George Whittaker

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George Whittaker is the editor of Linux Journal, and also a regular contributor. George has been writing about technology for two decades, and has been a Linux user for over 15 years. In his free time he enjoys programming, reading, and gaming.

Articles by George Whittaker
Linux Distros Designed for Former Windows Users Are Picking Up Steam
December 4, 2025
Linux Kernel 6.18 Is Out: What’s New and Important
December 2, 2025
Wine 10.19 Released: Game Changing Support for Windows Reparse Points on Linux
November 20, 2025
Firefox 145: A Major Release with 32-Bit Linux Support Dropped
November 18, 2025
MX Linux 25 ‘Infinity’ Arrives: Debian 13 ‘Trixie’ Base, Modern Tools & A Fresh Installer
November 13, 2025
Arch Linux November 2025 ISO: Fresh Snapshot, Smarter Installer (Archinstall 3.0.12) & Pacman 7.1
November 11, 2025
AMD Confirms Zen 5 RNG Flaw: When ‘Random’ Isn’t Random Enough
November 6, 2025
The Most Critical Linux Kernel Breaches of 2025 So Far
November 4, 2025
Steam Deck 2 Rumors Ignite a New Era for Linux Gaming
October 30, 2025
Kali Linux 2025.3 Lands: Enhanced Wireless Capabilities, Ten New Tools & Infrastructure Refresh
October 28, 2025
VMScape: Cracking VM-Host Isolation in the Speculative Execution Age & How Linux Patches Respond
October 23, 2025
Self-Tuning Linux Kernels: How LLM-Driven Agents Are Reinventing Scheduler Policies
October 21, 2025
Bcachefs Ousted from Mainline Kernel: The Move to DKMS and What It Means
October 16, 2025
Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ Released: Polished, Modern, and Built for Longevity
October 14, 2025
Ubuntu Update Backlog: How a Brief Canonical Outage Cascaded into Multi-Day Delays
October 9, 2025
Bringing Desktop Linux GUIs to Android: The Next Step in Graphical App Support
October 7, 2025
Fedora 43 Beta Released: A Preview of What's Ahead
October 2, 2025
Linux Foundation Welcomes Newton: The Next Open Physics Engine for Robotics
September 30, 2025
Kernel 6.15.4 Performance Tuned, Networking Polished, Stability Reinforced
September 25, 2025
Python 3.13.5 Patch Release Packed with Fixes & Stability Boosts
September 23, 2025
Denmark’s Strategic Leap Replacing Microsoft Office 365 with LibreOffice for Digital Independence
September 18, 2025
Valve Survey Reveals Slight Retreat in Steam-on-Linux Share
September 16, 2025
Qt Creator 17 Ushers in a Fresh Look and Stronger CMake Integration
September 10, 2025
Windows 11 Powers Up WSL: How GPU Acceleration & Kernel Upgrades Change the Game
September 9, 2025
Harnessing GitOps on Linux for Seamless, Git-First Infrastructure Management
September 4, 2025
How DevOps Teams Are Redefining Reliability with NixOS and OSTree-Powered Linux
September 2, 2025
From Novice to Pro: Mastering Lightweight Linux for Your Kubernetes Projects
August 28, 2025
Containers in 2025: Docker vs. Podman for Modern Developers
August 26, 2025
Rising from the Ashes: How AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux Redefined the Post-CentOS Landscape
August 21, 2025
Why GNOME Replaced Eye of GNOME with Loupe as the Default Image Viewer
August 19, 2025
Ptyxis: Ubuntu’s Leap Into GPU-Powered Terminals
August 14, 2025
KDE Plasma 6 on Wayland: the Payoff for Years of Plumbing
August 12, 2025
GNOME 48 Reimagined: Smoother Settings, Glorious HDR, and Precision Scaling
August 7, 2025
Guardians of Privacy: How Security-Driven Linux Distributions Are Rising to Meet Growing Digital Fears
August 5, 2025
When Flatpak’s Sandbox Cracks: Real‑Life Security Issues Beyond the Ideal
July 31, 2025
Veil of Vigilance: Tails 6.0’s New Frontiers in Surveillance Resistance
July 29, 2025
Securing Linux: Steady Momentum in AppArmor and SELinux Uptake
July 24, 2025
Fortifying Ubuntu’s Root with sudo‑rs: How Rust Reinforces Privilege Escalation
July 22, 2025
Unplugged and Unstoppable: How Linux Transforms Laptop Power Management
July 17, 2025
How Rust’s Debut in the Linux Kernel is Shoring Up System Stability
July 15, 2025
Linux's Ascendancy: Charting the Open-Source Surge in the Desktop OS Arena
July 10, 2025
Linux Kernel 6.14: A Leap Forward in Intel and AMD CPU Support
July 8, 2025
openSUSE Leap 16: Bridging Enterprise-Grade Stability with Community-Driven Innovation
July 3, 2025
Manjaro 25.0 “Zetar”: A Bold Leap into Flatpak Integration and Gaming Optimization
July 1, 2025
How Questing Quokka (25.10) Ushers a New Era of Rust-Based Tools
June 26, 2025
From Windows to Freedom: How Zorin OS Eases the Transition to Linux
June 24, 2025
Elementary OS 8: Where Privacy Meets Design Simplicity for a Better Linux Experience
June 19, 2025
Discover Linux Mint 22: How Cinnamon Became the Sleek, Speedy Desktop Champion of 2025
June 12, 2025
Fedora 41’s Immutable Future: The Rise of Fedora Atomic Desktops
June 10, 2025
Breaking Barriers: How Pop!_OS 24.04 Revolutionizes Hybrid Graphics for Linux Users
June 5, 2025
Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin”: A Bold Leap Forward with GNOME 48 and HDR Brilliance
June 3, 2025
Transform Your Workflow With These 10 Essential Yet Overlooked Linux Tools You Need to Try
May 29, 2025
Explore Exciting Linux DIY Projects: Automate Your World with Raspberry Pi and Arduino
May 27, 2025
Fortifying Debian With SELinux by Enforcing Mandatory Access Control for Ultimate System Security
May 22, 2025
Linux Networking: Mastering VLAN Trunking, Bonding, and QoS for High-Performance Systems
May 20, 2025
Beyond Basics: Unlocking the Power of Advanced Bash Scripting
May 15, 2025
Ubuntu Security Reinvented: Hardening Your System with AppArmor
May 13, 2025
Beyond APT: Software Management with Flatpak on Ubuntu
May 8, 2025
How to Build Custom Distributions from Scratch
May 1, 2025
Linux Data Recovery: How to Salvage Lost or Corrupted Files
April 29, 2025
Setting Up a Secure Mail Server with Dovecot on Ubuntu Server
April 24, 2025
Debugging and Profiling Linux Applications with GDB and strace
April 22, 2025
Debian Package Management: Aptitude vs. Apt-Get in Ubuntu
April 17, 2025
Ubuntu Unity vs. GNOME: Choosing the Right Ubuntu Experience for Your Workflow
April 10, 2025
The Power of Linux Shell Environment Variables
April 8, 2025
Git on Linux: A Beginner’s Guide to Version Control and Project Management
April 3, 2025
Mastering Linux File Permissions and Ownership
April 1, 2025
How to List Groups in Linux Like a Pro
March 27, 2025
The Future of Linux Software: Will Flatpak and Snap Replace Native Desktop Apps?
March 25, 2025
Boost Productivity with Custom Command Shortcuts Using Linux Aliases
March 20, 2025
Essential Tools and Frameworks for Mastering Ethical Hacking on Linux
March 18, 2025
Linux vs. Windows: What's the difference in 2025?
March 15, 2025
Ubuntu Home Automation: Building a Smart Living Space with Open Source Tools
March 13, 2025
Building Immersive Virtual Realities with Ubuntu
March 11, 2025
Exploring the Hybrid Debian GNU/kFreeBSD Distribution
March 6, 2025
Linux System Performance Tuning: Optimizing CPU, Memory, and Disk
March 4, 2025
Top 6 B2B Software Comparison Websites for Software Vendors (2025)
March 1, 2025
Stay Ahead of the Game: Essential Tools and Techniques for Linux Server Monitoring
February 27, 2025
Linux Meets AI: Top Machine Learning Frameworks You Need to Know
February 25, 2025
Linux Memory Management: Understanding Page Tables, Swapping, and Memory Allocation
February 20, 2025
Mastering Software Package Management with Yum and DNF on CentOS and RHEL
February 18, 2025
Streamline Your Logs: Exploring Rsyslog for Effective System Log Management on Ubuntu
February 13, 2025
Linux Networking Protocols: Understanding TCP/IP, UDP, and ICMP
February 11, 2025
Leveraging Tmux and Screen for Advanced Session Management
February 6, 2025
Enhancing System Security and Efficiency through User and Group Management
February 4, 2025
Debian Package Dependency Management: Handling Dependencies
January 30, 2025
Simplifying User Accounts and Permissions Management in Linux
January 28, 2025
Exploring LXC Containerization for Ubuntu Servers
January 23, 2025
Efficient Text Processing in Linux: Awk, Cut, Paste
January 21, 2025
How to Configure Network Interfaces with Netplan on Ubuntu
January 16, 2025
Navigating Service Management on Debian
January 14, 2025
Exploring Statistical Analysis with R and Linux
January 9, 2025
Linux Trends Shaping the Future of Data Mining
January 7, 2025
Securing Network Communications with a VPN in Linux
January 2, 2025
Effortless Scheduling in Linux: Mastering the at Command for Task Automation
December 31, 2024
Building Virtual Worlds on Debian: Harnessing Game Engines for Immersive Simulations
December 26, 2024
Boost Your Linux System: Exploring the Art and Science of Performance Optimization
December 24, 2024
How Nagios Can Transform Your System Monitoring Game
December 19, 2024
5 Compelling Reasons to Choose Linux Over Windows
December 17, 2024
Mastering OpenSSH for Remote Access on Debian Like a Pro
December 12, 2024