What is Linux? Linux is an operating system similar to — though, as we’ll see, not directly descended from — Unix. Like most Unix-like OSes, Linux is made up of several components.

The Linux operating system boasts stronger security, bundled apps, and better performance on old hardware. Not sure how to switch? We've got you covered.

Linux has a firm foothold as an operating system for servers — it's popular for hosting Web sites, for instance — but has only a few percent of the desktop market.

But if you want to browse the internet, stream, or use most productivity software or office suites, you’ll find a capable ...

Kernel drivers are the bridge between the Linux operating system and the hardware components of a computer. They play a crucial role in managing and facilitating communication between the OS and ...

Though hardware compatibility with Linux improves with each passing day, users of the free and open source operating system can still encounter problems with particular devices and components ...

An article last Sunday about the Linux operating system Ubuntu, using information from its maker, Canonical, referred erroneously to Ubuntu’s market prevalence.

Linux doesn't just run your servers and, via Android, your phones. It also runs your cars. Of course, no one has ever bought a car for its operating system. But Linux is already powering the ...

You might think that Windows and MacOS do a great job of keeping you connected, entertained, or productive without fail but if you're using an OS other than Linux, you're missing out.