Linux-based operating systems are popular due to the wide range of flexibility they offer in terms of software and abilities. It can be a bit daunting to try to learn a new operating system and ...

Windows has been dominating the gaming space on PCs. Many people switch to Linux either for work purposes or just to try out a new flavour of an operating system, but are left aloof when it comes to ...

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 ...

Linux offers control, security, and freedom, but its learning curve, software, and hardware issues may challenge some users.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. I’m a Linux advocate, but I’m also a realist. Anyone who tells you ...

Most developers prefer Linux over other operating systems such as Windows. But, though it’s clearly the preferred choice, most folks will admit that it’s not exactly an ideal OS to use for beginners ...

The Linux job market is very hot right now, particularly for those with system administration skills. But how does one get started? The Linux Foundation has an interesting page about the evolution of ...

Well I just recently had to RMA my IBM Deskstar 75GXP so I will be getting a new one in about two weeks or so. Thought that this would be the perfect time to maybe start using Linux (repartitioning, ...

Linux: The default image scanning app on most Linux desktops, XSane, has many, many buttons and sliders. When all you want to do is make a PDF from text, or scan a picture, Simple Scan is there for ...