![]() The Linux.com logo in 2019 | |
Type of site | Online newspaper |
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Available in | English |
Owner | Linux Foundation |
Revenue | Advertising and store |
URL | www |
Commercial | Yes |
Registration | Optional |
Launched | 1999 |
Current status | Online |
Linux.com is a website that is owned by the Linux Foundation, where the goal of the site is to provide information about the developments and changes in Linux and related products, as well as providing a hub for the Linux community.[1] Linux.com offers free Linux tutorials, certifications, news and blogs, discussion forums and groups, a Linux software and hardware directory, and a job board.[2]
The website caters to four different types of Linux users: Developers,[3] DevOps,[4] Enterprise,[5] and Enthusiasts.[6]
Additionally, the topics covered include: AI/ML,[7] Cloud,[8] Desktop,[9] Embedded/IOT,[10] Governance,[11] Hardware,[12] Linux,[13] Networking,[14] Open Source,[15] Security,[16] and System Administration.[17]
History
[edit]Originally, the site was owned by Andover.net, which was taken over by VA Linux Systems (which later changed into VA Software, and then SourceForge, now Geeknet). It was dedicated to providing news and services to the free and open source software community. The site reported 25 million hits in the first month of operation.
Linux.com suspended the publication of new articles in December 2008, but implied in an announcement on New Year's Day 2009 that publication would shortly resume after unspecified changes to the site; legal considerations were given as the reason why the anticipated changes were not clearly described.[18]
On March 3, 2009, the Linux Foundation announced that they would be taking over the management of Linux.com.[19]
Notes
[edit]- ^ "About Linux.com". Linux.com. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ "The Return of Linux.com". Linux Foundation. 2011-10-07. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
- ^ "Developers Archives". Linux.com. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "DevOps Archives". Linux.com. 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Enterprise Archives". Linux.com. 2023-10-19. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Enthusiast Archives". Linux.com. 2023-10-19. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "AI/ML Archives". Linux.com. 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Cloud Archives". Linux.com. 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Desktop Archives". Linux.com. 2020-05-18. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Embedded/IoT Archives". Linux.com. 2023-05-03. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Governance Archives". Linux.com. 2022-03-21. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Hardware Archives". Linux.com. 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Linux Archives". Linux.com. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Networking Archives". Linux.com. 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Open Source Archives". Linux.com. 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Security Archives". Linux.com. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "System Administration Archives". Linux.com. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Linux.com staff. A new year, a new Linux.com Archived 2009-01-21 at the Wayback Machine. Linux.com. 2009 Jan 1.
- ^ John Fontana (2009-03-03). "Linux Foundation taking over Linux.com site". Network World. Archived from the original on 2011-06-13. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
References
[edit]- Beale, Matthew W. (June 17, 1999). "Linux.Com Serves 25 Million". E-Commerce Times.
External links
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