OpenSUSE and Manjaro are both powerhouse distributions. If you're new to Linux, only one of these may be right for you. These distributions are free to download and install. A long, long time ago, I ...

OpenSUSE, SUSE's community Linux, may not be as sexy as Fedora, Mint, or Ubuntu, but it's still a strong, popular Linux for both servers and desktops and it's good to see the latest version finally ...

Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.

GeckoLinux is a unique distribution that goes a long way towards unifying the often-confusing array of workstation choices available to business and mainstream consumers looking for an alternative to ...

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: ...

If at any time in the past thirty years you've explored the world of Linux, you've likely at least heard mention of something called openSUSE. Maybe you even recognize its iconic green reptilian ...

Welcome to a regular series here at Forbes that zeroes in on your very first experience with a desktop Linux operating system: the installer. This time around I'm escaping my comfort zone and leaving ...

Choice is nothing if not abundant in the world of Linux distributions, but for openSUSE, it’s a defining feature. No fewer than four desktop options come standard with the software’s latest release, ...

We often hear from readers who want to track the development process of their favorite Linux distribution but don't know where to start. Budding Linux enthusiasts frequently ask how the release cycles ...