Do you want to know how to tell real Linux geeks from people who just use it? Ask them what their favorite application packaging system is. Hardcore old-school Linux users will soon be telling you all ...

Flatpak is the superior universal package manager for desktop usage, and Snap is best for servers, IoT, robotics, etc. That ...

There you have it—five Linux tools and apps that you should install on day one to get the smoothest experience using Linux.

Linux apps can expand your Chromebook's capabilities and open up all sorts of interesting options — but first, you have to know where to begin. Google’s Chrome OS platform sure isn’t what it used to ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Linux has plenty of software for students. There's a wide range of apps for all types of needs.Each of ...

You can install the official Steam for Chromebook Beta on select Chromebooks to run Steam on a Chromebook. On unsupported Chromebooks, you can either use the Steam ...

Google is developing a Linux terminal app for Android. The Terminal app can be enabled via developer options and will install Debian in a virtual machine. This app is likely intended for Chromebooks ...

Arch Linux finally adds a new installer to ease a rather challenging process Your email has been sent Arch Linux is known as an operating system for pros, for those who really know the ins and outs of ...

Without doubt, there is a core set of applications and tools you need on all PCs, whether it’s your own machine or those of users. That set typically includes one or more Web browsers along with ...

The Simplehelp weblog has a great step-by-step tutorial for running Linux apps on your Mac using the free, open source programs Fink and FinkCommander. It's a many-step process, but the guide is very ...

There seems to be no end to the momentum propelling Linux into the mainstream these days, and this week news came out that’s surely among the most exciting developments yet. Specifically, many of the ...