One year on Linux, two distros, a few tears, four desktop environments, and zero regrets about leaving Windows.

The default behavior of ping on Linux and other Unix-like systems is different from Windows. On Windows, the ping command ...

If you're looking to migrate from Windows to Linux, you'll want a distribution with a familiar UI and a dependable base. VailuxOS easily checks both of those boxes.

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Maybe you're married to Microsoft Exchange, but you secretly pine for open-source e-mail tools like SpamAssassin or fetchmail. Or maybe you're using Unix-based applications for some network services, ...

Paul Murphy's recent article, "The better part of better, faster, cheaper," concludes with this observation: There's a moral to this story: that it's the combination of expertise with technology that ...

Long the server operating system of choice for corporations and universities, Unix has seen its lead in the server OS market slip in recent years. Both Windows and Linux have been eating away at Unix ...

One of the most recommended Linux distros for Windows users has received a fresh update, improving usability, stability, and ...

There are many ways to move files between Unix and Windows. In my mind, they fall into three categories — secure copy (let’s not even think about ftp), shared drives, and file synchronization. Each ...