Red Hat, IBM and an open-source consortium are each beginning serious work to advance Linux for use on desktop computers, possibly making the OS a more serious threat to Microsoft. Stephen Shankland ...

Not all Linux desktop environments are created equal. Some desktops are better suited for skilled Linux users. There are some desktops that make new users feel right at home. One aspect of Linux that ...

On the flip side, the Linux ecosystem has several flavors that feature a bare-minimum number of packages and services.

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

Ubuntu Summit The Register FOSS desk sat down with Canonical's vice-president for engineering, Jon Seager, during Ubuntu Summit earlier this month. This is a heavily condensed version of our ...

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 ...

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 ...

Readers had a range of responses to news of a new consortium promoting Linux on the desktop (see story). Here’s a sampling: Regarding Dell’s failed effort to push Red Hat on the desktop, a couple of ...

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

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