Gumstix, a company that has been selling small system boards – about the size of a “gum stick” – for years, is now offering crowdfunding for hardware that users can design themselves. (Stick with me ...

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Linux offers a versatile platform for various computing needs, and creating a portable Linux distribution on a USB drive unlocks a world of mobility and flexibility. Whether you're a developer needing ...

Chip maker Qualcomm Qualcomm has announced its planning to acquire Arduino, a company that makes open source hardware & software including single-board microcontroller kits.

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In the vast and versatile world of Linux, the concept of a live environment allows users to run an entire operating system directly from a USB stick or CD without installing it on a computer's hard ...

The pre-built Linux Kubuntu Focus Iridium laptop line is an unexpectedly good alternative to running any Linux operating system on converted Windows PCs. Born almost five years ago, Focus Computers ...

The latest trends and issues around the use of open source software in the enterprise. More specifically, developers using enterprise Linux in fast-moving compute and analytics environments will want ...