In a recent story, I wrote about the best three ways to pick up desktop Linux. These are: buying a PC with pre-installed Linux; Live Linux CD/USB-sticks; and installing an easy-to-use Linux ...

Linux-based operating systems are popular due to the wide range of flexibility they offer in terms of software and abilities. It can be a bit daunting to try to learn a new operating system and ...

Linux. This not so well-known but widely used operating system is often too scary for beginners to even want to try. This article is intended for those of you who would like to know a bit more about ...

Dabbling for the first time in Linux starts with choosing a Linux distribution. A typical “Linux” system is built up of software from many different open-source projects, including the Linux kernel.

The thing is, the more I think about it, the less sense the whole idea of a "beginner" Linux distro makes, and maybe it's a misguided way to get people onboard the Linux train. Th ...

This guide explains top 10 dangerous Linux commands in simple terms. Learn why they are risky and how beginners should think ...

Also in today's open source roundup: Black Lab Linux 7.6 released, and the meaning of Bash on Microsoft's Windows operating system Kali Linux is bird of a slightly different feather, in terms of Linux ...

The Linux job market is very hot right now, particularly for those with system administration skills. But how does one get started? The Linux Foundation has an interesting page about the evolution of ...

Most developers prefer Linux over other operating systems such as Windows. But, though it’s clearly the preferred choice, most folks will admit that it’s not exactly an ideal OS to use for beginners ...