Why it’s great: Ubuntu is one of the most recognizable Linux distributions, and for good reason. It offers a polished ...

The first name on the list, Puppy Linux is a must-try Linux distro for low-end PC users. It is renowned for its extremely small size and minimal system requirement. The distro is designed to run ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Both BunsenLabs Boron and Bohdi Linux are outstanding distributions.These distros take advantage of ...

Explore the top Linux alternatives that challenge the notion of Windows and macOS' superiority in design and aesthetics.

There was a time when the gulf between a new computer and one a decade or more old was so large as to be insurmountable; when a Pentium was the chip to have an older computer had a 16-bit 8086 or 286.

Sparky Linux 7.2 is available to download now for free. It's incredibly fast, simple to use, and based on one of the most reliable operating systems on the market (Debian). You might find it a bit ...

I'm searching for a fast, clean, minimalistic distro to put on this older laptop I've got. The catch? I do want some kind of GUI/X environment that will run at least semi-quick on it. (More difficult ...

An old joke is that Emacs is a text editor with an operating system included, given that its extensibility and customization often goes far beyond traditional text editors. Part of its well-earned ...

One of the things about many user-friendly Linux desktops is that they can sometimes feel slightly limited. Take, for instance, GNOME. Yes, you can extend the feature set with the help of extensions, ...

Wolfi, from fortified software delivery firm Chainguard, is a young Linux “un-distro,” that is improving the cloud’s software supply chain. Can its innovative design launch a new solution for ...