Ubuntu uses GNOME, which is famous (or infamous) for its minimal and often bare-bones desktop environment. Thankfully, Ubuntu ...

Many folks (including yours truly) switch from Microsoft’s OS series to Linux for its privacy-first and open-source nature.

Maybe it was one piece of malware too many, maybe it was realizing that while Windows 7 doesn’t look like XP, there really wasn’t that much better about it, in any case the day had come when you ...

If you're looking for a new operating system or want to do a bit of distro hopping, you might be considering either Fedora or Ubuntu. Let me help you choose which to try first.

I have recently made the switch to Ubuntu (Warty) from Windows XP, having very little previous experience in Linux, and so far my experience has been very good although there are still a few nagging ...

[ See also: Ubuntu help: Finding answers fast and And the best Linux desktop distro of all is… ] You’ll need to run through the installation details yourself–I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. After you've done this, check out my guide to updating your ...

The Ubuntu Phone operating system (also known as the Ubuntu Touch and the two terms are interchangeable) has been available for a couple of years now. It’s designed as a mobile (or portable) operating ...

Hey everyone:<BR><BR>I can't seem to get the latest Ubuntu installed properly for some reason. Ubuntu installs fine, but when I try to boot up X, I get:<BR><BR>"No Screens Found" error<BR><BR>It then ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. After you've done this, check out my guide to updating your ...