If security is a top priority, you should consider one of these five Linux distributions. They're all free to install and use ...

A mosaic of desktops, toolkits, and command line rituals reveal a culture that prizes control, polish, and tinkering.

Linux Mint and Ubuntu are both widely used Linux distributions, but they each target different philosophies and user bases. The main differences between the two are as follows.1. Base and Relationship ...

The latest iteration of the Ubuntu Long Term Support release has arrived. Although it might not include much in the way of a wow factor, it's got everything you need for a desktop OS. When the latest ...

A year ago, I switched my PC to Ubuntu, a popular Linux-based operating system.Like many others, the main reason was the end ...

Using Ubuntu Linux to import and edit photos from a digital camera. By J. D. Biersdorfer Companies are starting to see the advantages of being able to do large amounts of computing with technology ...

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One of the things that keeps GNU/Linux-based distributions interesting is the fact that you can often customize the look and feel of the operating system by changing desktop environments or themes.

Canonical, the organization behind popular Linux distribution Ubuntu, is working alongside the Chinese government to deliver a state-endorsed operating system. According to Canonical, it’s working ...

Linux Mint is a very popular operating system -- for Linux, anyway. It is based on Ubuntu, but it ditches one of the most maligned aspects of its base OS -- the Unity desktop environment. Instead, it ...