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Bruce Byfield

Bruce Byfield (born May 13, 1958) is a Canadian journalist who specializes in writing about free and open source software. He has been a contributing editor at Linux.com, and his articles have appeared on the Datamation, LWN, Linux Developer Network, and LinuxPlanet sites.

Why Security Distributions Use Debian

Security
What do distributions like Qube OS, Subgraph, Tails, and Whonix have in common? Besides an emphasis on security and...

7 Mistakes New Linux Users Make

Open Source
Changing operating systems is a big step for anybody -- all the more so because many users are uncertain...

7 Ways Linux Users Differ from Windows Users

Open Source
To casual users, one person at a keyboard looks much the same as any other. Watch for a while,...

Best Linux Desktop for Customization

Open Source
Is customizing your Linux desktop important to you? Run Linux for even a few months, and the ability to...

7 KDE Apps You Should Know About

Open Source
KDE regularly polls as the most popular desktop environment for Linux. However, because more desktops use GNOME applications, to...

5 Best Linux Distros for Security

Open Source
Security is nothing new to Linux distributions. Linux distros have always emphasized security and related matters like firewalls, penetration...

The 7 Best Linux Distros for Business

Open Source
Selecting the best Linux distro for business isn't easy. With over three hundred active Linux distributions, choosing one for...

IoT Security and Privacy: An Afterthought?

Networks
Security and privacy are widely identified as major concerns for the Internet of Things (IoT), but few people discuss...

7 Differences Between Linux and Windows: User Expectations

Open Source
Also see: Open Source Software List, The Ultimate 2016 List When I was a boy, I imagined that...

Best Universal Package Manager for Linux?

Open Source
Suddenly, Linux needs a universal package manager for installing software. At least, that's what Canonical Software claimed when it...
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