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Which Linux is the most popular Linux?

Rick Lehrbaum, founder of LinuxDevices, has tried a new and interesting way at looking at Linux distribution popularity.

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Mint 9: Minty fresh Linux

I have a new favorite desktop Linux: Mint 9.

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Canonical partners with AMI, Dell & Intel

Canonical is meeting with numerous computer manufacturers and designers later this month and the result may well be more Ubuntu Linux-equipped PCs, laptops, and tablets.

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The new Ubuntu is netbook and Windows friendly

Ubuntu 10.10 is quite nice, and, in something of a surprise, it's also smartphone and Windows friendly.

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Big business go big on Linux

A new Linux Foundation user survey shows enterprise Linux making significant gains.

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Five problems Linux still needs to overcome

Big business loves Linux, but according to The Linux Foundation survey, it still has some problems to overcome. These are the most important ones.

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Is the Linux desktop dream dead?

Some would have it that the Linux desktop will never become a major desktop operating system. I still think Linux already is well on its way as a major desktop operating system, but not in the same way...

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Ubuntu changes its desktop from GNOME to Unity

In a surprising change, Mark Shuttleworth announced that Ubuntu was changing its default interface from GNOME to its netbook-oriented Unity interface

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What's really going on with Ubuntu Unity

No, Ubuntu is not fighting with GNOME. Yes, Canonical is changing its default desktop. Here's why.

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Ubuntu 11.04 won't be the same old Linux desktop

Besides its new Unity interface, the next desktop version of Ubuntu Linux will feature new applications-and some of them, like Banshee, won't make everyone happy.

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Ubuntu abandons X server for Wayland

Ubuntu is continuing to forge its own path. Now, it's dropping the venerable X Window System from its desktop foundation to use Wayland instead.

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The new Linux Desktop: Ubuntu's Unity

Ubuntu isn't just changing their desktop look; they're changing the Linux desktop itself.

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The Linux desktop may soon be a lot faster

A new, small scheduler patch may give the Linux desktop an incredible speed boost.

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The good and bad news about Dell and Ubuntu

The good news is that Dell is now shipping Ubuntu Light, an instant-on version of Ubuntu, on at least one Dell Windows laptop. The bad news is that Dell isn't telling you this and that their Windows...

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2010's 5 biggest Linux and open-source stories

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.

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