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What! Linux isn't sold at the store? Where to find the best Linux distro

Linux is an alternative operating system to Windows and Mac. However, you probably won't find it at your local Best Buy. Instead, there are numerous websites and magazines which carry this modern and secure OS. What is more, most of the popular Linux...

Where to Buy a PC Preloaded with Linux

A look at which companies offer PCs preloaded with Linux. Looking at big names such as Dell and Asus, and also smaller 3rd party vendors such as System76, Emporer Linux, and The Linux Emporium.

Exploring the Compatibility of Microsoft Word and Open Office Writer

When you prefer Linux, but most of the people you work with use Windows and the seemingly universal Microsoft Word, can you rely on Open Office.Org, the open-source office suite? This two-part series will look at where OOO Writer and MS Word play...

Compatibility Between Microsoft Word and Open Office Writer: Advanced Functions

Microsoft Word is often seen as the de facto word processor. However, as every Linux user knows, there are fine alternatives such as Open Office Writer. Yet, how does OOO Writer compare with MS Word in being able to correctly open a document with advanced...

Jazz Up Your Linux Gnome Desktop

Unfortunately, many people still think of Linux and the Gnome desktop environment as having a look from the Pre-Windows XP days. This is no longer the case. Today you can make Linux look like anything from a minimalistic dark theme to a vibrant nature...

Setting the Priority for Your Linux Swap Device

When installing a shiny new Linux distro, setting up our swap space seems like just a formality. Did you know that Linux kernel 2.4 and later support up to 32 swap spaces? Read on to learn how to organize and prioritize multiple Linux swap spaces...

Review of Gmail's New To Do List

Google has been quickly encroaching on the office suite territory held for years by Microsoft Office. Will their new Task feature win over even die-hard Outlook users?

Freelancers, Get Your Email Ready for Vacation with an Auto-Reply

Those who work from home may miss some of the conveniences of a corporate email infrastructure, especially around the holidays. Here's the details on out-of-office replies for some popular webmail services.

Installing Open Office.Org on a Debian system

Screenshots of Installing Open Office.Org 3 on Ubuntu or another Debian based Linux distribution. This guide has detailed steps for even Linux beginners.

The Pros and Cons of Computers with Pre-Loaded Linux

More vendors are offering some computers that come with Linux pre-installed instead of Microsoft Windows. For many Linux enthusiasts this seems like the herald of the long-awaited "Year of the Linux Desktop."