Open-source software is especially trustworthy compared to closed-source software because you can see the source code of the program you’re running. There’s typically been no way to actually check ...

Neil McGovern is the new leader of the Debian open source/free software project after defeating two rival contenders in a vote held among developers that closed on Wednesday. He takes over from Lucas ...

Is Microsoft planning another major "embrace, extend and extinguish" campaign? That is the question that arises after news emerged that it would be launching Linux-based tools based on Debian ...

Today, Debian is used by thousands of individuals and various large and small businesses worldwide, though no concrete numbers are available since users are not required to register. In March 2007, ...

In Debian Linux's 29-year history, there was one constant: Debian would be made entirely of free software. Debian also defined exactly what free software was in its Open Source Definition. Until now.

After posting a series of distressing tweets, Ian Murdock, Debian GNU/Linux founder, died at age 42. Murdock is most popularly acknowledged for setting up the Debian GNU/Linux operating system in 1993 ...