The open structure of Linux allows for expanding amounts of computing power as needed. Open-source architectures work together, allowing computing resources to be pooled to harness large data intake.

After a two-week lag, a flaw in the latest Linux kernel that could cause systems to lose data is fixed. New bug-tracking efforts should button up future patch processes. Stephen Shankland worked at ...

In the digital age, where data is often referred to as the "new oil," the ability to extract meaningful insights from massive datasets has become a cornerstone of innovation. Data mining—the process ...

Lessfs offers a flexible solution to utilize data deduplication on affordable commodity hardware. In recent years, the storage industry has been busy providing some of the most advanced features to ...

Some observers attribute the growth of Linux servers to the migration of lower-end platforms, such as old Windows NT or Novell file and print boxes, to Linux. The open source operating system is still ...

Linux is fast becoming the operating system of choice for test and measurement as well as process-control applications based on traditional desktop hardware. The primary reasons for this are ...

Forward-looking: Researchers have unveiled a small but powerful modification to the Linux kernel that could significantly reduce energy consumption in data centers. The proposed alteration comes at a ...

Intel CPUs are now known to contain a serious flaw that can compromise system security. It can't be fixed by microcode or UEFI update, and the solution -- a significant set of patches applied to ...

If your PC is truly broken, SystemRescue is often the first and last tool you need. It’s designed from the ground up for ...

Programmers have found a bug in newer versions of the Linux operating system that, under unusual circumstances, could cause systems to drop data. The data-loss bug afflicts the newest 2.4.20 version ...