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5 reasons why Linux will overtake Windows and MacOS on the desktop - eventually
ZDNet· 29 minutes agoIn all the years I've used Linux, I've watched the market share for the open-source operating system...
This Linux distro is inspired by Windows' UI - and it works surprisingly well
ZDNet· 12 hours agoDeepin v 23 RC is available now and can be tested for free. The latest Deepin Linux desktop looks...
How to get a free Windows (or Linux) recovery image for your Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Microsoft Surface...
ZDNet· 23 minutes agoIf your system drive fails completely and you don't have a current backup image, it's the only...
This Linux distro isn't the easiest to use, but it's one of the most rewarding
ZDNet· 2 days agoNixOS is an open-source operating system that is available to install and use for free. It offers...
What is sudo in Linux and why is it so important?
ZDNet· 23 hours agoBack in the early days of Linux, things were exponentially more complicated. The distributions were far less mature and required a particular system account to get things ...
How to use the Linux history command - and what it can do for you
ZDNet· 2 days agoHistory does repeat itself -- at least with regards to the Linux command line interface (CLI)....
5 Linux commands for group management and how to use them
ZDNet· 6 days agoLinux is a powerful operating system that also happens to be the most secure platform on the market....
I've tried a zillion desktop distros - it doesn't get any better than Linux Mint 22
ZDNet· 5 days agoOver the years, I've tried more Linux distros than you can shake a laptop at. Since 2010, however,...
10 things I always do immediately after installing Linux - and why
ZDNet· 22 hours agoDepending on the desktop environment you've chosen (such as GNOME, Plasma, Budgie, Pantheon, Cinnamon, etc.), it probably has all the bits and pieces you're used to. This list should make using ...
How to log out of a Linux system from a script
Network World· 2 days agoExiting a script and logging out are very different, but sometimes you may need to log out of your Linux system from within a script. Most of the time,...