I've used one Linux desktop or the other for decades now. But, I'm a Unix and Linux expert. For most people who just want a desktop and its applications to just work -- thank you very much -- the ...

Why it matters: Linux has become the backbone of many technology standards and software products. In the traditional desktop space, however, the open-source kernel is anything but a successful. If the ...

Most Linux distros are intentionally minimal to avoid bloat, offering a fresh and clean environment. While this is a major perk, knowing what to install first can be tricky for newcomers. So, to help ...

Xandros Linux is probably best known in netbook circles as the operating system powering Asus Eee PC netbooks. But at Mobile World Congress in Spain this week, the company behind Xandros made a series ...

Trilum is a note-taking app for Linux and MacOS. This note-taking apps has tons of features, including local sync. Trillium is free to install and use. Note-taking apps are a dime a dozen. Go to your ...

While some folks have taken to referring to this year’s Computex as Tabletex, thanks to the prominence of slate PC-style devices on display at the trade show, it’s not all about tablets. Asus is also ...