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Why most servers run on linux

  There are many reasons that most servers on the Internet run Linux. Software.  Web servers, caches, FTP servers, web applications, DNS severs, and on and on. They are available for Linux and Unix first and in a wide variety. History.  Windows was designed for the single user desktop, whereas Unix was designed as a multiuser networked machine early on, even before Windows existed. Secondly, Unix was commercial, and the BSDs were tied up in court when Linux rose to power. Price.  Linux systems are free. A company can grab a Linux variant and have an industrial strength server for free. Sure, they can get support and such if they pay - but the fact is many companies let support go. Marketshare.  Back in the 80s there was a slogan:  No one has ever been fired for buying IBM.  That sentiment now extends to Linux. The lawsuit that embroiled Unix did a huge amount of damage to Unix in the marketplace and Linux filled the void. Security.  Linux was designed as a multiuser environment from th

You May Sleep for 8hours but Tech is evolving and innovating every minute that passes

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Best Tech of 2019 (so far) We're only halfway through 2019 and we've already seen a crazy number of cool, innovative tech releases.  From camera-packed  Android phones  to long-lasting  wireless earbuds  to immersive wireless VR, there's been no shortage of impressive gadgets to drool over. Once again, we awarded the very best with our  Mashable Choice  seal of approval. There's a lot more exciting tech on the horizon, but for now, these are the 10 best products of the year. 10. DJI Osmo Action Having conquered drones,  DJI's  now setting its sights on GoPro with its Osmo Action. The action camera bests GoPro's impressive  Hero 7 Black with a color LCD screen on the front (perfect for selfies and vlogging) and back, super smooth in-body electronic stabilization, and a lens design that supports neutral density (ND) filters for capturing better footage in bright situations. Also nice: It's $50 less than a Hero 7 Black. Price:   $3