Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.

If you're looking to migrate from Windows to Linux, you'll want a distribution with a familiar UI and a dependable base. VailuxOS easily checks both of those boxes.

One of the cooler changes from Cinnamon 6.6 is the remixed application menu. It's a pretty big deal because the application ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Vanilla OS and Bazzite are both immutable distributions.One is geared for general use and the other for ...

One of the most recommended Linux distros for Windows users has received a fresh update, improving usability, stability, and ...

Over the decades the number of Linux distributions has effectively exploded, from a handful in the late ’90s to quite literally hundreds today, not counting minor variations. There lately ...

Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is now available for download, bringing with it a redesigned Mint Menu, a pair of new system apps, and ...

A Linux distro is gaining a lot of popularity, it seems, as over a million Windows 10 and 11 users have already downloaded it ...

Happy Birthday, Linux. At 30 years old, you have made quite a reputation for yourself. Having spirited the rise of open-source software, you have turned the world of proprietary computing upside down.

The best Linux gaming distribution? Linux has much to offer gamers these days, but the sheer range of distribution choices can also be confusing. A writer at Softpedia recently shared some of his ...

Kumander Linux is a refreshing blend of Debian 11.3 running the Xfce desktop redesigned with the look and feel of Windows 7. Numerous popular Linux distros already brand themselves as Windows-centric ...