Linux distros now compete on design with polished installers and cohesive desktops, though consistency and customization tradeoffs still show.

Desktop only when one's needed.

I often sit around wondering what Linux can do to help attract new users. Sometimes, I come up with ideas that are pretty obvious and tend to center around how those teams could better market ...

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Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises.

Thinking about a Valve Steam system in 2026, with AMD Zen 4, RDNA 3, and DDR5 expected, so you can choose build or buy ...