Are you building a new PC and want to install Linux on it? Don't settle for the timid Linux distributions that prioritize stability over everything else. Distros that pack the newest hardware support ...

After using Linux for nearly 30 years, I've created a list of the best Linux distributions I've used since the beginning. Here they are.

In previous articles, we looked at how to configure the kernel as well as the key components of an embedded operating system (OS). This new article focuses on the hardware components of embedded Linux ...

There are plenty of Linux distributions to choose from. Many of those distributions are general purpose. These distributions are all free and simple to install. When you think of all-around operating ...

The lshw (list hardware) command on Linux systems provides a lot more information on system devices than most of us might imagine is available. While far from being one of the first 50 Linux commands ...

Kernel drivers are the bridge between the Linux operating system and the hardware components of a computer. They play a crucial role in managing and facilitating communication between the OS and ...

The processor of current PCs is usually powerful enough to work smoothly with all types of content. However, some processes put a higher load on the processor — for example, when you watch videos.

Linux is soaring in popularity as an operating system (OS) in both the commercial and technical environments. One thing lagging behind, though, is the availability of drivers for data acquisition and ...

I was just thinking about old systems and Linux. Now I am wondering what is the oldest hardware Linux supports and still be usable, that is, as a desktop? Another thought I have is, how far should ...

I've been doing some work lately evaluating various Linux desktop environments on low-end hardware. I've put a lot of time into this and I've gotten some interesting results, so I thought I'd share ...