Arch Linux has a reputation for being hard to use, but this distro has gotten a lot easier to run on your PC over the years.

Linux has been around since 1996 and has, over the years, been maligned as being too difficult for average users. In some cases, there were claims that Linux was simply too challenging for anyone who ...

A couple of weeks ago, Canonical – the people behind the Ubuntu Linux distribution – hosted a talk by the great Scott Jenson, ...

Linux is compelling because it's free and might work on a PC you already own. But there are so many challenges.

Microsoft Corp. spent a considerable amount of time, money and energy trying to convince corporate IT shops that moving from Windows to Linux servers wouldn’t make sense — but at least for now, it’s ...

A quiet advantage most people overlook but shouldn't.

Overview: Windows remains the most widely used operating system thanks to compatibility, gaming strength, and flexible ...

Windows 8 systems certified to run on ARM will not have the option to turn Secure Boot mode off. This will make installing Linux more difficult.

Linux places no special demands on hardware, so there are generally no limitations when choosing a Linux system. Even more feature-rich desktop distributions like Ubuntu with the Gnome desktop, ...