Linux is all about choice, and choosing a distribution is only the first step. Linux distros usually have a default desktop environment, but there are a slew of desktop environments available to use.

Linux doesn't get nearly the attention or credit it deserves in the consumer realm. Most web servers run on Linux, and anyone who engages in secondary education in programming will undoubtedly spend ...

Canonical has announced that it’s abandoning plans to develop versions of the Ubuntu operating system that run on smartphones and tablets… and that means the company is also giving up on the Unity ...

Canonical has decided to try a new approach to the Linux desktop with next year's Long-Term Support (LTS) Ubuntu Linux 24.04 release. This new release will use an immutable Linux system with ...

In today's open source roundup: Five of the best desktop environments for Linux. Plus: Debian will switch from Libav to FFmpeg. And Samsung launches a clamshell Android phone in China One of the best ...

Canonical Ltd. has finally admitted defeat in its long-running quest to deliver a converged Ubuntu Linux experience that runs on both desktops and smartphones. For more than six years, Canonical, ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More The Ubuntu Linux distribution has a long history of colorful names, but ...

If you use Ubuntu, you’re almost certainly familiar with GNOME, the default desktop environment that comes with it. Unity is still based on GNOME, so it won’t affect the use of any GNOME-based ...