On a traditional, mutable Linux operating system, the base system files are writable. Everything goes; you and your apps can ...

The team behind ZorinOS has released the beta version of the open-source operating system, and it's not only stunning but also more user-friendly.

Their objective is to allow users to experience the goodness of Linux while minimizing the learning curve that’s associated when switching to a different operating system. They ...

We list the best USB bootable distros, to make it simple and easy to recover data, work from home or install new software. There are several uses for shoving Linux distros inside a USB flash drive.

ZDNET's key takeaways Bazaar is a free tool for managing Flatpak apps.It can be installed on any Linux distro with the ...

I've done some reading about immutable Linux distros and, well, I guess I don't get what all the fuss is about. The idea seems to be to 'harden' a system by making it hard to modify, but. . . Isn't ...

Kumander Linux is a refreshing blend of Debian 11.3 running the Xfce desktop redesigned with the look and feel of Windows 7. Numerous popular Linux distros already brand themselves as Windows-centric ...

During my two dozen years of writing about open source and reviewing hundreds of Linux distributions, I have developed a keen interest in Linux offerings that break out of the traditional Linux ...

Commodore argues its distro, based on Debian, and bundled with a host of free games, is a 'Linux-based sanctuary from tech ...

A new Linux vulnerability, known as 'Looney Tunables' and tracked as CVE-2023-4911, enables local attackers to gain root privileges by exploiting a buffer overflow weakness in the GNU C Library's ...