PCWorld’s guide helps users navigate the overwhelming choice of approximately 250 Linux distributions by focusing on five main strains: Debian, Red Hat/Fedora, Arch, Slackware, and Gentoo.

There are three major bases for Linux distributions. Each base has different pros and cons. The choice is not nearly as difficult as it sounds. When you go to select a Linux distribution, you'll find ...

I tried Peppermint Linux: How this bare-bones distro lets you build your ideal OS ...

There are a lot of distros, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses, but that's what gives Linux its strength -- you have the choice (it's not Uncle Bill's way or the highway), you can optimize ...

Red Hat's decision to end CentOS is forcing most developers and companies to find an alternative OS. In this guide, learn about the top competitors' features. CentOS Linux 7, the popular free and open ...

When it comes to Linux, there is no one size fits all answer. But, unlike other desktop operating systems, Linux doesn’t try to squeeze you into a systems that’s too large or too small. Instead, Linux ...

Linux is compelling because it's free and might work on a PC you already own. But there are so many challenges.

So you’re switching from Windows to Linux? Great. Like other users and organizations who’ve taken the plunge, it’s likely you’re making the move to take advantage of Linux’s stability and reliance on ...