News briefs for December 19, 2018. Purism's Librem 5 dev kits are shipping, and backers should receive their dev kits before the end of the year. The Purism blog post notes that "Our backers who are ...

Have you ever found yourself juggling between Linux and Windows, wishing you could seamlessly run both without the hassle of dual-booting? For many Linux enthusiasts, the need to access ...

Virtualization has become a fundamental technology in the world of computing, allowing organizations and individuals alike to maximize their hardware resources, improve efficiency, and enhance ...

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 ...

When it comes to finding the proper distribution of Linux to choose from after years of using Windows, some are easier to transition to than others. While it’s essential to experiment and try ...

A variety of high-quality Linux distributions allow you to expand your Linux OS deployments beyond the data center. Here are five that fit the bill. As anyone in IT can tell you, Linux has invaded the ...

You can keep your Windows 11 and macOS Ventura on your PCs. On my desktop, what I want is open-source Linux. In particular, I want Linux Mint. Why? Because, it's free ...

Linux Mint, an Ubuntu and Debian-based Linux distribution, has seen tremendous growth in community support and installed base in recent years. Since arriving on the scene in 2006 with its first ...

I've long thought Linux Mint is the best current Linux desktop. Its Cinnamon interface is easy to learn and use. It runs quickly on PCs that would choke on Windows 10. And, it's fast, secure, and ...