News about Linux, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Two Operating Systems, One PC Is it possible to install Ubuntu Linux on my Windows XP computer so I can have both systems on one machine — without having to reinstall Windows?

Companies like Valve have demonstrated that strategic vision and thoughtful integration can make Linux viable for large ...

If you work remote or run your own business out of your house, consider my picks for the best Linux desktop OS.

Zorin OS, created by two brothers, blends speed and privacy of Linux with design and ease-of-use that laptop users expect ...

Welcome to the exciting world of overclocking, a realm where the limits of computer hardware are pushed for greater performance. Particularly in the context of Linux, a versatile and powerful ...

The maker of the Orange Pi line of single-board computers (among other things) offers a handful of Android or Linux images that can be installed on most of the company’s products. But for the ...

Linux definitely is the go-to when it comes to homelab use. This typically comes from the fact that Linux is free, and macOS is only supposed to be run on official Apple hardware. Even if you are able ...

Computer operating system Linux is starting to win traction, with Google Inc using Linux to build its Android platform, and Nokia rolling out its top-of-the-range model N900 using Linux Maemo.

The good people of the open-source Linux community have created specialized operating systems and environments that make the process of setting up a kid-friendly PC a breeze.

The Linux computer operating system, which so far has had little success in use for cellphones, is set to become more widely available in handsets next year, helped by Google's <GOOG.O&gt ...