fury disappointing
Published in Graphics


At least for now

AMD's open source drivers for its Fury platform have proved rather disappointing.

Linux Mint 17.2
Published in Reviews


Breathe new life into your old PC with GNU/Linux

Who doesn't know that new-gadget-itch? ...when you *need*  to spend money on the latest and greatest whatever, because the thing you have on your desk or in your pocket is just too damn slow! Or the resolution isn't high enough. Or it doesn't run the latest and greatest software (Windows 10 anyone?). Maybe it's ugly. Or.... Admit it, you're just bored and want a new toy.

IBM launches Linux only mainframe
Published in News


Super penguin

IBM has announced a new Linux-only mainframe aimed at both ends of the enterprise market.

AMD issues new Linux drivers
Published in Graphics


Still a few problems

AMD has released new Linux drivers for the upcoming Linux 4.2 kernel.

Suse prepares for 64-bit Arm servers
Published in PC Hardware


Expanding hardware programme


Suse wants to speed the development of server systems based on 64-bit ARM processors.

Linux tools infested by huge bugs
Published in News


Security nightmare

The Core Infrastructure Initiative (CII) has been talking about its efforts to figure out what Linux projects need support now, instead of waiting for them to break. 

Torvalds dismisses AI fears
Published in News


"What drugs are these guys on?"

Linus Torvalds has made it clear that he does not understand the fear people have about artificial intelligence.