In the vast and versatile world of Linux, the concept of a live environment allows users to run an entire operating system directly from a USB stick or CD without installing it on a computer's hard ...

In a world teeming with Linux distributions — from Ubuntu to Arch, Debian to Fedora — the idea of building your own may seem daunting, if not redundant. Yet, for many technologists, enthusiasts, and ...

The endless customizability is one of my favorite features of the Linux ecosystem, as there are tons of ways to fine-tune most distros to my liking. And I don’t just mean the UI either – practically ...

Germany-based Tuxedo Computers has released its tailor-made operating system as a stand-alone distribution that offers a reasonably productive option among the bloated supply of Linux variants.

Microsoft's name brand dominance, however, still plays a limiting factor, and breakthroughs in vertical markets remain marginal. "As far as going out and promoting open source for the broad base ...

Something to look forward to: Steam users have long wondered about when Valve might make the Steam Deck's custom Linux distro available for other devices. While the company hasn't disclosed its ...

A Commodore-themed talking Linux desktop, complete with hundreds of games, makes for the biggest distro we've seen yet.… In the halcyon days of 2011, The Register reported on a plan to make a modern ...

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Sun also is working to ensure interoperability among applications built for Sun's Solaris and standard Linux distributions, and vice versa, Schwartz said. "You'll be able to run Linux applications ...