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A review of Sabayon 6 LXDE, a solid and underrated distribution. Sabayon is based on Gentoo, but lacks Gentoo's steep learning curve. It's an intriguing alternative for users looking to try a seemingly-stable rolling release.

Dan Lynch of the Linux Outlaws podcast discusses best practices in distro-hopping and podcasting using desktop Linux.

When I started out looking for a new distribution to install on my new laptop, I never thought I would wind up running Lubuntu. But after trying a few distributions over the course of a weekend, Lubuntu actually emerged the clear winner for me. This article details that exploration.

Interview with developer Dusty Phillips about his Linux desktop setup.

An interview with Linux Mint leader Clement Lefebvre about his desktop Linux setups. If you've ever wondered what goes into creating Linux Mint, this is a good place to start.

The release of OS X Lion was fairly well-received by the Mac community, despite some substantial changes to the UI. Perhaps there is something to be learned from the way Mac people are rolling with the changes. The Linux community might want to reconsider its recent resistance to change. Perhaps Unity and GNOME3 were declared failures before they were given a fair chance.

An interview with Lateef Alabi-Oki, a free software developer (perhaps best known for the Scribes text editor), about his desktop Linux setup.

An interview with Bodhi Linux developer Jeff Hoogland about his personal Linux setup. The interview is part of an ongoing series of interviews on how various people use desktop Linux: http://www.mylinuxrig.com/setup