Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distros for all kinds of users, from Linux newbies to seasoned campaigners. For ...

So you've heard about this popular Linux OS called Ubuntu. But did you know there are seven official versions? Let's break them down and figure out the perfect fit for you.

One of the best advantages Linux has over Windows and macOS can also be the most confusing. Let's learn what the heck a Desktop Environment is!

I'd really like to get into programming on Linux and I think I'd like to start learning GTK+ (since Gnome seems to be the more popular desktop and I use Ubuntu).Could someone please point me ...

Note in advance that only a few topics are covered in deep detail; this book is more of a reference and tutorial for beginners, not a comprehensive mammoth of a book on one particular subject. To ...

One reason a lot of people get started with the Linux terminal is to use ImageMagick and FFmpeg. These are popular tools for converting image and video files. One reason you might want to do this is ...

Despite this, Linux has distros that make it stupidly easy to join the penguin crowd. To help you hit the ground running, here are our favorite Linux distros for beginners.

For beginners, Ubuntu or Linux Mint are often safe bets—they’re stable, user-friendly, and come with a ton of resources to help you get started.

Linux has many hundreds of distros, but the best ones for beginners have more hand-holding and some Windows-like familiarity.

After an introduction, you may find yourself eager to try the many different flavors the Linux ice cream store has to offer. John Duchek Ph.D. (email) is a retired R&D Organic Chemist. He has been a ...