There are a few different reasons why the average person — as opposed to an enthusiast tinkerer — might want to try out one of the many available flavors of free Linux-based operating systems. If ...

RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience. Linux doesn't require as much RAM as Windows. More is always better. I'm not going to start this with a "back in the day" because it's too easy ...

Some Linux distributions require a bit of extra work. Your effort will pay off in big ways. These five distributions are my favorites Years ago, I actually preferred ...

Linux 101: What does “sourcing a file” mean in Linux? Your email has been sent Jack Wallen explains the Linux source command by way of an example. Sourcing a file in Linux is a very important concept, ...

The LTS (long-term support) period for the Linux kernel is being cut down. In 2017, the kernel jumped from two years of support to six. Now, six years later, it turns out that’s a lot of work. ZDNet ...