Companies like Valve have demonstrated that strategic vision and thoughtful integration can make Linux viable for large ...

Why switch to Linux? More security, more privacy, and freedom from vendor lock-in. And these distributions are as simple to ...

Unix, Linux computers vulnerable to damaging new attacks Security experts have uncovered a new class of vulnerabilities in Unix and Linux systems that let attackers take full control of computers.

What if we move to 16GB of RAM, which has long been considered the sweet spot? Things are going to work much better. In fact, with 16GB of RAM, most of the problems with 8GB go away, except for one -- ...

For people who just need a quick stopgap on an older machine, a Windows-lookalike distro might do the job. If the goal is ...

Two Operating Systems, One PC Is it possible to install Ubuntu Linux on my Windows XP computer so I can have both systems on one machine — without having to reinstall Windows? By J. D. Biersdorfer ...

Tech Services & Software Linux PC maker plans e-mail service Linare, a seller of cheap Linux PCs, plans to offer a free e-mail service for fans of the open-source operating system.

As Dell Inc. approaches its one-year anniversary of selling laptop and desktop computers preloaded with Ubuntu Linux, the company is continuing to expand the fledgling program to new computer ...

The Pakistani APT36 cyberspies are using Linux .desktop files to load malware in new attacks against government and defense ...

Lenovo webcam flaws let attackers deploy remote BadUSB exploits, risking keystroke injection and persistent malware.

The self-described “Linux Swiss Army Knife” PC packs a surprising amount of functionality. With its 2.5-inch IPS display and 47-key silicone membrane keyboard (which feels like an older TV ...

A Holiday Helper for the Computer Savvy The Zonbu Notebook computer starts at $280 with a service plan, and uses a modified version of Linux that offers most of the major PC functions.