But if you want to browse the internet, stream, or use most productivity software or office suites, you’ll find a capable ...

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

Not as a Server . One of the most common criticisms I hear about Arch Linux is that it's a rolling release distribution, ...

Point release brings Cinnamon tweaks, shiny apps, and Ubuntu's Hardware Enablement stack The latest point release to the ...

With 16GB of RAM, you can open far more tabs in your browser, do some gaming, use virtual machines, develop, and create video ...

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Dell says it is continuing to expand its fledgling program of selling laptop and desktop computers preloaded with Ubuntu Linux in new computer models and markets.

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.

Chilliware has released two software packages designed to make Linux-based computers more useful. XFaxtor, which costs $49.95, lets Linux computer owners send faxes using fax modems, a feature ...

Dell Computer has ceased shipping Linux on its desktop and notebook PCs. Citing slow demand for the operating system on client PCs over the last several quarters, a Dell spokesman said the PC ...

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 ...

News about Linux, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.