Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. There's an easy way to experiment and answer those questions: ...

Installing Linux is only half the job—you've got to set it up to accommodate your workflow as well.

If you've ever suffered through a painful Windows update or watched in disbelief as your MacBook decided to slow to a crawl and switch its fan into jumbo-jet-at-takeoff mode, you know that there's one ...

Ubuntu is considered one of the most popular Linux-based operating systems designed for common platforms, namely PCs and network servers. It's a versatile option for tech-savvy geeks looking for a ...

The cheapest way to get Ubuntu Linux is to download it, burn it to a CD, and then install it on your PC of choice. The easiest way to get Ubuntu is to buy it pre-loaded on a Dell PC. The U.S. consumer ...

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

When Mark Shuttleworth started Ubuntu in September 2004, I was one of the guys that rushed to an ftp pub to download the ISOs. It is almost 3 years since, Ubuntu has come along way and recently Ubuntu ...

The custom Linux distribution formerly known as Ubuntu Eee is now called Easy Peasy. And as of tonight, it’s available for download. Easy Peasy is based on Ubuntu 8.10 and includes custom drivers and ...

Fans of Ubuntu Linux may recall that the Ubuntu 13.04 development cycle is a little different from those of versions past, as Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth outlined back in October. Not only is ...