Today’s IT managers face tough choices. PCs that run fine today have an uncertain upgrade path, now that Microsoft has chosen to discontinue Windows XP. Upgrade costs associated with Vista, coupled ...

SAN DIEGO--Linux may be entrenched in the data center, but it will need some sprucing up before the upstart operating system grabs a significant spot on the desktop PC. Cosmetic adjustments, better ...

On the flip side, the Linux ecosystem has several flavors that feature a bare-minimum number of packages and services. Despite the name, DietPi is perfect for non-Raspberry Pi devices and typical x86 ...

ZDNET's key takeaways RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience.Linux doesn't require as much RAM as Windows.More ...

If you prefer your desktop operating system to be prettier than the average bear, then Linux is where it's at.

The companies jointly develop software that lets Linux or Solaris computers running Ximian's Evolution software connect with Sun's e-mail and calendar server software. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET ...

Linux man pages are packed with helpful info, but they can be overwhelming. Here's how to make them easy to read and use.

Growing up as a kid in the 1990s was an almost magical time. We had the best game consoles, increasingly faster computers at a pace not seen before, the rise of the Internet and World Wide Web, as ...

I know many of you are still reluctant to phase out your NetWare servers in favor of Open Enterprise Server (OES) or SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). So we won’t talk about that today. Rather, I’m ...

Valve put out another small Beta to fix up an issue with the new Steam Deck screen-off downloads, and some other Desktop ...

Kaspersky launches Linux antivirus for Ubuntu and other distros. Features, system requirements and why the banned security firm has come to open-source desktops.