Fedora is doing almost everything right. But Ubuntu is still winning because it’s doing the one thing that matters most.

Using Windows just keeps getting worse. If it's not Microsoft pestering you to use Edge — or making it harder for you to change the default browser — then it's how the platform has almost become ...

"Normal" was hiding more performance than I realized.

I've used just about every Linux distribution and found some are targeted toward specific users. Some are created for businesses, some for gamers, some for hardcore geeks, and some for users who've ...

You’ve heard all the accusations. Gaming on Linux is crazy, right? Gamers should use a Windows PC and be done with it. Linux is all terminal commands and Firefox stuff. Valve would like a word with ...

Just as as I was getting comfortable using Ubuntu on my desktop, enthusiastic readers have assailed me with stories about how I should give other Linux distros a try - particularly the KDE pair ...

While Linux isn't the first choice for gamers, it has seen massive growth throughout the years. Thanks to the big push made by Valve, the OS has started to get more attention from developers. But you ...

These Linux distros require no post-install effort. Each of these options is usable out of the box. You won't need to install software or tweak the desktop. Every ...

My lappy: Lenovo Thinkpad T60, Centrino Duo, 2GB of ram, whatever the stock HDD has been since day 0. With a stock Ubuntu 10.10 install, Chromium feels snappy, responsive and a generally kick-arse ...

RealNetworks is announcing a deal that could bring the company’s RealPlayer software to a number of Linux powered netbooks. The company is partnering with Ubuntu to bundle a Linux version of ...

The first name on the list, Puppy Linux is a must-try Linux distro for low-end PC users. It is renowned for its extremely small size and minimal system requirement. The distro is designed to run ...