Choosing the right desktop environment can make or break your Linux experience. Here's the best options for new users.

KDE has launched its own immutable Linux distribution in alpha. It acts as a 'reference implementation', offering atomic ...

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There's a new Linux desktop on the horizon that wants to be your next old-school MacOS desktop clone. Does it succeed?

Companies like Valve have demonstrated that strategic vision and thoughtful integration can make Linux viable for large audiences. The Steam Deck proves that Linux can deliver a polished, cohesive ...

Newcomers to Linux often worry about system stability. Cinnamon has the advantage of being backed by the Linux Mint team, ...

Linux For All comes in just one flavor, the LXDE environment. However, LXDE is an inviting option that eliminates confusion and complexity in favor of a powerful desktop that is lightweight enough to ...

People have been talking about switching from Windows to Linux since the 1990s, but in the world of open-source operating systems, there is much more variety than just the hundreds of flavors of ...

Opening a new chapter in its 10-year history and a new front in its war against Microsoft, the leading Linux seller plans to announce its first version of the open-source OS for the desktop.

These are the five Linux desktop distributions open source expert Jack Wallen considers best suited for general usage.