Linux is all about choice, and choosing a distribution is only the first step. Linux distros usually have a default desktop environment, but there are a slew of desktop environments available to use.

Not all Linux desktop environments are created equal. Some desktops are better suited for skilled Linux users. There are some desktops that make new users feel right at home. One aspect of Linux that ...

Operating Systems tend to live and die by the dedication of their users. People, like you and me, grow accustomed to using computers in a particular way. How our file system is laid out, what the ...

Whether you're customizing your Linux install or choosing a distro to go with, one of your many options is the desktop environment you use. There are tons to choose from, all with different benefits ...

Well, someone is working on a desktop environment that's a modern-day fork of the original KDE 1, which that released all the ...

The highly anticipated (and controversial) GNOME 3 desktop environment released its final version today, adding better hardware integration, window management, and application management to Linux.

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update coming in August includes an unusual feature aimed at developers: an Ubuntu sub-system that lets you run Linux software using a command-line interface. Preview ...

In today's open source roundup: Five of the best desktop environments for Linux. Plus: Debian will switch from Libav to FFmpeg. And Samsung launches a clamshell Android phone in China One of the best ...

In today's open source roundup: Five of the best lightweight desktops for Linux. Plus: Ars Technica reviews Linux Mint 17.2. And DistroWatch reviews Semplice Linux 7 There are many different desktop ...