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What Is Android OS? History, Features, Versions, and Benefits

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Android is an open-source Linux-based operating system for mobile devices, home appliances, and enterprise handhelds. In this article, learn more about the operating system, its features, versions, and benefits. The post What Is Android OS?

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Securing Linux Policy

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Linux is a powerful and customizable operating system that has been the backbone of many businesses for decades. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for securing Linux on company computers and computers used to conduct company business. From the policy: DEVELOP TEMPLATES BASED ON.

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Linux Foundation creates research division to study open source impact

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The Linux Foundation is creating a new research unit to provide greater insight into open source technology and the people creating it. Read More.

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Why I'm not concerned about the rise in Linux attacks

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Flatpak could become a universal app store for Linux systems

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Linux attacks are rising: Why I'm not concerned

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Jack Wallen explains why he's not worried that the rise in popularity of the Linux operating system will mean your open source platforms will be vulnerable to attacks.

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Linux has made it to Mars

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It’s also running on Linux. This the first time we’ll be flying Linux on Mars,” NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) senior engineer Tim Canham said in an interview with the the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). “The Breaking: Mars becomes the second planet that has more computers running Linux than Windows.

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