Basically it’s an operating system that uses a Linux kernel, the WINE compatibility layer for Windows applications, and the ...

Zorin OS 18 hit 2 million downloads in under three months. More than 1.5 million downloads (over 3/4) came from Windows users. A promising sign for Linux growth, although downloads don't necessarily ...

One of the cooler changes from Cinnamon 6.6 is the remixed application menu. It's a pretty big deal because the application ...

For many, Windows is the only desktop operating system they've ever used. For them, there's a familiarity that makes dealing with the usual troubles associated with Windows (random restarts for ...

For users who are looking to try something new, or who are tired of their Mac OS or Windows operating systems, now just might be the time to switch to something else. The Mac OS system currently uses ...

Posts from this topic Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor ...

Linux offers control, security, and freedom, but its learning curve, software, and hardware issues may challenge some users.

So you’re switching from Windows to Linux? Great. Like other users and organizations who’ve taken the plunge, it’s likely you’re making the move to take advantage of Linux’s stability and reliance on ...

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Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.