by George Whittaker Introduction Container technology has matured rapidly, but in 2025, two tools still dominate conversations in developer communities: Docker and Podman. Both tools are built on OCI (Open Container Initiative) standards, meaning they can build, run, and manage the same types of images. However, the way they handle processes, security, and orchestration differs dramatically. This article breaks down everything developers need to know, from architectural design to CLI compatib...| Linux Journal - The Original Magazine of the Linux Community
by George Whittaker When Red Hat announced the abrupt end of traditional CentOS in late 2020, the Linux ecosystem was shaken to its core. Developers, sysadmins, and enterprises that relied on CentOS for years suddenly found themselves scrambling for answers. Out of that disruption, two projects, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux, emerged to carry forward the legacy of CentOS while forging their own identities. This article dives into how these two distributions established themselves as reliable, e...| Linux Journal - The Original Magazine of the Linux Community
A Shift in GNOME’s Core Applications| www.linuxjournal.com
by George Whittaker For decades, the humble terminal has been one of the most unchanging parts of the Linux desktop. Text streams flow in monochrome grids, and while the underlying libraries have evolved, the experience has remained more or less the same. Ubuntu, however, is preparing to rewrite this narrative. The distribution is adopting Ptyxis, a fresh terminal emulator designed for modern computing, and one of its standout qualities is that it leans on the GPU for rendering rather than re...| Linux Journal - The Original Magazine of the Linux Community
Why this release cycle feels different| www.linuxjournal.com
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In the last decade, the digital landscape has shifted from a space of casual convenience to a battleground for personal information. From constant corporate profiling to sprawling government surveillance programs, the reality is clear, our devices have become treasure troves for those seeking to exploit or monitor us. As trust in mainstream platforms erodes, a surge of interest has emerged around operating systems that place security and privacy at their very core. At the forefront of this mo...| www.linuxjournal.com
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by George Whittaker Opening the Curtain on Tails 6.0 On February 27, 2024, the Tails Project unveiled version 6.0, a milestone release built atop Debian 12 “Bookworm” and GNOME 43 . Tails, short for The Amnesic Incognito Live System, is engineered from the ground up to prevent data leakage, protect against targeted surveillance, and ensure that every use leaves no trace unless explicitly permitted . Version 6.0 refines this mission with a bold suite of features tailored to block mo...| Linux Journal - The Original Magazine of the Linux Community
by George Whittaker Introduction In recent times, two critical Linux security frameworks, AppArmor and SELinux, have seen noteworthy acceleration in real-world deployment. As Linux continues to anchor enterprise, container, cloud, and desktop systems, these Mandatory Access Control (MAC) tools have crossed threshold events signaling broader acceptance. This article examines those pivotal inflection points, dives into why they matter, and offers reflections on the shifting landscape of Linux s...| Linux Journal - The Original Magazine of the Linux Community
A Paradigm Shift in Desktop Computing| www.linuxjournal.com
Introduction: A New Chapter for Ubuntu| www.linuxjournal.com
Veil of Vigilance: Tails 6.0’s New Frontiers in Surveillance Resistance| www.linuxjournal.com
A look at Linux kernel developers' various| www.linuxjournal.com
We have been using Linux to develop a new| www.linuxjournal.com