I spend a lot of time looking for Linux distributions that fit in certain niches, and one of the most important niches is those open-source operating systems that can serve the general public. When ...

During my two dozen years of writing about open source and reviewing hundreds of Linux distributions, I have developed a keen interest in Linux offerings that break out of the traditional Linux ...

Now, that's not bad, but it's not good either. In comparison, StatCounter has Windows at 68.15%, MacOS in second place with 21.38%, and Chrome OS taking third at 4.15% But, at least Linux isn't in ...

Linux Mint has earned a reputation as a Linux distro that's easy to get started with, thanks to its "batteries-included" setup, including popular media codecs. If you don't want Linux Mint, there are ...

When I initially tried switching to Linux, I did what everyone would do: I went online and read articles, but it was an overwhelming endeavor. What I realized was that there were just too many ...

There's no denying Linux is a popular operating system and is genuinely seen by many as a viable alternative to Microsoft's market domination. At heart, what we mean by "Linux" is two fundamental ...

There are a few different reasons why the average person — as opposed to an enthusiast tinkerer — might want to try out one of the many available flavors of free Linux-based operating systems. If ...