Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.

ZDNET's key takeaways Vanilla OS and Bazzite are both immutable distributions.One is geared for general use and the other for ...

If you're looking to migrate from Windows to Linux, you'll want a distribution with a familiar UI and a dependable base. VailuxOS easily checks both of those boxes.

PCWorld’s guide helps users navigate the overwhelming choice of approximately 250 Linux distributions by focusing on five main strains: Debian, Red Hat/Fedora, Arch, Slackware, and Gentoo.

There are plenty of gaming-focused Linux distros out there, and most of them are great if you want a smooth starting point ...

Perhaps a more generalized book like _Running Linux_, and then something closer to your choice of distro. Get used to doing some of your own research on-line and as was suggested do a lot of lurking.

The best Linux gaming distribution? Linux has much to offer gamers these days, but the sheer range of distribution choices can also be confusing. A writer at Softpedia recently shared some of his ...

I hear that SuSe's is pretty darn good, but I have never tried Suse since it's not available for download. I might get around to trying it once they have a new version with KDE 3+.<BR><BR>Mandrake's ...

Over the decades the number of Linux distributions has effectively exploded, from a handful in the late ’90s to quite ...

The first name on the list, Puppy Linux is a must-try Linux distro for low-end PC users. It is renowned for its extremely small size and minimal system requirement. The distro is designed to run ...