Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. I once had a conversation with an Ubuntu Budgie developer who ...

So I tried a distro I'd never used before: Bodhi Linux. This distro epitomizes lightweight and is quite unlike any of the ...

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Plenty of specialized companies out there sell PCs with Linux, but Dell is one of the very few mainstream contenders to have done so over the years. After some spotty initial offerings, it’s taken a ...

In previous articles, we looked at how to configure the kernel as well as the key components of an embedded operating system (OS). This new article focuses on the hardware components of embedded Linux ...

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. This article is more than 6 years old. Way back in 2007 I bought ...

I was just thinking about old systems and Linux. Now I am wondering what is the oldest hardware Linux supports and still be usable, that is, as a desktop? Another thought I have is, how far should ...

Linux offers control, security, and freedom, but its learning curve, software, and hardware issues may challenge some users.