Linux is an excellent operating system with many distributions, each catering to different audiences. However, not all Linux distros are equally approachable for new users.

If you're a small business wanting to save money and make use of a more secure OS to protect your data and your staff, Linux is what you want.

If you work remote or run your own business out of your house, consider my picks for the best Linux desktop OS.

Slackware was the first formalized Linux distro, released in 1993, just two years after Linus Torvalds posted the Linux kernel. It was overtaken and overshadowed by Red Hat, SuSe, and Ubuntu, but ...