Intel Corporation Becomes The Topmost Contributor To Linux OS

For the first-time, Intel has been able to displace dedicated software companies to become the largest contributor to Linux

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) has emerged as the biggest contributor to open source software Linux in the world. A report from the Linux Foundation on Wednesday said Intel was the largest corporate sponsor of new contributions to the Linux computer operating system.

Intel explores new opportunities
Intel has achieved the top ranking for the first time, replacing top notch software companies. Linux was first developed by computer programmer Linus Torvalds, who relocated to Oregon in 2004 and continues to oversee further additions to Linux “Kernel” from his home in Dunthorpe. Torvalds shares a good relationship with Intel.

Intel employees have made around 10,000 more changes to Linux Kernel, according to the Linux Foundation, which a non-profit organization created to coordinate Linux’s development and support Torvalds’ work.

Linux plays a significant role in computers integrated inside communications networks and industrial equipment, which are vital segments for Intel, says a report from Oregon Live. The chip maker adjusted its processors to adapt to the Linux-basedAndroid operating system, which runs on chips from ARM Holdings plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:ARMH) (LON:ARM).

Source:
http://www.valuewalk.com/2015/02/intel-topmost-contributor-linux-os/

Survey says: KDE Plasma is the most popular desktop Linux environment

The KDE community has created some of the best of the breed open source software and they continue to win user’s hearts, according to a new LinuxQuestions survey.

The easiest way to start a flamewar within the Linux community is by asking what’s the best OS or application. You can then lean back in your chair and enjoy the fireworks.
We all know full well that there is no best, or right solution for everyone; what works for me may not work for someone else. The best tool is the one that works for you. Period.
But that political correctness doesn't stop us from trying to find which are the most popular open source projects; what other people use and love. It gives us an idea of what works for most people. LinuxQuestions is one of the most reputed user driven Q&A site and they run an annual survey (for over a decade now) to find the most popular open source applications and distributions.
They just concluded their latest survey and the results are not that surprising.

The top distro

The results didn't surprise me. What surprised me was that there was no clear winner. It was a tie with three players squeezed in - Ubuntu, Linux Mint and Slackware.
Ubuntu is the undisputed leader in the desktop Linux space thanks to the resources Canonical invested in marketing the desktop Linux. Ubuntu is also known for one of the most civilized online communities, which adheres to very strict code of conduct. The third factor that contributes to Ubuntu's popularity is its focus on ease of use.
Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu and benefits from some of the work done by Ubuntu developers. Linux Mint rose to popularity after the arrival of Gnome 3 Shell and Unity because the developer identified what a majority of users wanted and offered alternatives to Gnome and Unity.
I never used Slackware, I did try once but it did not last that long. But I have heard great things about it from hard core users.

The top desktop environment

The winner in the category didn't surprise me at all. And that's KDE's Plasma desktop. It received over 34% of the votes.


Source:
http://www.itworld.com/article/2881172/survey-says-kde-plasma-is-the-most-popular-desktop-linux-environment.html

CES 2015 Highlights

• Lenovo unveils Yoga tablets, laptops, and new pen technology
• CES 2015: In search of simplicity
• Top products revealed so far
• Gadget fatigue will kill CES
• The big trends for business
• The innovative, the odd and the ugly
• Qualcomm's connected world plan chugs along
• Dell refreshes high-end XPS line

Source:

http://www.zdnet.com/pictures/top-tech-products-revealed-at-ces-2015-so-far/