If you're just now coming over to Linux, you might have noticed there are a lot of distributions to choose from. One of your first choices will be what base you want to use. Here's a bit of help.

Have you heard people say that "all Linux is the same?" Are you unsure how two Linux distributions that share a software base can be different? Let me explain what's going on, and why developers have ...

ZDNET key takeaways Elegance is a Linux distribution based on Manjaro.This rolling-release distro comes with tons of pre-installed apps.You can download and install Elegance for free. Manjaro is a ...

When it comes to Linux, there is no one size fits all answer. But, unlike other desktop operating systems, Linux doesn’t try to squeeze you into a systems that’s too large or too small. Instead, Linux ...

If you use a Linux distribution based on Debian or Ubuntu, the upgrade path is almost always painless. I've had maybe one Ubuntu upgrade in over a decade that had problems, and even that was a fairly ...

“Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” The question seemingly has no real answer, and biologists can argue either reply ad nauseam. The computer world has an equally pervasive question that ...

The best Linux gaming distribution? Linux has much to offer gamers these days, but the sheer range of distribution choices can also be confusing. A writer at Softpedia recently shared some of his ...

There are many different Linux distributions available, but not all distros are created equal. ITworld has a list of nine Linux distributions that are worth watching in 2015. Bryan Lunduke reports: ...

One year on Linux, two distros, a few tears, four desktop environments, and zero regrets about leaving Windows.

One of the most recommended Linux distros for Windows users has received a fresh update, improving usability, stability, and ...