However, some are more comfortable for beginners to use than others. While Linux itself is just a kernel, the distros and ...

The eLxr project chose Debian for two primary reasons. First, Debian’s staunch adherence to the open-source philosophy for over 30 years was a defining factor. Second, its embrace of derivative ...

If you use Linux instead of Microsoft Windows, its free availability may well be a deciding factor. But the fact that virus and malware contamination are less likely to take down your Linux computers ...

KaOS is a clean, lean, KDE-focused Linux distribution. If you haven't tried it, this would be a good time. If you already have KaOS running, just make sure your system has the latest updates.

This Linux distro has the most refreshing take on OS design; ... They could switch to another distribution, whether it be an Ubuntu derivative such as Linux Mint, ...

This month's Linux distro review isn't of a Linux distribution at all—instead, we're taking a look at FreeBSD, the original gangster of free Unix-like operating systems. The first FreeBSD ...

One of Linux's strengths is the ease with which you can roll your own distro to scratch a niche itch. But sometimes those distributions fade away, as highlighted by CrunchBang's recent death.

Debian 8—nicknamed "Jessie" after the cowgirl character in Toy Story 2 and 3—debuted last week, but it feels overdue.The release was in development within the Testing channel for quite a while ...

Which Linux distributions top the popularity charts? ... PCLinuxOS is a derivative of Mandrake, later acquired by Connectiva in 2005 and renamed Mandriva.

Linux distros had access to the patch a couple of weeks before today’s coordinated disclosure from Qualys and are ... and unstable versions of Debian ('bullseye') and its derivatives. ...

Why it matters: The Asahi Linux Project has published the first public alpha of Asahi Linux, a distro made for the Apple M1 SoC and its derivatives. It's been eagerly anticipated by Linux users ...