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8 ways every Linux distro could make things a lot easier for newbies
Although Linux continues to grow, distributions could attract - and retain - even more new users with just a few tweaks.
A Microsoft engineer made a Linux distro that's like a comfort blanket to ex-Windows users — I finally tried it, and I'm surprised how good it is
AnduinOS is the brainchild of Anduin Xue, a software engineer at the company famous for not building Linux distros. It's not ...
5 common Linux dealbreakers that could ruin your Windows 10 switch
If you're thinking of switching from Windows 10, Linux may look like the shining light at the end of the tunnel. But... stop!
4 Linux distros that need your attention when upgrading - and why
Some Linux distributions are more demanding, requiring extra precaution when it comes to installing and updating. Here's four examples and what makes them so tricky.
XDA Developers on MSN4d
5 reasons I prefer this distro over Ubuntu as a Windows-to-Linux convert
It is suitable for specific tasks on Windows; however, when it comes to using a Linux distribution full-time, I prefer Zorin ...
XDA Developers on MSN6d
I like WSL but there's nothing better than using Linux on bare metal
W indows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) was released in 2016 as a solution from Microsoft to forego the need to set up a dual-boot ...