And with Linux being open source, users are not only able to use the platform for free, they can also alter and re-distribute the operating system as their own distribution.

Trying Linux is easy—you can even install it on a USB drive or disc to try it out before committing. Enter the world of open-source here.

What it means to freeze a terminal window and lock a screen -- and how to manage these activities on your Linux system.

Once upon a time, using Linux without the terminal was unthinkable. Now? For average users, the terminal is totally optional.

Chromebooks are versatile, but can they run Linux? If you want to use Linux on Chromebook, here's how to do it. This guide will show you how to install Linux on Chromebook and get the most out of it.

First, you'll need to choose a Linux distribution you want to use. Linux distributions package up the Linux kernel and other software into a complete operating system you can use.

Best of all, with Linux, and some pieces of open source software, it doesn't take much effort to secure your Linux installation.

Stressing your Linux servers can be a good idea if you'd like to see how well they function when they're loaded down. In this post, we'll look at some tools that can help you add stress and gauge ...

With the release of Wine 8, the Windows replica for Linux has matured again and enables more Windows programs. In most cases, however, additional work is necessary to set up Windows programs.

Looking for the last, best system monitor you could ever imagine for the Linux desktop? Jack Wallen is certain he's found that tool in System Monitoring Center.