Steven Vaughan-Nichols

Senior Contributing Editor

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Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments …in any technology company.

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.

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Canonical's 'distroless' Linux images are a game-changer for enterprises

Canonical plans to offer customized Docker Linux container images with a dozen years of long-term support.

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My favorite Mint alternative is still great 7 months later - and it's 50% off right now

When Mint shut down, I needed a new money app to budget and track my finances so I tested all the best Mint alternatives. The one I preferred - and have been using since - is better than Mint ever was.

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How to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics: All your streaming options

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June 24, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Video Streaming Services

What is Kubernetes, and why is it so important?

Kubernetes is cloud-native computing's backbone, which makes it, in turn, critical for modern computing.

June 24, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software

SUSE upgrades its distros with 19 years of support - no other Linux comes close

Like its rivals Red Hat and Canonical, SUSE does more than just Linux these days; but at heart, it's still a Linux company.

June 19, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software

OIN expands Linux patent protection yet again (but not to AI)

The largest patent non-aggression community, Open Invention Network broadens its Linux System definition to cover additional open-source and cloud-networking programs.

June 13, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Linux

Want a job in AI? Check out these new AWS AI certifications

AI takes away jobs, but it also provides new ones. Here's one way to get them.

June 11, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence

The best TV antenna you can buy: Expert tested

We tested the best antennas that offer a cheap way to watch free TV, including live news, sports, and more.

June 10, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in TVs

Ubuntu Linux Core 24 is a leap forward for IoT and edge computing

Canonical's latest Linux for the Internet of Things and Edge computing is a winner.

June 7, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Internet of Things

Kubernetes turns 10: How it steered cloud-native computing for the last decade - and what's next

Like Linux, Kubernetes is a testament to the power of open-source collaboration and innovation. How would we manage without it?

June 5, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software

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