Matt Hartley

An operating system is of no value whatsoever without needed applications to get things done on a day to day basis. And even though this sounds obvious,

Over the past few years, I've come to the conclusion that cutting-edge software availability is the leading indicator of which Linux distribution I'm

When you come from the proprietary operating system way of thinking, it's difficult to get your mind around the idea of not automatically needing to

For many of us working in an enterprise space, the need for a solid personal information manager (PIM) is a must. Unfortunately, unless you're running

I feel a certain kinship with newer Linux converts. Switching to Linux on the desktop is definitely a unique experience that many of us tend to forget.

Nearly everyday, I'm told that users of Linux distros don't need to worry about malware on their computers. After all, many newer users rationalize that

For many people such as myself, using Skype is a necessary evil. Those of us who work within offices that utilize Skype as their primary means of

Over the past few months, there's been a lot of talk about Microsoft's push towards Metro with the upcoming release of Windows 8. While there's still

Ask any long-term Linux enthusiast, and they'll be the first to tell you there isn't much you can do with another operating system that you can’t do with

In years past, we've offered comparisons of KDE vs GNOME, along with comparisons of other desktop environments. But what about two desktop environments

Over the years, I've spent a fair amount of my time pointing out how I would "create" an Ubuntu-based distro differently if given the opportunity. Then it

Over the years, I've spent a fair amount of my time pointing out how I would "create" an Ubuntu-based distro differently if given the opportunity. Then it