Chrome vs. FirefoxBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on May 15, 2013Which browser is better for desktop Linux users?
Debian 7: The New UpstreamBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on May 07, 2013Just because the new Debian release isn't focused on the desktop doesn't mean it won't be influential.
Ubuntu SoftwareBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on May 06, 2013These are some of the most useful applications available for Ubuntu Linux.
From GNOME Linux Desktop to OpenStack Cloud [VIDEO]By Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on May 02, 2013Red Hat's Mark McLoughlin, the top OpenStack developer in the world by volume of code commits, wasn't always a cloud guy. He started out a key figure in the GNOME Linux desktop.
Ubuntu DriversBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on April 29, 2013These tips can help you find and install the Ubuntu drivers you need for video cards, printers, scanners and wireless devices.
Ubuntu Software Center ExploredBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on April 15, 2013Find out where the Ubuntu Software Center came from, how it works and what alternatives are available.
Ubuntu File SharingBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on April 08, 2013These six tools allow you to share files across your local network or via the cloud.
OpenSUSE 12.3 vs. Ubuntu 13.04By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on March 25, 2013While Ubuntu is still a great choice for newbies, OpenSUSE 12.3 is ideal for more advanced Linux users.
Dispelling FUD About UbuntuBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on March 18, 2013You don't have to love everything Ubuntu does, but don't forget its noteworthy achievements and contributions to the Linux community.
Ubuntu's Community ProblemBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on March 12, 2013Are the interests of Canonical and Ubuntu identical? Some Ubuntu contributors are starting to question that assumption.
Ubuntu Display Server FalloutBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on March 11, 2013The rivalry between Mir and Wayland could serve to make both projects stronger.
GNOME Classic Repeats HistoryBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on March 05, 2013Considering the discussion that preceded its creation, GNOME Classic looks likely to disappointment users.
Google Chrome OS vs. UbuntuBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on March 04, 2013See how the two operating systems compare for installation, look and feel, and peripheral support.
Why the Ubuntu Tablet Is a WinnerBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on February 25, 2013The mobile versions of Ubuntu are impressive, but the OS may have more success on tablets than on smartphones.
Why More People Are Choosing UbuntuBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on February 19, 2013Ubuntu is succeeding in areas where many other desktop Linux distributions have failed.
Ubuntu Pros and ConsBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on February 19, 2013Is Ubuntu the last, best hope of Linux? Or the betrayer of everything that open source stands for?
The Impact of Microsoft Office for UbuntuBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on February 11, 2013If the rumors are true and Microsoft releases a version of Office for Ubuntu, what will that mean for enterprises, for Ubuntu and for competing products like LibreOffice and Google Docs?
Ubuntu: What They're Doing Right and WrongBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on February 04, 2013The Linux distribution does a great job with peripheral detection, community, easy backup, the Software Center and more.
Pros and Cons of a Ubuntu Rolling ReleaseBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on January 29, 2013Abandoning the time-based release schedule could provide easier access to bleeding-edge technology, but would it sacrifice stability?
Nine Improvements Overdue in LibreOffice WriterBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on January 29, 2013The latest version adds some welcome new features, but LibreOffice Writer has some legacy issues that should have been addressed years ago.
How to Overcome Common Ubuntu HasslesBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on January 14, 2013These suggestions can make it easier to choose your hardware, find the software you need, extend the battery life for your laptop, and more.
Open Source Software: The Mega ListBy Cynthia Harvey |
Open Source Article Published on December 19, 2012A jaw-dropping 1,000+ open source software tools. Open source software for, well, everything: Desktop, security, multimedia, small businesses, enterprises, education....
Top 10 Things Ubuntu Is Doing RightBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on December 17, 2012Its Debian foundations, strong brand name, Canonical support and many other features are helping Ubuntu bring Linux to a wider audience.
Top Linux Trends 2012-2013By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on December 11, 2012What stories trended in 2012? Which ones will affect open source next year? The answer is not always obvious -- and some stories have been under-reported.
Consequences of Dell Embracing UbuntuBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on December 10, 2012At this point, Dell offers only one compelling Ubuntu-based product for home users--not enough to show that it is taking desktop Linux seriously.
GNOME's Next StepBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on December 04, 2012OK, GNOME has listened -- once. But that is only the beginning of the recovery process it needs to go through.
20 Ubuntu Apps For Daily LifeBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on November 27, 2012These are the applications I use every day on my Ubuntu system.
The Cost of UbuntuBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on November 26, 2012It seems unlikely that the Ubuntu desktop will ever turn a profit.
64 Open Source Tools for the Mobile WorkforceBy Cynthia Harvey |
Open Source Article Published on November 26, 2012Open source mobility projects continue to increase slowly but steadily, while open source mobile development tools are skyrocketing.
Absolutely Amazing Ubuntu AlternativesBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on November 05, 2012Linux users live in an Ubuntu world, yet that doesn’t mean there aren’t great alternatives.
Choosing a Desktop: Mate vs XfceBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on October 31, 2012Trying to decide between Mate and Xfce as your Linux desktop? Although both come from a similar tradition, the two are more than just equivalents.
Will XP Users Shun Windows 8 in Favor of Ubuntu?By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on October 30, 2012While Ubuntu use is growing, a flood of new users is unlikely unless the open source community does a better job of getting the word out.
State of Sexism in FOSSBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on October 23, 2012Women's issues have become accepted concerns in open source. What is there to show for all the effort?
Why Ubuntu's Donation Model is BrilliantBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on October 16, 2012Ubuntu’s request for user donations could use some tweaks, yet it’s a system worth supporting.
Desktop Linux: Diversity is the New RealityBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on October 09, 2012Diversity on the Linux desktop? It's extensive and it's here to stay -- and it's just what the desktop needs.
Is Ubuntu Shutting Out Old PCs?By Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on October 08, 2012While understandable, Ubuntu’s focus on newer hardware has a distinct downside.
Fallout from Ubuntu's New Shopping LensBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on October 01, 2012Ubuntu users are irritated (or worse) about the Amazon affiliate program. Yet there are solutions.
How I Saved a Mac Using UbuntuBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on September 25, 2012Strange but true: a Mac meltdown was prevented using a Linux desktop.
What's Next for OwnCloud?By Sean Michael Kerner |
Open Source Article Published on September 04, 2012Open Source storage startup has a new release coming later this month.
GNOME Answers CriticismsBy Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on August 28, 2012Key personnel in the GNOME Project respond to the Linux desktop's highly vocal critics.
Division Within GNOMEBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on August 22, 2012Despite all the handwringing, GNOME just might survive after all.
Is GNOME Still Needed?By Bruce Byfield |
Open Source Article Published on August 21, 2012What happens to GNOME is going to have consequences beyond the immediate project.
15 Must Have Linux ApplicationsBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on August 16, 2012Essential Linux apps for the efficient open source desktop.
Three Top Ubuntu AlternativesBy Matt Hartley |
Open Source Article Published on August 07, 2012Sure, you like Ubuntu. But the Linux world offers more choices.
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