Linux offers control, security, and freedom, but its learning curve, software, and hardware issues may challenge some users.

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Here is your up to date list of what distro you should be picking if you want to start gaming on Linux in 2026. The latest ...

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Aug. 25, 1991, a 21-year-old Finnish student named Linus Torvalds announced to the internet that he was working on a project he said was “just a hobby, won’t be big and professional.” Less than one ...

Linux Journal celebrated the publication of its 100th issue in 2002 with the release of the Linux Timeline. It's now 2006, Linux itself turns 15 this year and Linux Journal, a little older, grayer and ...

We list the best Linux distros, to make it simple and easy to choose which Linux OS best suits your needs, whether as a new or experienced user. Many of the most popular Linux distros are designed to ...

The best Linux laptops make running the open-source operating system smooth and seamless. These are our top-rated laptops with Linux pre-configured and pre-installed. Our team of reviewers have tested ...

Linux users are slowly earning a bigger slice of the pie on Steam’s Hardware & Software Survey. Linux users are slowly earning a bigger slice of the pie on Steam’s Hardware & Software Survey. is a ...

As part of our 100th issue celebration, we present 100 of the most significant events in Linux history. As shown in the timeline, the first issue of Linux Journal coincided with the release of Linux 1 ...