Companies like Valve have demonstrated that strategic vision and thoughtful integration can make Linux viable for large ...

Why switch to Linux? More security, more privacy, and freedom from vendor lock-in. And these distributions are as simple to install and use as MacOS or Windows.

Linux is now the fourth most popular desktop operating system in America, according to the latest report from StatCounter. This comes at a time of record adoption for the niche OS, which has now ...

The server-centric, open-source Linux distribution's latest beta is available with plenty of updates, and it could be your new favorite desktop operating system. Here's why.

Is Linux Mint 18 the best desktop operating system? Linux Mint 18 has been out for a little while now, and so far it’s getting mostly positive reviews. But one writer at ZDNet thinks that it’s ...

Microsoft’s vision for Windows in 2030 includes a “voice-first” interaction mode that shifts away from the traditional keyboard and mouse, making them feel “alien.” Under the hood, that means handing ...

Back when desktop Linux got its start, Microsoft kept it a niche operating system by using strong-arm tactics with PC vendors. For instance, when Linux-powered netbooks gave Microsoft serious ...

Either way, the need for a new operating system doesn’t mean you need a whole new computer. There are numerous ways to run other operating systems without going out and buying a new machine.

Windows 10 is the world's most popular desktop operating system, but it still has a long way to go. We break down what Microsoft needs to improve.

To get up and running, you just need a Mac with an internet connection. There are a handful of minimum requirements, but ...

Desktop 2.0 and the future of the networked operating system For too long, desktop operating systems have skated by on an outdated model of the world.