Thanks to the flexibility of Linux, it's possible to run the OS straight from a USB drive, but is that the right way to go? Let's take a look at the pros and cons.

If you're looking for a new operating system or want to do a bit of distro hopping, you might be considering either Fedora or Ubuntu. Let me help you choose which to try first.

There you have it—five Linux tools and apps that you should install on day one to get the smoothest experience using Linux.

Whatever the case, a portable Linux installation on a flash drive can be used in place of a normal storage drive in your PC.

Debian is the classic server Linux, but tends to be the second choice on desktop hardware. It'd be wrong to write off Debian ...