If you're building a computer for a relative or friend and wish to avoid the cost of Windows 7 you might look into Zorin—the Linux OS' elements such as the taskbar, file system, start menu, and ...

If you're thinking of moving from Windows to Linux, AnduinOS may just be the perfect way to make the transition smoothly.

Linux is a good alternative to Windows: It's free, runs stably, and is supplied with updates for a long time. We present three systems that look particularly similar to Windows.

Apple released macOS Sequoia back in September, bringing as many as 164 new features to its premium desktop operating system. Although its very difficult to run the newest version of macOS on non ...

Also in today’s open source roundup: Ubuntu 17.04 will ship with GNOME 3.24, and the top lightweight Linux distros for 2017 Credit: IDG Make Linux look like macOS ...

Here it is: A Linux OS in Windows clothing, perfect for those afraid of change. Phew, that took a lot of tweaking (and a lot of text)—but we now have a Windows 7-style desktop on Ubuntu.

It's fairly easy to re-theme KDE Plasma, GNOME, or Xfce to look like MacOS, but elementary OS looks and feels like MacOS by design. That's the Pantheon desktop, and it has stood out as unique for ...

As I review one Linux distribution or another, I find myself uttering phrases like “This is pretty good! Almost makes me want to switch my system to this,” over and over again. So many ...

Why is Linux better suited to educational environments than either MacOS or Windows? Several reasons: Reliability, security, flexibility, and cost (they're all free).

Peppermint is a Linux-based operating system that is cloud- and Web-application centric. Its developers say it is sleek, user friendly and "insanely fast." Peppermint was designed for enhanced ...

Jack Wallen has discovered a Chrome OS-like Linux desktop distribution that makes it possible for users to cut ties with Google while enjoying a full-blown operating system.

Should Linux be more like OS X? In today's open source roundup: Should Linux distros look more like OS X? Plus: The Verge reviews Motorola's Moto E phone, and how to audit a Linux class for free ...