Linux is all about choice, and choosing a distribution is only the first step. Linux distros usually have a default desktop environment, but there are a slew of desktop environments available to use.

Whether you're customizing your Linux install or choosing a distro to go with, one of your many options is the desktop environment you use. There are tons to choose from, all with different benefits ...

Linux doesn't get nearly the attention or credit it deserves in the consumer realm. Most web servers run on Linux, and anyone who engages in secondary education in programming will undoubtedly spend ...

Are you confused by all the options available among different Linux desktop environments? Do you want to know how they compare to and differ from one another? Well, I tested 10 popular Linux desktop ...

Canonical has announced that it’s abandoning plans to develop versions of the Ubuntu operating system that run on smartphones and tablets… and that means the company is also giving up on the Unity ...

If you use Ubuntu, you’re almost certainly familiar with GNOME, the default desktop environment that comes with it. Unity is still based on GNOME, so it won’t affect the use of any GNOME-based ...

Canonical Ltd. has finally admitted defeat in its long-running quest to deliver a converged Ubuntu Linux experience that runs on both desktops and smartphones. For more than six years, Canonical, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Imagine if Windows 10 had something like seven different versions ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More The Ubuntu Linux distribution has a long history of colorful names, but ...

The fine line between full-featured smartphone and powerful computer has been blurred with news that Canonical is developing a pocket-sized dual OS superphone that runs both Android and Ubuntu. When ...

In today's open source roundup: Five of the best desktop environments for Linux. Plus: Debian will switch from Libav to FFmpeg. And Samsung launches a clamshell Android phone in China One of the best ...