Linux is used everywhere, from supercomputers to servers and on Internet of Things (IoT) devices and the cloud. The one place where Linux isn't everywhere is the desktop -- and that's in no small part ...

Ubuntu 25.10 'Questing Quokka' released on October 9, 2025. Download it now to enjoy GNOME 49, new apps, Rust-based security, ...

Tired of Windows? Sick of paying big money for Macs? Want a better, more secure desktop? Give Linux a try. Read now Ubuntu is an important operating system on everything from telecom's 5G clouds to ...

There are more interesting Linux desktop distributions to choose from than ever before. However, if you’re looking for major distros with a great deal of support, you’ll want to look at the big four: ...

Over on Flickr, fosco_ submitted this simple Ubuntu desktop, with just a few things tweaked for a cleaner experience. Like we’ve said, sometimes less is more, and this desktop makes good use of a few ...

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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 ...

When Microsoft introduced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) the common refrain was that you could use it to run Linux’s beloved Bash tool but full Linux desktops were out. Turns out that wasn’t ...

Canonical's Questing Quokka waddles in at 5.7 GB with AppArmor woes The latest interim release of Ubuntu is here, showcasing some significant changes. This isn't a long-term release, yet many of its ...

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 ...