Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. I chose Ubuntu for this guide not just because I'm familiar with ...

A typical Linux system is largely comprised of unrestricted, open-source software. But some of the most popular software around is either closed-source or open-source, but restricted by patents.

I downloaded the new nvidia drivers. I went to install them and it told me I was running X server and I needed to exit from it before I could install. The nvidia readme file told me to consult my ...

Solus is a fascinating Linux distribution. It's built from scratch, falls under the category of rolling release and by default ships with the Budgie desktop environment -- which was also developed by ...

For future driver versions, Nvidia prefers its open source kernel driver. The community has problems with this and is working on alternatives. Nvidia's next generation of graphics drivers will install ...

If you install the NVIDIA Control Panel, you can control most of your video card's settings and adjust them according to your preferences. You can change everything ...