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This is my all-time Linux distro - and I've tried them all

elementary OS vs. Ubuntu Budgie: Two beautiful Linux distros, but which is right for you?

These Linux distros are as elegant as they are user-friendly. Here's how to decide between them.
5 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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The lightweight Linux distro every media junkie should try - and why

The latest release of 4MLinux might be just the ticket you need, if you create and consume media like it's your job.
5 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
How Debian 13's little improvements add up to the distro's surprisingly big leap forward

The new Debian Libre Live is all about free software, but I need my proprietary apps

The Debian project releases a new Live distribution that takes open-source very seriously.
5 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
The top two Linux distros that Windows 10 users are choosing now

The top 2 Linux distros Windows 10 users are fleeing to right now - and why

Windows 10 is gone, and millions are turning to Linux. Here are the distros benefiting most, and what makes them so great.
5 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Why people keep flocking to Linux in 2025 (and it's not just to escape Windows)

By my count, Linux has over 11% of the desktop market. Here's how I got that number - and why people are making the leap.
6 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Linux
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Nextcloud Office vs. OnlyOffice: I tested both to find the best Microsoft 365 alternative

Want an office suite that isn't tied to Microsoft 365 or even Google Workspace? These open-source options run anywhere - and one of them is perfect for you.
6 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
Aurora desktop.

This immutable Linux distro has a killer tool that sets it apart - and makes ditching Windows easy

With so many Linux distributions available, it takes something special to lure users away from Windows. Aurora checks all the boxes.
6 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
Linus Torvalds is surprisingly optimistic about vibe coding - except for this one 'horrible' use

What Linus Torvalds really thinks about AI and software development might surprise you

Linux's leader, Linus Torvalds, and his friend, Dirk Hohndel, discuss AI, Rust, and Linux's human side.
6 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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My 8 must-use Linux commands, and how they can make your life easier

Sure, using the Linux command line is optional. But these are commands I rely on every day, and you can benefit from them, too.
6 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Struggling to track AI agents? This open-source tool gives you a single source of truth

Solo.io's new Agentregistry gives you a better way to discover, validate, and operate AI agent skills across frameworks and platforms.
6 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence
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Cloud-native computing is poised to explode, thanks to AI inference work

CNCF leaders predict hundreds of billions of dollars more of AI work for cloud-native computing in the next 18 months.
6 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence
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Valve's new Steam Machine will make 2026 a massive year for Linux

The Linux community should be excited. Valve just made an announcement that could change everything.
6 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Kubernetes, cloud-native computing's engine, is getting turbocharged for AI

The Certified Kubernetes AI Conformance Program is establishing a new standard for AI-based cloud-native computing.
6 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Cloud
The chmod man page viewed within a terminal.

My 2 favorite tools for reading Linux manual pages the easy way

Linux man pages are packed with helpful info, but they can be overwhelming. Here's how to make them easy to read and use.
6 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Why even a US tech giant is launching 'sovereign support' for Europe now

Red Hat's new offering comes in response to a broader trend sweeping Europe.
6 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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