'Linux Desktop' Tag Index
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9 Major 2012 Events That Will Influence the Linux Desktop in Coming Years By Bruce Byfield | Article Published December 27, 2012 2012 was a lively year on the Linux Desktop, with the promise of more to come next year. Tags: Calligra, MySQL, open source, Linux Mint, tablet, KDE, Gnome, Linux desktop, MariaDB, Ubuntu Grudge Match: Ubuntu 12.10 vs openSUSE 12.2 By Matt Hartley | Article Published September 10, 2012 Which of these Linux desktops is superior? That may depend on who’s using them. Tags: Linux desktop, openSUSE, Linux, Ubuntu Seven Expectations of Linux Users By Bruce Byfield | Article Published July 24, 2012 The assumptions built in to Linux accustom its users to taking charge of their computing. Tags: Linux, Linux desktop The GNOME Exodus and KDE By Bruce Byfield | Article Published June 12, 2012 KDE is a mature desktop. So why aren't users who are fleeing Unity and the GNOME Shell considering it as an alternative? Tags: KDE, Gnome, Linux, Linux desktop Ubuntu 12.04 Delivers 5 Years of Enterprise Linux Desktop Support By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 26, 2012 Linux vendor aims to make it easier for companies to adopt the Linux desktop. Tags: open source, Linux desktop, enterprise linux, Ubuntu The GNOME 2 Zombie By Bruce Byfield | Article Published March 05, 2012 Disappointment with GNOME 3 has users pining for GNOME 2. But it's not always wise to resurrect the dead. Tags: KDE, Gnome, Linux desktop, Linux The Fragmentation of the Linux Desktop By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 17, 2012 Dissatisfaction with Unity and GNOME, among other factors, is wreaking havoc on the Linux desktop. Tags: Unity, Gnome, KDE, Linux desktop Is the Linux Desktop Dead? By Bruce Byfield | Article Published November 01, 2011 The increased importance of mobile computing raises questions about the Linux desktop's future. Tags: Linux desktop, Gnome, Linux, KDE 60 New Open Source Apps You've (Probably) Never Heard Of By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published October 25, 2011 You might have missed some of these open source software projects that have debuted recently. Tags: open source apps, Linux, Linux desktop Judging Ubuntu: Failures and Successes By Bruce Byfield | Article Published October 25, 2011 On Ubuntu's seventh anniversary, the dominant Linux distribution has a mixed record. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux desktop, Linux downloads, Canonical KDE's 'Plasma Active' Tops GNOME 3 and Unity By Bruce Byfield | Article Published October 11, 2011 Designed for touch screen tablets, KDE's Plasma Active is clearly superior to its rivals. Tags: KDE, Ubuntu, Linux desktop, Gnome, open source apps Pros and Cons of Open Source Software By Matt Hartley | Article Published October 10, 2011 Does the cost advantage justify the limits on functionality? Tags: open source, Linux desktop Building the Ultimate Modern Linux Desktop By Matt Hartley | Article Published September 20, 2011 A veteran Linux user lists his choices for a top-flight desktop. Tags: Gnome, KDE, Linux desktop, Ubuntu Windows 8, Metro, and the Linux Desktop By Bruce Byfield | Article Published September 20, 2011 Windows 8's Metro could indicate an unfortunate direction in the future of the Linux desktop. Tags: Metro browser, mobile, Linux desktop, Windows 8, Gnome, KDE Eight Complaints About the Linux Desktop By Bruce Byfield | Article Published September 08, 2011 The Linux desktop is like a colony that has gained independence yet still thinks that everything is done better in the mother country. Tags: Linux, Linux desktop, Gnome, KDE Are Linux Users Smarter or is Everyone Else Just Lazy? By Matt Hartley | Article Published August 15, 2011 Though some users claim the Linux desktop is difficult and complex, few real obstacles confront new users. Tags: Linux, Linux desktop Seven Concerns on the Linux Desktop By Bruce Byfield | Article Published August 09, 2011 After years of trying to match proprietary desktops, the Linux desktop has yet to find a new destination -- or even a compass point. Tags: Gnome, Linux desktop, Unity, KDE Does Loving Linux Make Us Dislike Windows? By Matt Hart | Article Published August 08, 2011 Is the Linux-Windows debate about OS politics, or something more pragmatic? Tags: Windows 7, Linux, open source, Windows, Linux desktop Linux Desktop Hits and Misses By Matt Hartley | Article Published August 01, 2011 Peripheral compatibility, software quality and community issues on the Linux desktop. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux desktop Flash Drive Linux vs. Standard Linux Desktops By Matt Hartley | Article Published July 18, 2011 Carrying your Linux OS on a flash drive has distinct advantages over the traditional desktop-based configuration. Tags: flash drive, Linux, Linux desktop Should Your Business Remaster Its Own Linux Distro? By Matt Hartley | Article Published May 23, 2011 Companies can re-brand existing Linux distributions with their own corporate identity to enjoy marketing and functional advantages. Tags: Linux desktop, Enterprise IT, business software, Linux Linux 2.6.39 Debuts with Improved Performance By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published May 19, 2011 New kernel released by Linus Torvalds provides performance and virtualization improvements. Tags: Linux kernel, Linux desktop, KVM, Red Hat, Linux Other Linux Distros' View of Ubuntu's Unity: It Ain't Pretty By Bruce Byfield | Article Published May 17, 2011 Many Linux developers are surprisingly lukewarm about Unity, which may create a major challenge for Ubuntu. Tags: Ubuntu, Unity, open source, Linux downloads, Linux desktop Does Microsoft's Skype Purchase Hurt the Linux Desktop? By Matt Hartley | Article Published May 16, 2011 What if Microsoft were to no longer maintain the Linux version of Skype? Tags: Linux desktop, Skype, Linux, open source, Linux downloads The Desktop Linux Paradox By Serdar Yegulalp | Article Published May 12, 2011 The Linux desktop keeps evolving yet never attains actual success. When will the core problems be addressed? Tags: Linux downloads, open source, Ubuntu, Linux desktop, Linux Are Usability Studies Hurting the Free Desktop? By Bruce Byfield | Article Published May 10, 2011 Interface problems with KDE, GNOME and Ubuntu suggest that the Linux desktop may be headed in the wrong direction. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux downloads, Linux desktop, KDE, Gnome How Ubuntu's Unity Can Be Improved By Matt Hartley | Article Published May 09, 2011 Ubuntu's developers could follow these tips to improve user experience for both existing and new Ubuntu users. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux desktop, Linux downloads, Canonical, Unity Why Is Ubuntu's Unity Squeezing out GNOME 3? By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 25, 2011 Given that Unity might be the Windows Vista of the Linux world, shouldn’t GNOME get more focus? Tags: open source, Canonical, Gnome, Linux desktop, Ubuntu Seven Alternatives to GNOME 3 By Bruce Byfield | Article Published April 19, 2011 If the Linux destkop’s new version isn’t right for you, your options are numerous. Tags: Gnome, Linux downloads, Linux desktop Ubuntu Unity vs. GNOME 3: Which is Better? By Bruce Byfield | Article Published April 12, 2011 Both Linux desktops were designed with usability in mind, yet one seems to have a slight edge. Tags: Ubuntu, open source, Linux downloads, Gnome, Linux desktop GNOME vs. KDE: The Latest Round By Bruce Byfield | Article Published April 05, 2011 Both GNOME and KDE Linux desktops have versions that are radically different from those each had a few years ago. Tags: open source, KDE, Gnome, Linux downloads, Linux desktop Problems Linux Enthusiasts Refuse to Address By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 04, 2011 A Linux expert points out the nagging problems that keep the open source desktop from wide adoption. Tags: open source, USB, Linux, wireless, Linux desktop Will GNOME 3.0 Repeat the User Revolt of KDE 4.0? By Bruce Byfield | Article Published March 22, 2011 GNOME 3.0 is a release that will please developers and frustrate many users. Tags: KDE, Linux desktop, Linux downloads, open source software, Gnome 15 Must-Have Linux Desktop Apps By Matt Hartley | Article Published March 07, 2011 Linux downloads for work and play, from document sharing to music-video to communications. Tags: Gnome, Linux, audio, KDE, Linux desktop Why a Linux Aficionado Uses an iPhone By Matt Hartley | Article Published February 28, 2011 A Linux expert realizes that blind loyalty to a platform has its limitations. Tags: Linux downloads, Linux desktop, iPhone, iphone apps, open source 20 New User Misconceptions about Linux By Matt Hartley | Article Published February 21, 2011 Is Linux free of malware? Do you have to be a geek to use Linux? Does Linux make a political statement? Tags: Linux downloads, Ubuntu, Linux desktop, open source, MP3 Nine Current Flame Wars in Open Source By Bruce Byfield | Article Published February 16, 2011 Want to pick an argument about Linux? You’ve got a lot of choices. Tags: KDE, open source, Ubuntu, Linux desktop, Linux downloads 53 Open Source Replacements to Spice Up Your Desktop By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published February 15, 2011 Open source downloads for desktop search, virtual desktops, snazzy wallpaper and much more. Come on, live a little! Tags: software, Linux downloads, open source software, Linux desktop, open source tools The Joy of Remastering your Own Linux Distro By Matt Hartley | Article Published February 14, 2011 Remastering your own Linux distribution offers advantages like control, security and efficiency. Tags: enterprise software, Ubuntu, Linux, open source, Linux desktop Debian 6.0: Stability and Power to the People By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 31, 2011 The Debian 6.0 relase puts to rest one longstanding myth while perpetuating another. Tags: Linux desktop, Debian, firmware, open source, Ubuntu Eight Completely Free Linux Distros (And One More) By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 25, 2011 Linux distributions that are completely free of proprietary software are a true rarity. Tags: Debian, Linux, FOSS, free software, Linux desktop CoreTrace Brings Application Whitelisting to Linux, Mac By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 24, 2011 Do Linux and Mac users need another layer of application security? At least one vendor thinks so and is building a solution to meet the need. Tags: security, CoreTrace, application security, Mac, Linux desktop Forget GNOME and KDE, Xfce 4.8 Runs Simpler and Faster By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 19, 2011 The latest version of Linux desktop Xfce 4.8 balances speed and convenience. Tags: open source, xfce, KDE, Gnome, Linux desktop Ubuntu's Unity Desktop: Tragically Ironic Product Name By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 11, 2011 Ubuntu’s move to use Unity instead of the GNOME shell of previous releases is sparking discord. Tags: Unity, Gnome, Ubuntu, open source software, Linux desktop Switching to Linux (For the Right Reasons) By Matt Hartley | Article Published January 05, 2011 Linux isn’t malware-proof, nor does it mean you’ll never need to upgrade your hardware. Tags: Linux, malware, hardware, Linux desktop, enterprise software 2010: The Year in Free and Open Source Software By Bruce Byfield | Article Published December 21, 2010 Linux and open source software saw gains this year, yet also saw a trend that may prove a serious reversal. Tags: open source, OpenOffice, SCO, Linux, Linux desktop Ubuntu Myopia Continues Among Users By Matt Hartley | Article Published December 20, 2010 Ubuntu is a good Linux distribution, but does the large user community realize that there are others? Tags: Ubuntu, Linux downloads, open source, Fedora, Linux desktop Non-Profits Lead The Way With Linux By Matt Hartley | Article Published December 13, 2010 Non-profits, schools and libraries have migrated to Linux to help the bottom line. Tags: Linux downloads, school, Linux, Linux desktop, Libraries KDE 4.6 Beta: Finding New Directions By Bruce Byfield | Article Published December 08, 2010 KDE 4.6 falls short of the dramatic changes of early KDE 4 releases, yet it lays the groundwork for the desktop’s future development. Tags: KDE 4, Widget libraries, Linux downloads, open source tools, Linux desktop Seven Improvements Needed in KDE By Bruce Byfield | Article Published November 29, 2010 The KDE desktop has come a long way in the last two years, yet still requires some fixes to be its best. Tags: Linux desktop, open source, Gnome, KDE, Linux downloads LibreOffice Rethinks the Office Suite By Bruce Byfield | Article Published November 16, 2010 OpenOffice and LibreOffice could diverge more quickly than most observers imagined. Tags: OpenOffice.org, office suites, Linux desktop, enterprise software, open source Aerodynamic Elephants and Free Software Without Freedom By Bruce Byfield | Article Published November 10, 2010 A response to those critics who suggest that open source software needs to become more like proprietary software. Tags: Linux downloads, open source, Linux, free software, Linux desktop Linux: Does Being Competitive with Windows Matter? By Matt Hartley | Article Published November 08, 2010 The Linux desktop may actually be hampered by its efforts to compete with Windows. Tags: Linux, Linux desktop, Ubuntu, Linux downloads, Windows Improving The Linux Desktop: 20 Needed Fixes By Matt Hartley | Article Published November 01, 2010 The Linux desktop needs to focus on new users, improve wi-fi tools, work better with commercial software, among other necessary changes. Tags: Linux, Wi-Fi, Linux downloads, Linux desktop, Ubuntu Linux Foundation Merges with Consumer Electronics Linux Forum By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published October 27, 2010 Linux Foundation continues to bulk up, gobbling yet another organization as the market grows for Linux on consumer devices. Tags: Linux Foundation, open source software, open source, Linux desktop, Linux Shuttleworth on Ubuntu's Future By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published October 27, 2010 Ubuntu Developer Summit (UDS), Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth talked about his hopes for the future of Linux, among other topics. Tags: Linux, Linux desktop, Ubuntu, Shuttleworth, open source software 50 Awesome Open Source Apps You've (Probably) Never Heard Of By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published October 25, 2010 Open source downloads for audio, video, backup, ecommerce, document management, networking and many other desktop tasks. Tags: open source tools, open source, Linux downloads, Linux desktop, open source software Ubuntu Aims for Linux Desktop Unity By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published October 25, 2010 Mark Shuttleworth announces a major shift for Ubuntu as new Unity interface will be default for next release – just don't call it a fork of GNOME. Tags: Gnome, Linux desktop, Shuttleworth, Linux downloads, Ubuntu How will GNOME 3.0 be Received? By Bruce Byfield | Article Published September 28, 2010 Based on the preview of GNOME 3.0, the Linux desktop release may encounter some significant user resistance. Tags: Linux downloads, KDE, open source, Gnome, Linux desktop 20 Linux Apps That Make the Desktop Easier By Matt Hartley | Article Published September 22, 2010 Focusing on both KDE and GNOME, Linux desktop apps that make daily use faster and more efficient. Tags: Gnome, KDE, open source, Linux desktop, Linux downloads Ubuntu, Canonical Wallow in Muddy Waters with Contributors' Agreements By Bruce Byfield | Article Published September 21, 2010 The Canonical Contributor Agreement is riddled with potential difficulties, causing concern among various parties. Tags: Linux desktop, Shuttleworth, Ubuntu, open source tools, Canonical When Will Linux Email Catch up to Gmail? By Joe Brockmeier | Article Published September 20, 2010 Among all the open source email apps, EpiceBird, Thunderbird, Evolution, KMail, and Claws, not a single one measures up to Gmail. Why not? Tags: evolution, Linux desktop, Email management, Linux, Linux downloads KDE and the Expansion of the Desktop By Bruce Byfield | Article Published September 09, 2010 New KDE features are designed to make desktop icons more efficient and reduce the clutter when using multiple windows. Tags: KDE 4, KDE, Linux, Linux desktop, open source Migrating a Small Business To Linux By Matt Hartley | Article Published September 07, 2010 Whether migrating to Linux is advisable depends on a given business’s priorities. Tags: Linux downloads, Linux desktop, Linux, SMB, open source 7 Things You Can Do in KDE, But Not in Windows By Bruce Byfield | Article Published September 02, 2010 Some of these features are not unique to the KDE Linux desktop. Tags: KDE, Linux desktop, Linux downloads, Linux, open source Top 20 Apps for GNOME Fans By Matt Hartley | Article Published August 24, 2010 Leading Linux downloads to improve the GNOME desktop’s speed and efficiency. Tags: open source, Gnome, Linux downloads, Linux, Linux desktop KDE 4.5 Trades Revolution for Evolution By Bruce Byfield | Article Published August 18, 2010 The KDE 4 series could still use some polish, yet KDE 4.5 represents a milestone in a multi-year development process. Tags: KDE 4, Linux desktop, open source, Linux downloads, KDE Fotoxx Linux Photo Editor: Simpler than GIMP By Akkana Peck | Article Published August 16, 2010 Despite its low profile, the Fotoxx Linux image editor could gain adoption as users realize its merits. Tags: Linux, Linux downloads, photos, Linux desktop LinuxCon Analysts: Linux Is Winning By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published August 12, 2010 Analysts from IDC and Forrester highlight Linux and open source successes and best practices for future enterprise growth and adoption. Tags: Linux desktop, open source, Linux, Linux server, open source software LinuxCon: Open Source Patent Crisis Is Not Going Away By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published August 12, 2010 Lawyer Eben Moglen cheers the free and open source software movement's achievements, but warns about what's needed to defend it in a world where sharing and profit must coexist. Tags: Linux, Patent Reform, Linux downloads, Linux desktop, patents OpenOffice 3.3 Beta: The Shape of Things to Come? By Bruce Byfield | Article Published August 11, 2010 OpenOffice needs enough interface improvements and feature enhancements to keep Oracle busy for some time to come. Tags: OpenOffice, OpenOffice.org, Linux, Open Office, Linux desktop Desktop Linux: Great for the Environment, Bad for Economy? By Matt Hartley | Article Published August 10, 2010 Is using desktop Linux better for the environment and the economy than running Windows or Mac OS X? Tags: Linux, Apple iPad, Linux desktop, Windows, linux os LinuxCon: Linux's Future in the Spotlight By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published August 09, 2010 The annual Linux Foundation event kicks off with a lineup of sessions and speakers highlighting the present and future direction of the open source operating system. Tags: open source software, Linux Foundation, Linux, open source, Linux desktop Why is Ubuntu Succeeding Where Linspire Failed? By Matt Hartley | Article Published August 05, 2010 Linspire was the Ubuntu of its day, yet it failed despite using tactics that are now succeeding wildly for Ubuntu. Tags: Ubuntu, open source tools, Linux desktop, Linux downloads, Linux Forking KDE 3: Trinity KDE's Timothy Pearson By Bruce Byfield | Article Published July 26, 2010 KDE 3 lives on, still used enthusiastically by plenty of KDE aficionados. Tags: KDE 4, KDE, Gnome, Linux desktop, Linux |
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