The small but mighty Linux desktop.

Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distro out there, but users coming from Windows may find it repulsive and decide to switch ...

Why is Ubuntu Linux so popular? Ubuntu Linux has been around for a long time, and over the years it has proven to one of the most popular Linux distributions ever. But what has made it so popular? A ...

Yes, Microsoft is going to enable users to run Bash natively on Windows 10, and yes Ubuntu on the next major Windows 10 update, Redstone. How the heck did they do that? First, Ubuntu parent company ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. After you've done this, check out my guide to updating your ...

On the whole I rather enjoyed taking a break from OS X and wandering into the world of Linux. I’m not sure if I’d want to live here full-time, though. Ubuntu is a great operating system to use if ...

There are more interesting Linux desktop distributions to choose from than ever before. However, if you’re looking for major distros with a great deal of support, you’ll want to look at the big four: ...

The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - as someone who's tested hundreds of them ...

Last month, Ars Associate Reviewer Valentina Palladino treated us to a thorough hands-on review of HP’s ultra-sleek, ultra-chic Dragonfly Elite G1. Shortly afterward at CES, HP announced a ...

A distro aimed at helping people, reducing e-waste – and helping a charity, too Emmabuntüs is just another Linux distro, but ...

Linux lacks native versions of industry-grade creative tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and while open-source ...