Linux has long played a leading role in the world of servers, due in large part to its stability, security and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). What many don’t realize, however, is just how ...

The hype that spawned several Linux start-ups has vanished, but MontaVista Software still has faith that Linux is the foundation for success. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...

Using Linux has changed the way I approach technology, making me a more informed and capable Windows user. Linux has taught ...

Sparky Linux 7.2 is available to download now for free. It's incredibly fast, simple to use, and based on one of the most reliable operating systems on the market (Debian). You might find it a bit ...

One of the most widely deployed Linux kernels has officially reached the end of its lifecycle. The maintainers of the Linux kernel have confirmed that Linux 5.4, once a cornerstone of countless ...

Damn Small Linux (DSL) is a lightweight GNU/Linux distribution designed to breathe new life into old computer hardware by offering a full desktop operating system that runs on a wide range of hardware ...

Fedora Linux 41 reached End of Life (EOL) on Dec 15, 2025. Learn why you should upgrade now, how to upgrade to the supported ...

Linux will work on just about any PC. I mean that literally. Remember the Intel Pentium 4 processor? It came out in 2000, and it's still supported by Debian Linux. That said, Linux runs better on some ...

The JingPad A1 is a tablet with premium specs and software that’s both unusual, and unfinished. Launched last year by a Chinese startup called Jingling, the JingPad A1 was designed to run a ...

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Lightweight, well-built, reasonably priced laptop that runs Linux. Fast AMD processor. Fantastic Pop!_OS desktop experience. Great trackpad and keyboard. Battery life is only OK. US-only for now. HP's ...

As Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10 in October, quite a few users are confused about where to look. Especially those who are having a hard time agreeing that their PC is old enough and ...