This Week in Linux News: Free Chromebooks for Linux Foundation Trainees, New Linux-Based Laptop, and More

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https://training.linuxfoundation.org/get-a-free-chromebookThis week in Linux news, the Linux Foundation will give away Chromebooks to all who enroll in their training program this month, Xiaomi will release their Linux-based laptop in 2016, and more! Read this week’s digest for the latest Linux stories. 

1) The Linux Foundation’s training program is offering a free Chromebook to each student who enrolls in their training the month of September.

Linux Foundation Gives Away Chromebooks with Open Source Training– The VAR Guy

2) China’s No. 1 smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi, is creating a Linux-based laptop. 

Xiaomi Is Working On A Linux-Based Laptop To Be Released In Early 2016: Report– Tech Times

3) As application containers move from Linux to the mainstream, here are the key terms to know.

Containers 101: 10 Terms to Know– InformationWeek

4) The Linux Foundation releases workstation security tips for sysadmins.

5) Netflix’ XSS vulnerability detection tool is now open source.

Netflix Sleepy Puppy XSS Flaw Detection Tool Goes Open Source– ZDNet