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

Debian and Ubuntu are similar, but they're not the same Debian is more stable, and Ubuntu is easier to use. I'd only recommend one of them to users new to Linux. Ubuntu is based on Debian, and ...

Linux and open source aren't making headlines at CES 2026, but they're working behind the scenes in embedded, automotive, and ...

With so many Linux distributions to choose from, beauty tends to be in the eye of the beholder, as they say, when it comes to deciding which are the best ones. The page-hit counts on DistroWatch give ...

In my recent exploration of Microsoft’s Azure Linux 3, I was impressed by its efficient RAM usage — just 115MB upon booting. This sparked my curiosity about the RAM consumption of various Linux ...

This is perhaps one of the most Windows-like distribution of Linux. It is somewhat a replica of Windows 7, with the Start menu, Taskbar, etc. The speed of the OS distribution is appreciable. Zorin OS ...

With so many Linux distributions out there to choose from, there’s nothing like a good survey to offer fresh insight as to who’s using which ones. Focusing on the server realm, I already reported ...

Debian vs Ubuntu: Which Linux Distro Fits Your Needs Best? Your email has been sent Both Debian and Ubuntu are often considered outstanding choices to meet your desktop and server needs. But what are ...

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: ...