France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech

France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants.

Linux kernel maintainers are following through on removing Intel 486 support

One point in favor of the sprawling Linux ecosystem is its broad hardware support—the kernel officially supports everything from ’90s-era PC hardware to Arm-based Apple Silicon chips, thanks to ...

Why Ubuntu 26.04 will thrill gamers - and it's not just the performance bump

Why Ubuntu 26.04 will thrill gamers - and it's not just the performance bump ...

30 years later, I returned to Enlightenment Linux to test the Elive beta - and it's much better

30 years later, I returned to Enlightenment Linux to test the Elive beta - and it's much better ...

My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all

My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all ...
Rock Paper Shotgun

From the C: to the /Mnt/s, Linux is better than ever for PC gaming – and easier to switch to from Windows

For radical, picture me skateboarding ungainly while installing Linux - or, to be more precise CachyOS - on my PC. Windows 11 ...

The Best Lightweight Linux Distros to Revive Your Old Hardware

This comprehensive guide to lightweight Linux distros for aging PCs recommends Q4OS Trinity for low-spec machines, running ...