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What is Oracle Linux, and is the “Unbreakable” branding just marketing?

Oracle Linux is a free, RHEL-compatible distro with an optional custom kernel. We look at what UEK and Ksplice actually do, and whether the…

1 November 2024 4 min read

Guides and How Tos

A step-by-step guide to creating a non-root user with sudo privileges on Oracle Linux, and verifying it actually works before you log out of…

5 November 2024 3 min read

Guides and How Tos

Ksplice patches a running Linux kernel without a reboot. Here's what it can and can't do, how to use it on Oracle Linux, and…

8 November 2024 4 min read

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