More Linux Opinion

  • 12 December 2011

  • Opinion: HP Open-Sources WebOS, Kicks Off a Bright Future

    Ever since HP announced back in August that it was discontinuing its webOS tablets and phones, I have been hoping that it would open-source the technology--and sure enough, that's just what it's decided to do.

  • 08 December 2011

  • Opinion: Windows Store Makes a Special Allowance for Open Source

    Microsoft has caused plenty of angst among fans of open source software over the years--just recently with its secure boot plans for Windows 8, for example--but this week it appears to have delivered a small gift instead.

  • 07 December 2011

  • Opinion: Like Chrome OS? Try Lime for Extra Hardware Support

    Google's Web-centric Chrome OS operating system has drawn considerable interest since its birth two years ago, but not everyone can enjoy it because of the limited hardware it's available on.

  • 03 December 2011

  • Opinion: Want to Tweak GNOME 3? There's a Site for That

    There's never a dull moment in the world of desktop environments these days, and the past week has been no exception.

  • 29 November 2011

  • Opinion: Are DuckDuckGo's Bing Ties a Problem for Linux Mint?

    Following its official debut over the weekend, Linux Mint 12 has received a great deal of praise and attention, including my own enumeration of many of its compelling new features.

  • 28 November 2011

  • Opinion: 12 Reasons to Try Linux Mint 12

    For any new release of a popular Linux distribution, there are typically numerous fans eagerly awaiting the software's final debut. For Linux Mint 12, however, that anticipation may well have broken all previous records, so anxious have Linux fans been to see the new release's answer to the controversial desktop environments increasingly appearing in other operating systems.

  • 18 November 2011

  • Opinion: New Kernel Patch Slashes Linux's Power Appetite

    Linux users working on laptops and other portable devices may soon have cause to rejoice thanks to a new kernel patch that finally promises to fix power regression problems associated with recent versions of the software.

  • 16 November 2011

  • Opinion: Try OpenSUSE Linux 12.1 for Stability and Flexibility

    Major updates have been coming fast and furious in the world of Linux distributions this fall, and this week is no exception. Now joining the ranks of Ubuntu 11.10, Fedora 16 and many others is openSUSE 12.1, which on Wednesday made its debut.

  • 14 November 2011

  • Opinion: Get an Early Taste of Linux Mint 12

    Just a week or so after revealing that Linux Mint 12 would be taking a hybrid approach to introducing GNOME 3, the project behind the free operating system on Saturday announced the debut of a release candidate of the software.

  • 10 November 2011

  • Opinion: Seven Changes to Watch for in Ubuntu 12.04 'Precise Pangolin'

    It was just a few weeks ago that planning began on Ubuntu 12.04, or "Precise Pangolin," but already key details about the upcoming version of Canonical's popular Linux distribution are beginning to emerge.

  • 04 November 2011

  • Opinion: Six Good Reasons to Try Fedora 16

    There are many different Linux distributions, each offering a slightly different flavor of the free and open source operating system.

  • 01 November 2011

  • Opinion: Is Ubuntu Linux Too Late to the Mobile Game?

    Canonical certainly delivered some exciting news this week when it announced that its Ubuntu Linux distribution is on the way to tablets, smartphones, and TVs.

  • 31 October 2011

  • Opinion: Linux Foundation: Secure Boot Need Not Be a Problem

    There's been considerable concern in recent weeks over the secure boot mechanism planned for Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8, primarily among Linux users and others worried that the technology will make it impossible to run alternative operating systems on Windows 8 certified PCs.

  • 21 October 2011

  • Opinion: Prefer Open Source? Join the Crowd

    If ever there was a year to demonstrate why open source software is a smart choice for businesses, 2011 has surely been it.

  • 20 October 2011

  • Opinion: As Ubuntu Linux Turns 7, 'Precise Pangolin' Planning Begins

    It was exactly seven years ago that the very first version of Ubuntu Linux--dubbed "Warty Warthog"--was released, kicking off a long line of increasingly popular versions of the free and open source operating system.

  • 19 October 2011

  • Opinion: Linux Mint Will Soon Get a GNOME 3 Edition

    Now that Ubuntu Linux has chosen Unity as its default desktop environment, Linux Mint stands out as perhaps the most user-friendly distribution offering a non-Unity default alternative, as I've noted before.

  • 07 October 2011

  • Opinion: Want to Revive an Old Netbook? Try Lubuntu

    Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: You bought a netbook a couple years back, thinking it would be your go-to travel PC, but quickly became dissatisfied with its sluggish performance--and stuck it in a closet.

  • 01 October 2011

  • Opinion: How to Land a Linux Job

    Finding a new job can be an overwhelming prospect in just about any industry today, but for those with Linux skills, the challenges are a little bit less daunting.

  • 29 September 2011

  • Opinion: Looking for Free Software? A New Directory Can Help

    There are free and open source alternatives to just about every proprietary software package available today--the trick is just finding the right ones for your business.

  • 28 September 2011

  • Opinion: Tizen: A Viable Android Alternative at Last?

    It's no secret that the Linux-based MeeGo mobile platform has been struggling for some time, despite Intel's pledge of continuing support and all the positive reviews it has received. Now, it looks like that struggle has come to an end.

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