After using Linux for nearly 30 years, I've created a list of the best Linux distributions I've used since the beginning. Here they are.

Today in Open Source: Your first Linux distro? Plus: Mark Shuttleworth an asset to desktop Linux? WordPress 3.6 is out! Foss Force has the results of a poll of their readers that asked about their ...

On the surface, they might seem similar, but they are actually quite different. Let's dive in.

Why it’s great: Ubuntu is one of the most recognizable Linux distributions, and for good reason. It offers a polished ...

Been using Ubuntu since 7.04 and like it to a point. Is there another distro that has better hardware support, features, etc..? Ubuntu setup easy enough but had some issues with video and capture ...

While anyone can install Ubuntu Linux on an Eee PC, you need to do a little tweaking to get the WiFi working. And if you want the Fn keys to let you adjust the volume and screen brightness, that’s a ...

You’ve heard all the accusations. Gaming on Linux is crazy, right? Gamers should use a Windows PC and be done with it. Linux is all terminal commands and Firefox stuff. Valve would like a word with ...

Also in today's open source roundup: Counter-Strike 1.6 has been ported to Android, and Google has released its annual Android Security Report Many new Linux users start out with Ubuntu, and become ...