However, after using Linux for nearly 30 years, I've yet to install malicious software from a third-party source. That doesn't mean you should trust all sources by default.

Everything from software installation to hardware drivers works differently on Linux, though, which can be daunting. Take heart—you don’t even need to install Linux on your PC to get started.

First and foremost: the days of having to build and compile software using a command line just to install it on Linux are long gone. That's still an option, sure, but if that's something you've ...

Linux is a powerful operating system beloved by coders and capable of breathing life into old Macs. In this feature we look at how to install Linux on a Mac - including how to completely replace ...

Once upon a time, installing Windows software on Linux was an impossibility. Then, thanks to Wine (the software, not the libation), it became possible (although challenging).

With the release of Wine 8, the Windows replica for Linux has matured again and enables more Windows programs. In most cases, however, additional work is necessary to set up Windows programs.

What you need to know Strangely enough, Microsoft has published a tutorial on how to download and install Linux. The guide details the entire process from selecting the installation method to ...