Linux is not the same as Windows. The operating system is operated and configured differently than Windows and Windows programs cannot be started directly. With the help of virtualization or Wine, ...

For decades, Linux distributions have relied on native packaging formats like DEB and RPM to distribute software. These formats are deeply integrated into the Linux ecosystem, tied closely to the ...

The year of the Linux desktop may be a bit of a joke, but switching to Linux is not. You've either done it at some point, or you're probably considering it. Linux is quickly improving, while Windows ...

Linux is more than just an operating system; it is a testament to the power of open source philosophy. Initiated by Linus Torvalds, Linux quickly became a flagbearer for open source development, ...

Sun Microsystems is pondering a long-term desktop strategy for Linux that may mean changing its arrangement with SuSE, which currently provides the Linux distribution for Sun’s desktop platform. Sun ...

Some people hate the idea of adding proprietary software to their desktop Linux. For these people, there are Linux distributions such as gNewSense that use only free software. For the rest of us, who ...