Ubuntu 11.04 “Natty Narwhal” has been out for about a week now, and it’s become clear that opinions are divided on Unity, its new desktop shell. One of the best things about Linux, however, is that ...

It’s not every week that sees the launch of a major release from one of the most popular Linux distributions. This week, however, we’ve had the benefit of not just one but two such landmark debuts.

To install Linux Mint on your VMware Workstation, begin by creating a new virtual machine within the software, selecting your ...

There are a few different reasons why the average person — as opposed to an enthusiast tinkerer — might want to try out one of the many available flavors of free Linux-based operating systems. If ...

If you’re contemplating switching from Windows or macOS to Linux or are an experienced user who enjoys exploring different distributions, you should consider Linux Mint and MX Linux. Below, I delve ...

Done With Windows? This Linux Distro Makes It Easy to Switch If you can't upgrade to Windows 11, or don't like what you've seen of it, install Linux Mint instead. Here's how to make the switch to an ...

Between Ubuntu 18.10, Manjaro 18.0 and Fedora 29 there's no shortage of updated desktop Linux goodness to enjoy right now, but fans of Linux Mint can also look forward to version 19.1 as Christmas ...

If you have an older PC that just doesn't meet the hardware demands of Windows 11, you're not out of options. Several Linux distributions are designed specifically for lightweight performance, ...

I'm trying to get myself back up to speed with Java, and some of my colleagues recommended I use OpenJDK instead of the typical jre/sdk. I'm running Linux Mint 11, and I installed open-jdk using the ...

Linux Mint has long held a cherished place in the hearts of Linux users seeking a balance between elegance, ease of use, and rock-solid stability. In 2025, that reputation is only strengthened with ...