ZDNET's key takeaways There's a Linux desktop environment for everyone.Windows users will feel right at home with several DEs ...

ZDNET's key takeaways RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience.Linux doesn't require as much RAM as Windows.More ...

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...

Red Hat is warming to the use of the Linux operating system on desktop computers, a difficult market where customers are picky and Microsoft is the leader. Raleigh-based Red Hat, the leading seller of ...

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

Several companies join to launch a consortium to promote Linux for desktop computers, a significant expansion for an operating system that today fits more comfortably on servers. Stephen Shankland ...

There are more interesting Linux desktop distributions to choose from than ever before. However, if you’re looking for major distros with a great deal of support, you’ll want to look at the big four: ...

MX Linux is a blend of mostly old and some new things. The result is an appealing midweight Linux operating system. The midweight category is a bit unusual. Desktop environments that run well on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Imagine if Windows 10 had something like seven different versions ...

That is very impressive, François! I wasn't expecting to see a series of murals when I walked in, but there they are. What exactly am I looking at? You want me to guess, do you? Well, if I had to ...