The reality is more complicated, however. A little further in the post, we’ll describe how to install WSL and get Linux running on your Windows PC, plus provide links to some helpful resources.

But if you want to browse the internet, stream, or use most productivity software or office suites, you’ll find a capable ...

Are you fed up with Microsoft Windows and ready to give Linux a try? Here’s how to get started. This guide for Linux discusses who the Linux OS is right for, what you need to get started, and ...

Suddenly, installing Linux and getting a PC's hardware to work was no longer solely the province of techies: Pretty well anyone could install it, work with it, and even use it regularly.

That said, while it’s easy to use Linux, Windows 8’s Secure Boot made it very difficult to boot and install Linux — or any other operating system for that matter — on a PC.

But now that I’m using Linux I’m going to write a series of posts about that describe how to get started with Linux and point you to some new possibilities in the world of Linux.

Note: If you're installing Linux on a Windows computer, the process shouldn't be too difficult (though you may want to brush up with our previous installation guide while you're here). If you're ...

Getting a fully equipped Linux-based Web server and desktop working on a PC is getting easier all the time, and the results are definitely worth the effort.

Getting Ubuntu The easiest way to try Ubuntu is to just buy a laptop or PC that already has Ubuntu installed on it. Dell, system76, and ZaReason are all reputable computer vendors who have shipped ...

Everything from software installation to hardware drivers works differently on Linux, though, which can be daunting. Take heart—you don’t even need to install Linux on your PC to get started.