Mageia: A Linux Distro on the Rise

Meet Manjaro Linux, a brand-new distro on the rise

With virtually countless Linux distributions available for every taste and purpose, it's no secret that choice is a defining feature of the Linux world. What's not always apparent, though, is that the range of choices actually gets bigger every year. New distros come onto the scene on a fairly regular basis—SolusOS and Fuduntu Linux are two I've covered over the past few...

pcworld.com (3 months and 26 days ago)

Key updates are coming to Fuduntu and PCLinuxOS

Much of the Linux world may be awaiting the final release of the high-profile Ubuntu Linux 13.04 “Raring Ringtail” later this month, but that doesn't mean the many other Linux distributions are standing still. The "News and Updates" section on tracking site DistroWatch is just as busy as ever. This week, two popular Linux distributions came out with significant updates that...

pcworld.com (2 months and 11 days ago)

Six good reasons to try Manjaro Linux 0.8.5

Monday may have brought the disappointing news that Fuduntu Linux will soon close its doors, but another young, up-and-coming Linux distribution appears to be continuing along its upward path without interruption. Manjaro Linux, a distro I first covered only a few months ago, just released a fresh update, and it's particularly notable for the addition of a graphical...

pcworld.com (2 months and 4 days ago)

Korora Linux 18 aims to deliver a friendlier Fedora

There's no doubt that desktop Linux has become increasingly user-friendly over the years, but it's equally true that some distributions focus more on ease of use than others do. Ubuntu and Linux Mint are two examples at the forefront of this usability trend, but recently I came across another that has put friendliness at the forefront of its goals. Enter Korora, a...

pcworld.com (1 month and 8 days ago)

People's Republic of Open Source: China Preps National Linux Distro

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Zorin OS 7: This may be the Linux distro you're looking for

It's been almost a year since Zorin OS 6 made its debut, and since then several minor updates to the user-friendly Linux distribution have been released as well. On Thursday, however, the Zorin project team rolled out a release candidate for Zorin OS 7, the next major version of the software. “Zorin OS 7 brings about a plethora of changes and improvements ... and an...

pcworld.com (23 days ago)

Two Ubuntu Linux versions can now work with Secure Boot

After many months of painstaking effort, the problems caused by Microsoft's Windows 8 “Secure Boot” technology are finally being solved for Linux users. We've already seen major distribution updates such as Fedora 18 include technology to enable booting on Windows 8 Secure Boot hardware, but only last week—after considerable delay—did the Linux Foundation release its Linux...

pcworld.com (4 months and 3 days ago)

Linux distro update: Ubuntu slashes support, Debian 7.0 draws near

It wasn't all that long ago that Canonical extended the support period for Long Term Support (LTS) releases of its Ubuntu Linux from three years to five, but last week it made a move in the opposite direction for its non-LTS software. Specifically, beginning with Ubuntu 13.04 “Raring Ringtail,” which is due in April, Canonical will reduce the support period for interim...

pcworld.com (2 months and 26 days ago)

Companies are desperately seeking Linux talent, report says

Here's even more good news for IT professionals with Linux skills. Last month, we got word from IT careers site Dice that salaries in Linux jobs are going up, and on Wednesday the Linux Foundation and Dice jointly presented a report of more promising findings. "The 2013 Linux Jobs Report shows that there is unlimited opportunity for college graduates and technology...

pcworld.com (3 months and 28 days ago)

Not A Lie: 'Portal' And 'Left 4 Dead 2' Arrive On Linux

Until recently Linux users were the most unloved members of the gaming world, but back on February 14, they received the best Valentine’s Day present ever: Steam. The download service for a veritable smorgasbord of videogames, Steam games could be played only on a PC running Windows and occasionally a Mac. But now one of the best games (IMHO) on any platform is about to...

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