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The Ubuntu Super Keys Are the Perfect Gift for the Hardcore Linux User

As we know already, the majority of keyboards come with a dedicated Windows key because most manufacturers have partnered with Microsoft to optimize their peripherals for the company’s operating system.

Virtualization on the Linux desktop—Gnome Boxes vs virt-manager

We took Gnome Boxes for a quick spin—it has promise but needs more work.

Linux-Based Windows XP for Raspberry Pi Now Available for Download

Windows XP still has millions of fans across the world despite being killed off some six years ago, but this doesn’t necessarily mean everyone is ready to let it go.

Linux on Ancient Windows XP Laptop Shows Old Hardware Doesn’t Have to Die

Lubuntu running smoothly on laptop with 1GB RAM.

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Launches in the Windows 10 App Store

Canonical has released the latest version of Ubuntu only a few hours ago, and now this update is also live for Windows 10 users who want to download it from the Microsoft Store.

Avoid the Trash Heap: 15 Great Uses for an Old PC

You may be tempted to junk that ancient laptop or desktop, but if it was created any time in the last decade, you'd be surprised by how much life you can get out of it.

Not actually Linux distro review deux: GhostBSD

FreeBSD-derived GhostBSD welcomes users directly into a full desktop experience.

Not-actually Linux distro review: FreeBSD 12.1-RELEASE

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.

Is the Switch from Windows to Linux Really That Hard?

  • Softpedia News; By Bogdan Popa (Posted by the_doctor on Apr 1, 2020 8:47 PM EDT)
Linux has long been considered a worthy alternative to Windows, and it’s also not a secret that so many people actually performed the switch to the open-source world for various reasons, starting with the desire for a completely-free operating system and ending with the search for increased security.

Debian Linux Was the Most Vulnerable Operating System in the Last 20 Years

Many believe Windows is the most vulnerable operating system, which makes users running it sitting ducks in front of attackers trying to hack into their computers.

Open source licenses: What, which, and why

Most people have at least heard of open source software by now—and even have a fairly good idea of what it is. Learn what open source licenses are, which one to choose, and why it matters.

Linux distro review: Intel’s own Clear Linux OS

Clear Linux OS is the best benchmarking distro. But what's it like to live with?

Kids Using Kali Linux Are the Next-Generation Hackers, UK Police Warn

A poster created by the West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit (WMROCU) and also featuring the logo of UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) warns that the kids using software like Tor Browser, Kali Linux, Discover, and Metasploit could be the next-generation hackers.

Linux that fits anywhere: 15 very small footprint distros

IIf you have an older PC, or a small single board computer-based system, you probably want to run a version of Linux that's light on resources and easy to download. In this gallery, we look at very small footprint Linux distros.

Linux Still Not a Threat to Windows 10’s Home Domination

The death of Windows 7 was seen by many as a major opportunity for the Linux world to gain new users, especially as many of the devices where Microsoft’s 2009 operating system was installed were running on old hardware.

Linux on laptops: Ubuntu 19.10 on the HP Dragonfly Elite G1

We can't evaluate a laptop with every possible Linux distribution, but in the case of noteworthy designs like the Dragonfly Elite, we want to at least see if one of the more popular distros installs cleanly, detects all the hardware, and is a good daily driver. The HP Dragonfly Elite is a great Windows laptop—but how well does it run Linux?

How to upgrade Ubuntu 18.04 to 19.10 from the command line

If you have a reason for upgrading from Ubuntu 18.04 to the non-LTS 19.10, you're not out of luck. Learn how this is done from the command line.

How to Make the Switch From Windows to Linux

If you don't want to upgrade from Windows 7 or are sick of Windows 10, here's how to finally make the switch to Linux and install apps.

Several Linux Browsers Blocked from Accessing Google Services

The blocked browsers include Konqueror, Falkon, and Qutebrowser, according to the linked discussion thread.

Canonical Loves Windows 10: Ubuntu Maker Wants to Lead Microsoft’s WSL

The Windows Subsystem for Linux, or WSL, is a feature bundled in Windows 10 that allows users to run Linux on top of Microsoft’s operating system.

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