Whether you're curious or need to get something done, if you're on Linux, sooner or later, you're going to have to deal with the terminal. It's not so scary. Here's how to get started on the Linux ...

In a recent story, I wrote about the best three ways to pick up desktop Linux. These are: buying a PC with pre-installed Linux; Live Linux CD/USB-sticks; and installing an easy-to-use Linux ...

Linux offers freedom and control that few other operating systems can match, but the learning curve can be steep for those new to it. While the community is welcoming and resources are abundant, ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Imagine if Windows 10 had something like seven different versions ...

Choice is perhaps the biggest strength as well as the biggest weakness of the Linux and the open source ecosystem. There are a large number of distros available for every use case, but this can make a ...

Dabbling for the first time in Linux starts with choosing a Linux distribution. A typical “Linux” system is built up of software from many different open-source projects, including the Linux kernel.

Also in today's open source roundup: Black Lab Linux 7.6 released, and the meaning of Bash on Microsoft's Windows operating system Kali Linux is bird of a slightly different feather, in terms of Linux ...

I've tried just about every take on the Linux distribution. From the user-friendly to the user-frightening, Linux has something for everyone. However, I would posit that even those Linux distributions ...

We list the best Linux distros for beginners, to make it simple and easy to get started with this open source operating system. Choice is perhaps the biggest strength as well as the biggest weakness ...