Here's my premise: from about 1997 to late 2002 Linux growth looked unstoppable. The mainstream press rejoiced over the myth of Linus, IBM bet the software business on taking over Linux, and serious ...

Select only computer hardware that is supported by the Linux applications you need; Give your customers an "approved" list of expansion peripherals, such as printers, scanners, and cameras; Tell your ...

That there are many compelling reasons to switch to Linux is no longer a matter of much debate. Excellent security and low — or nonexistent — costs, to name just two, have already persuaded countless ...

I've wanted to write this article for quite a while. Over the years I've noted that Java-based music and sound applications have increased in number and quality, yet no comprehensive list or summaries ...

Recently, I have been spending quite a bit of time working with the Windows Subsystem for Linux in relation to a project that I have been working on. Although I have occasionally dabbled in Linux, it ...

Times are tough. You're a computer geek and you need to feed your PC with the latest and greatest applications. What's a frugal nerd to do? A group of industry peers ...

Welcome to the latest edition of Ask the Geek. As I mentioned in my last column, this week we are going to start a series on using the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), which can introduce a ...