Linux is not the same as Windows. The operating system is operated and configured differently than Windows and Windows programs cannot be started directly. With the help of virtualization or Wine, ...

Using Linux has changed the way I approach technology, making me a more informed and capable Windows user. Linux has taught ...

If you're trying out Linux—or completely switching over to it—after getting used to Windows or macOS, you're going to have to familiarize yourself with how software gets installed on this open source ...

We're now veering into the realm of universal package managers, which are named as such because they work on nearly any Linux ...

Why it matters: Linux has become the backbone of many technology standards and software products. In the traditional desktop space, however, the open-source kernel is anything but a successful. If the ...

For decades, Linux distributions have relied on native packaging formats like DEB and RPM to distribute software. These formats are deeply integrated into the Linux ecosystem, tied closely to the ...

Linux Mint has a reputation for being an easy-to-use Linux distribution, making it a good option for folks who may be new to Linux, but already familiar with Windows or macOS. The latest version of ...

Microsoft has released an open source tool that makes it easier for programmers and developers to run Linux on Windows 10. The new tool, released last week, also helps Linux distribution maintainers ...