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Linux. This not so well-known but widely used operating system is often too scary for beginners to even want to try. This article is intended for those of you who would like to know a bit more about ...

Dabbling for the first time in Linux starts with choosing a Linux distribution. A typical “Linux” system is built up of software from many different open-source projects, including the Linux kernel.

If you're thinking of getting into the world of Linux, you'll be happy to learn that there are hundreds, if not more, distributions to meet your needs. However, some are more comfortable for beginners ...

Linux has a reputation for being complex, but not all distributions require you to be a power user. In fact, the difference between many Linux distributions is like night and day. Some are designed ...

I've tried just about every take on the Linux distribution. From the user-friendly to the user-frightening, Linux has something for everyone. However, I would posit that even those Linux distributions ...

So you have decided to give the Linux operating system a try. You have heard it is a good stable operating system with lots of free software and you are ready to give ...

For all the media attention that goes to Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Fedora, and the other leading Linux distributions, casual observers would have to be forgiven if they have no idea that hundreds of other ...

Linux filesystems, such as EXT2, EXT3, and EXT4, are designed to minimize fragmentation, but it can still occur, especially on systems with limited disk space. Defragmentation in Linux is less common ...