Debian vs. Ubuntu: How to pick the right Linux for your workflow

Debian is the classic server Linux, but tends to be the second choice on desktop hardware. It'd be wrong to write off Debian ...
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Why Using the Linux Terminal is Not As Good As It Sound

The terminal may seem powerful, but it's not always as good as it sounds. Learn all the misconceptions of using the Terminal vs using the GUI ...

This immutable Linux distro has a killer tool that sets it apart - and makes ditching Windows easy

ZDNET key takeaways Immutable operating systems are the way of the future.Aurora is an immutable distribution based on Fedora ...

Ubuntu Budgie vs. Pop!_OS: I've used both Linux distros - here's how to choose

ZDNET's key takeaways Pop!_OS and Ubuntu Budgie are similar, yet different.Both distributions are based on Ubuntu and perform ...

My 8 must-use Linux commands, and how they can make your life easier

Sure, using the Linux command line is optional. But these are commands I rely on every day, and you can benefit from them, too.

Want Linux in your pocket? Run it straight from a USB - but read this first

Thanks to the flexibility of Linux, it's possible to run the OS straight from a USB drive, but is that the right way to go? Let's take a look at the pros and cons.