If you’re thinking about creating your own Linux distribution, it can be a really exciting project, especially if you want an OS that’s perfectly tailored to your needs. One tool that can help you ...

Now that users have a general idea of what Linux is, this article will explain how it can be installed on a computer, along with the type of Distribution that should be used. Linux is an entirely free ...

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In a world teeming with Linux distributions — from Ubuntu to Arch, Debian to Fedora — the idea of building your own may seem daunting, if not redundant. Yet, for many technologists, enthusiasts, and ...

The Linux operating system has evolved from a niche audience to widespread popularity since its creation in the mid 1990s, and with good reason. Once upon a time, that installation process was a ...

Arch Linux Figure it out yourself . Arch Linux takes an entirely different approach to being difficult. You don't have to sit through hours of software compilation, but Arch assum ...

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OK, you've settled on which version of Linux you want to load on your old PC. Here's how to make it happen. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog ...

Over the decades, I've used or tested just about every Linux distribution available, and this one has stood above all else.

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