A typical Linux system is largely comprised of unrestricted, open-source software. But some of the most popular software around is either closed-source or open-source, but restricted by patents.

Drivers for most standard computer hardware are included in the Linux kernel in Ubuntu. They are open-source and created by the community of Linux users, and some of them do not utilize the functions ...

With the rising costs of software and operating systems, many businesses are turning to Ubuntu, an open-source and free version of Linux, to run their company computers. Ubuntu comes with an ...

The Linux Foundation’s Open Driver Initiative represents another step toward a more open and sustainable hardware ecosystem for Linux. As Linux expands into new industries and devices, reliable ...

Good news for Linux gamers and the upcoming Steam Machine, as it appears the AMD GPU kernel drivers are expanding their HDMI ...

WSL has come a long way.

After years of hinting, Nvidia announced yesterday that it would be open-sourcing part of its Linux GPU driver, as both Intel and AMD have done for years now. Previously, Linux users who wanted to ...