Longtime programmer Jonathan Corbet tells the story of Linux and reveals what's made it successful over its three decades.

OK, so the kernel in this case is “4.15.0-30-generic,” and each portion of the name provides some detail on the kernel’s identity. To add the the kernel’s name, add the “s” swtich: ...

For everyone else, Linux is a free open-source operating system, which means the code is available for anyone to explore. Technically speaking, the term “Linux” refers to just the kernel, or ...

Linux is making real gains on the desktop. New data shows its market share passing 5% in the U.S., signaling a long-awaited ...

Versions through 5.3.6 of the Linux kernel operating system are impacted — and researchers said it has been in existence for four years before discovery.

This kernel is a member of the L4 microkernel family. SeL4 is a mathematically proven correct, bug-free operating system kernel. It's designed to enforce strong security properties.

A Linux distribution is a variation on the Linux operating system that packages together different software (all running on the Linux kernel) that may meet different needs.