Linux is all about choice, and choosing a distribution is only the first step. Linux distros usually have a default desktop environment, but there are a slew of desktop environments available to use.

Whether you're customizing your Linux install or choosing a distro to go with, one of your many options is the desktop environment you use. There are tons to choose from, all with different benefits ...

Linux doesn't get nearly the attention or credit it deserves in the consumer realm. Most web servers run on Linux, and anyone who engages in secondary education in programming will undoubtedly spend ...

Canonical has announced that it’s abandoning plans to develop versions of the Ubuntu operating system that run on smartphones and tablets… and that means the company is also giving up on the Unity ...

Canonical has decided to try a new approach to the Linux desktop with next year's Long-Term Support (LTS) Ubuntu Linux 24.04 release. This new release will use an immutable Linux system with ...

Not all Linux desktop environments are created equal. Some desktops are better suited for skilled Linux users. There are some desktops that make new users feel right at home. One aspect of Linux that ...

In today's open source roundup: Five of the best desktop environments for Linux. Plus: Debian will switch from Libav to FFmpeg. And Samsung launches a clamshell Android phone in China One of the best ...

You can customize nearly every last inch of your Linux installation to fit your liking, and it starts with choosing the right desktop environment. Whether you're a ...

When “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” becomes a Linux desktop environment.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Imagine if Windows 10 had something like seven different versions ...

When Canonical abandoned its Ubuntu for smartphones project, an independent group of developers called called UBPorts picked up the pieces of open source code and carried on. Over the last few years, ...