Elementary OS vs. Linux Mint: I compared my once favorite distro to the Windows alternative ...

There's nothing like digging into your first Linux distribution, whether you're a tech-savvy user looking to branch out or whether you're installing it on a friend's computer. But which distribution ...

Linux Mint is one of the most popular Linux distributions, and it's my favorite. In part because, while it's based on Debian Linux and Ubuntu, it goes its own way. For example, its developers created ...

Linux Mint's plans switch to a longer development cycle – the next major release is now due towards the end of the year – ...

Ubuntu and Linux Mint are two of the best known desktop distributions around. Both are extremely popular with Linux users, but which one is better? Since each of these distributions has much to offer ...

The release of Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal last month was a big deal, since Ubuntu has for some time now been regarded as the “friendliest” Linux distribution. It is certainly the most ...

There are more interesting Linux desktop distributions to choose from than ever before. However, if you’re looking for major distros with a great deal of support, you’ll want to look at the big four: ...

In the Linux world, a war has been raging for a couple years. At stake are the hearts and minds of its user base, the combatants the various distributions of Linux itself. For some time, Ubuntu Linux ...

Linux Mint isn't perfect, but it has some clear advantages over Windows 11. Here's what stood out after I made the move. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing on ...

Following its launch in 2006, Linux Mint spent a long time in the number two position on DistroWatch‘s page-hit rankings, standing behind only the Ubuntu Linux distribution on which it’s based. In the ...