I've used one Linux desktop or the other for decades now. But, I'm a Unix and Linux expert. For most people who just want a desktop and its applications to just work -- thank you very much -- the ...

We've previously linked to lists of open source alternatives to commercial software and Linux equivalents, but Linux fans can never have too many places to find free software. The Linux App Finder is ...

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One of the many things to consider when looking for an alternative operating system is whether or not there are the right apps to help you continue to be productive. No matter how secure or reliable ...

Linux only: The Jaunty Jackalope release celebration continues. App Runner adds items to the Gnome context menu to launch executables or scripts directly from the GUI—even letting you easily run as ...

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Sometimes, you really do just need to run a Windows app on Linux and perhaps WinBoat might make this easier with its promise of "seamless integration". We have Wine / Proton of course and they can run ...

Leading VPN firm, ExpressVPN, has just released its biggest ever update to its Linux app, promising to deliver a user-centric experience with usability and enhanced security at its core. ExpressVPN's ...

Google has announced Chrome OS will soon have Linux app support. Pixelbook will be the first to support the feature, with a preview version rolling out for the device today. Google will run Linux apps ...

Google has added a tabbed interface to the Terminal app in Android 16 Beta 3. The Terminal app lets you run Linux apps in a virtual machine on your Android device. Adding tabs makes it easier to ...