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Fedora 20 delayed by bugs

Today in Open Source: Fedora 20 delayed by bugs. Plus: Kwheezy 1.3 screenshot tour, and how to install Ubuntu 13.10

Should you buy a preloaded Linux system?

Today in Open Source: Preloaded Linux systems? Plus: Android Kit Kat missing features, and Microsoft's commitment to open source

How should Google improve Android security?

Today in Open Source: How can Google improve Android security? Plus: PC-BSD 9.2 review, and should kids learn to code?

Google may launch smartwatch soon, will you buy one?

Today in Open Source: Google may launch a smartwatch soon. Plus: A review of GIMP 2.8, and Samsung seeks app developers for user lock-in.

Edubuntu 13.10 Review

A full review of Edubuntu 13.10.

Should Linux be used to replace Windows XP on older hardware?

Today in Open Source: Should Linux replace Windows XP? Plus: A review of Edubuntu 13.10, and an OpenMandria Lx preview

Will Valve's SteamOS make Linux run games faster than Windows?

Today in Open Source: SteamOS versus Windows in gaming. Plus: The Fireweb phone, and WordPress 3.7 released

Ubuntu Studio 13.10 Review

A full review of Ubuntu Studio 13.10.

Linus thinks SteamOS might increase desktop Linux use

Today in Open Source: Linus and SteamOS. Plus: The death of SolusOS, and a review of Ubuntu Studio 13.10

Ubuntu 13.10 GNOME Review

Before I get into this review, you should know that in addition to GNOME 3.8, you can also run GNOME Classic by switching the session at the login screen. As I started using GNOME 3.8, I remembered how much I loathe it. It is probably the single worst desktop environment available for Linux right now. It’s so bad that it makes me long for Unity.

Do Macs make good Linux computers?

Today in Open Source: Should Macs be used as Linux computers? Plus: Linus smacks Fedora around, and a review of Ubuntu 13.10 GNOME

Xubuntu 13.10 Review: A Great Choice for Minimalists

  • Desktop Linux Reviews; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Oct 23, 2013 12:20 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux, Ubuntu
A full review of Xubuntu 13.10. In my last review I took at Lubuntu 13.10, a light-weight Ubuntu spin. As good as Lubuntu is, it's not the only minimalistic distro based on Ubuntu. Xubuntu 13.10 has also been updated, and it's definitely worth considering if you want the advantages of Ubuntu without the desktop bloat.

Does Google have too much control over Android?

Today in Open Source: Does Google rule Android with an iron fist? Plus: A review of Lubuntu 13.10, and Carmack is skeptical about SteamOS

Disable Smart Scopes in Ubuntu 13.10

How to turn off the Smart Scopes feature in Ubuntu 13.10.

Lubuntu 13.10 Review

  • Desktop Linux Reviews; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Oct 20, 2013 11:00 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux, Ubuntu
A full review of Lubuntu 13.10.

Kubuntu 13.10 Review

A full review of Kubuntu 13.10. The release of Ubuntu 13.10 has brought with it updates to the various Ubuntu spins. Kubuntu 13.10 is certainly one of the most important so it’s time to take a look at it.

The best Linux distro for beginners?

Today in Open Source: The best distro for beginners? Plus: Kubuntu 13.10 review, and Abiword the lightweight word processor

Ubuntu 13.10 Reviews Roundup

Today in Open Source: Read reviews of Ubuntu 13.10 from around the web and find out if it's worth checking out

Ubuntu 13.10 Review: Saucy Salamander is a Boring Amphibian

A full review of Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy Salamander.

Will Android survive the chaos of Google, Samsung and HTC?

Today in Open Source: The chaotic situation of Android. Plus: Why you should switch to Linux, and download Ubuntu 13.10

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