Chromebooks with the right stuff inside are now able to install and run a complete Linux experience with the KDE desktop without giving up the Chrome OS on the same device. It is not yet flawless, but ...

ZDNET key takeaways There are plenty of Linux distributions to choose from.Many of those distributions are general ...

Installing Ubuntu 16.04 as a virtual machine (VM) on ESXi is a relatively simple process, provided you know how to work around some of the "gothcas" that can complicate the process. In this article, I ...

If you’ve spent any time looking around Linux subreddits, you may have seen some desktop screenshots where the user has their terminal displaying their system’s specs next to the logo of the operating ...

I don’t care where the application comes from, if it’s helpful I’ll use it. But with the Linux desktop, there are numerous ways to install an application. You ...

So installing a complete Linux distribution — desktop and all — may be a better option for you. A few years ago, I played around with a halfway measure to run a KDE desktop on a Chromebook within the ...