An obscure Linux distro that quietly respects old hardware.

Lightweight Linux distributions get a bad rap for shipping with minimal reinstalled software. Besgnulinux, loaded with old-school charm, is the exception.

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Loss32 is more than just another Linux distribution — it’s a focused attempt to unlock the potential of underpowered ...

When running Kubernetes clusters for development, the operating system’s footprint can make or break performance and agility. Heavy, general-purpose Linux distributions waste memory and CPU cycles on ...

Puppy Linux is a niche computing solution that shows the flexibility and usefulness of open-source tools and the staying power of the Linux operating system. Normally in this column, I focus on new ...

SAN JOSE, CALIF. — Linux users and distributors were divided on the question of whether Linux distributions should become simpler or more complex during a panel discussion on the future of Linux ...

Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is here. Built on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, it brings a new-look app menu, Linux 6.14 kernel, and a pair of ...

There are a few different reasons why the average person — as opposed to an enthusiast tinkerer — might want to try out one of the many available flavors of free Linux-based operating systems. If ...