The traditional approach has a lot of potential problems.

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Dabbling for the first time in Linux starts with choosing a Linux distribution. A typical “Linux” system is built up of software from many different open-source projects, including the Linux kernel.

Linux offers freedom and control that few other operating systems can match, but the learning curve can be steep for those new to it. While the community is welcoming and resources are abundant, ...

Linux. This not so well-known but widely used operating system is often too scary for beginners to even want to try. This article is intended for those of you who would like to know a bit more about ...

That sets up a potentially daunting decision if you're going in blind (though I enjoy that approach)! But choice should be viewed as a positive element in the Linux world. So my goal here is to ...

I've used just about every Linux distribution and found some are targeted toward specific users. Some are created for businesses, some for gamers, some for hardcore geeks, and some for users who've ...

So you have decided to give the Linux operating system a try. You have heard it is a good stable operating system with lots of free software and you are ready to give ...

For all the media attention that goes to Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Fedora, and the other leading Linux distributions, casual observers would have to be forgiven if they have no idea that hundreds of other ...