ZDNET's key takeaways Running Linux from a USB drive is possible.You can boot just about any distribution you want from USB.There are some things you should consider before going this route. I've used ...

Using Ubuntu Linux to import and edit photos from a digital camera. By J. D. Biersdorfer Companies are starting to see the advantages of being able to do large amounts of computing with technology ...

By my count, Linux has over 11% of the desktop market. Here's how I got that number - and why people are making the leap.

Let me paint a picture for you. I was running a virtual instance of another Linux operating system this morning with VirtualBox. Everything was going fine (as it usually does) until it wasn't. The ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Both Linux Mint and Zorin OS are great operating systems.You'll find ease of use and a wide range of ...

Ultimately, every problem in the constantly evolving IT software stack becomes a database problem, which is why there are 418 different databases and datastores in the DB Engines rankings and there ...

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Ubuntu Server, developed by Canonical Ltd., is a free, open-source Linux distribution based on Debian. Widely recognized for its ease of use and robust performance, Ubuntu Server hosts websites, file ...

Valve recently announced the Steam Deck, its entry into the handheld PC market that would be fully integrated with Steam. Alongside some impressive specs for its small size, Valve has confirmed that ...

Motorola has launched its first handset powered by Linux, in a move being closely watched by those who foresee a bright future for the open-source operating system on portable devices. The Schaumburg, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Before you attempt these alternative Arch installation methods, I ...