Linux doesn't get nearly the attention or credit it deserves in the consumer realm. Most web servers run on Linux, and anyone who engages in secondary education in programming will undoubtedly spend ...

When “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” becomes a Linux desktop environment.

Operating Systems tend to live and die by the dedication of their users. People, like you and me, grow accustomed to using computers in a particular way. How our file system is laid out, what the ...

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update coming in August includes an unusual feature aimed at developers: an Ubuntu sub-system that lets you run Linux software using a command-line interface. Preview ...

Whether you're customizing your Linux install or choosing a distro to go with, one of your many options is the desktop environment you use. There are tons to choose from, all with different benefits ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Snaps, a relatively new development in the Linux world, are ...

Linux is all about choice, and choosing a distribution is only the first step. Linux distros usually have a default desktop environment, but there are a slew of desktop environments available to use.

In today's open source roundup: Five of the best lightweight desktops for Linux. Plus: Ars Technica reviews Linux Mint 17.2. And DistroWatch reviews Semplice Linux 7 There are many different desktop ...