A minimal Linux distro from Microsoft? Anything is possible.

Linux now powers much of Azure, and Microsoft maintains its own Linux distribution to support cloud infrastructure and ...

Tech pro ThioJoe explores whether the open-source Linux ecosystem has any realistic path to overtaking Microsoft’s desktop ...

Linux is regularly appearing on IT organizations' shortlists for Web and application deployments. It is increasingly being considered for small databases (2-4 processors). In a Lintel world, we are ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Making a list of the best Linux software is a tough task. Hell, you could fill an entire book just by listing the various distros and desktop environments, let alone making a list of the best software ...

Linux is not the same as Windows. The operating system is operated and configured differently than Windows and Windows programs cannot be started directly. With the help of virtualization or Wine, ...

Valve's SteamOS hides a powerful Linux desktop beneath its console-like interface. With a few button presses, you can unlock ...