desktop linux distributions

Seven months with Windows 7

Linux Today  Tue, 10/05/2010 - 03:03

fewt@blog:~$ _: "Back in late February of this year, I performed an exhaustive test to see where Desktop Linux distributions stood in comparison to Windows 7.

At that time, I discovered that Windows 7 is actually a really great operating system"


 

A Slimline Debian Install: It's Easier Than You Might Think

Linux Journal - The Original Magazine of the Linux Community  Mon, 04/19/2010 - 05:55

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Fedora Linux 12 Review

Linux Today  Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:02

Desktop Linux Reviews: "Some desktop Linux distributions are perennial favorites and Fedora is definitely one of them.

Fedora's slogan is “freedom, friends, features, first” and, while some may consider it rather cheesy, it's a nice sentiment."


 

Steven's handy desktop Linux guide

Linux Today  Fri, 08/14/2009 - 09:36

Cyber Cynic: "With so many desktop Linux distributions, unless you're an expert it's hard to know what's what.

Since I've been using desktop Linux almost since day one, and I've used every major distribution out there and many of the minor ones.

I think I qualify as a desktop Linux expert, so here's my quick and dirty guide on picking out the right desktop Linux."


 

Linux Mint 7 Review

Linux Today  Wed, 06/24/2009 - 07:36

Desktop Linux Reviews: "If you aren't familiar with Linux Mint, it's probably one of the best desktop Linux distributions available.

It's based on Ubuntu and it's customized to provide a superior desktop experience with an absolute minimal amount of hassle for the user."


 

Netbook Wars: Linux, Android, Windows 7

Linux Today  Thu, 05/28/2009 - 16:33

Datamation: "Not all that along ago, I was hearing rumors that the release of Windows 7 will spell the death of Linux on tiny notebook type computers called netbooks.

At the time the argument was that people expected Windows on their PCs and that familiarity would win out over anything that desktop Linux distributions can dispense in response."