| Parsix Normalizes GNOME September 20, 2016 
Parsix is a feature-rich distro that will delight GNOME desktop
users looking for a well-tweaked user experience. It offers a
well-oiled, single track Linux desktop operating system. It has no
distractions from multiple desktop options. It provides one of the best
integrations of the latest GNOME desktop available. Parsix has been
around since at least 2007. Along the way, it built a reputation for
dependability.
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Cub Linux Is a Worthy Chromixium Offspring September 9, 2016 
Cub Linux, an improved rebranding of the innovative Chromixium
Linux distro, combines the look, feel and functionality of Google's
Chrome OS with traditional Linux performance. Cub Linux provides a
complete Chromebook experience on the hardware of your choice. The
innovation is quite impressive. Cub Linux also runs software from the
Ubuntu distro ecosystem. Linux is all about exercising options.
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| The Peppermint Twist Is Still Cool August 29, 2016 
The Peppermint operating system is built around a concept not found
in most Linux distros. It is a hybrid combination of traditional Linux
desktop applications and cloud-based infrastructure. Peppermint 7 is a
lightweight distribution based on Ubuntu 16.04. The key to its process
of linking full desktop functionality to cloud apps is an in-house
developed application dubbed "Ice."
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Latest Slackware Version Doesn't Cut Newbies any Slack August 22, 2016 
Slackware is one of those Linux distros often described as being
difficult to use. The Slackware Project version 14.2 released on July 1
does little to change that view -- at least, as far as installing it is
concerned. Its KDE desktop is probably the most contemporary trait.
Other than an update under the hood, it offers little that's new in
terms of usability and few new features.
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| Linux Mint 18: Fresher Than Ever August 9, 2016 
The Linux Mint 18 Sarah will please long-time users and impress new
adopters for its growth in features and overall consistent performance.
Linux Mint 18, released at the end of June, is a long-term edition
supported through 2021. The in-house built Cinnamon desktop and the
GNOME 2 fork MATE desktop were available at its introduction. The Xfce
edition became available earlier this month.
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Homegrown Budgie Desktop Shows Off the Beauty - and Beastliness - of Solus Simplicity July 29, 2016 
The Solus Project version 1.2 shows considerable maturity in the
homegrown Budgie desktop. Solus 1.2 is the second minor release in the
Shannon series, built around a custom Budgie desktop developed in-house
and the eopkg package manager forked from PiSi. Solus is a Linux
distribution built from scratch. The Budgie desktop can be set to
emulate the look and feel of the GNOME 2 desktop.
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| Android, Chromebook Make a Sweet Couple July 23, 2016 
Chrome OS and Android Apps now run together on some Chromebooks.
Many, but not all, Chromebook models will get the operating system
update that allows it as fall approaches. The Asus Chromebook Flip C100P
-- the first Chromebook to get the upgrade -- is an impressive example
of what will come with the hybrid integration of Chrome OS and Android
apps.
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HandyLinux Is a Great Toolbox for Linux Newbies July 9, 2016 
HandyLinux is a distro that offers a simplified approach to using
the Linux desktop operating system. HandyLinux first appeared about
three years ago. The latest version, 2.5, was released in early June.
The developers make it easy to peel off the "Handy" layers to reveal a
more standard Linux environment as users learn the system. Those who no
longer need the IT tools included with the initial installation can
remove them easily.
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| Makulu's LinDoz Is a Smooth Windows-Cinnamon Blend June 29, 2016 
If you want a classy distro with the look and feel of the Microsoft
platform, the MakuluLinux LinDoz edition will feed your nostalgia.
MakuluLinux developer Jacque Montague Raymer released MakuluLinux 11
LinDoz edition earlier this month after a year and a half in the making.
Forked from the Original Aero Edition, it first appeared with the
MakuluLinux 9 series.
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New Linux Lite Is a Powerhouse Distro in Disguise June 15, 2016 
Linux Lite 3.0 is anything but what its name implies. It is a
full-featured operating system that lets you get down to serious
business right out of the box. It is one of the few out-of-the-box
experiences I have had testing Linux distros in which I actually was set
up and working in less than five minutes. Linux Lite runs only the
lightweight Xfce desktop environment.
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| ReactOS Is a Promising Open Source Windows Replacement June 7, 2016 
If you want to run a clone of Microsoft Windows to escape the drama
of upgrading to Windows 10, try ReactOS -- but do not expect it to be a
fully functional replacement any time soon. ReactOS is a free, open
source operating system built on the design principles found in the
Windows NT architecture. Just remember that ReactOS is a Windows clone
and not a Linux distro.
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Voyager Offers a Mostly Smooth-Sailing Linux Adventure June 2, 2016 
Voyager Live 16.04 is a Linux distro that could be an ideal choice
for everyday computing tasks -- but first it has to step away from its
branding with Xubuntu. The once-per-year release of Voyager Live, which
hit servers last month, is an Xubuntu-based distribution showcasing the
Xfce 4.12.2 desktop environment. It will receive three years of
security updates.
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| Tiny HopperGo Neatly Stashes Loads of Mobile Entertainment May 26, 2016 
Dish Network continues to change the way we view recorded TV. It
made location-shifting as easy as time-shifting via its Sling
technology, and its Hopper let users transfer recordings to a mobile
device. Now it has introduced another option for taking recorded content
anywhere: the HopperGO, a compact DVR hard disk drive that lets users
transfer content from a set-top box to the portable unit.
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Rebellin Linux Offers Best of Both Gnome Worlds May 24, 2016 
Rebellin Linux is a smart-looking, fast distro that is both
lightweight and secure. It is well worth checking out. The Rebellin line
avoids the pitfalls that befall many Debian GNU/Linux derivatives. It
does not maintain a warehouse full of desktop versions. It is neither a
minimalistic Linux line nor a distro stuffed with bloat from packages
typical users will never need.
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| Forked Debian Beta Is Rough Around the Edges May 17, 2016 
The Devuan GNU/Linux community's much-awaited Devuan Linux Jessie
1.0 beta release is available. It took two years for disgruntled Debian
community members to make good on their promise of a systemd-free Debian
distro. They rejected a Linux-wide trend to replace older init
processes such as Upstart and System V with systemd. The process of
forking Debian into Devuan took much longer than expected.
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Simplicity Linux Digs Deeper Than Its Puppy Linux Pals May 12, 2016 
Simplicity Linux delivers a simpler way to run a fully powered
Linux desktop on any computer you touch. It is derived from Puppy Linux.
Two beta versions released in March offer experimental approaches that
stray from the distro's standard releases. If you're familiar with Puppy
Linux but have not yet taken Simplicity for a walk, you're missing out
some interesting Linux computing experiences.
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| Vivaldi Browser Is a Breath of Fresh Air May 9, 2016 
The Vivaldi browser provides a refreshing approach to traveling
along the Internet. It offers something beyond the same old thing in a
different skin. Vivaldi is the brainchild of former Opera CEO Jon von
Tetzchner. The developers built the Vivaldi browser on top of Chromium,
which is open source, but added their own proprietary skins. Therefore,
Vivaldi's code is not available for review.
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Fedora-Based Sugar on a Stick Is One Sweet Desktop May 2, 2016 
The Fedora 23 Sugar on a Stick desktop offering is an unusually
flexible computing desktop for children of all ages, school admins and
organizations looking for the best bang for absolutely no bucks on
existing computer hardware. The Sugar environment is both a desktop and a
collection of activities or apps that involve user engagement.
Activities automatically save results to a journal.
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| Bodhi Linux 3.2 Promises Clearer Path to Enlightenment April 26, 2016 
Bodhi Linux 3.2.0 is an update to the Bodhi Linux 3.x series and
features key kernel and desktop improvements. It is a different kind of
Linux distro. Its developers refer to it as the "Enlightened Desktop,"
because it draws its energy from the Enlightenment desktop.
Enlightenment started as a project to build a window manager for X11 in
1996. It grew into a desktop environment in its own right.
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LXLE Gives Aging Hardware a New Lease on Life April 18, 2016 
LXLE is an ideal distro for out-of-the-box functionality to handle
your everyday computing needs. It's a well-oiled lightweight
distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support releases for Debian and
Lubuntu Linux from a community originating in the U.S. The latest
version is 14.04.4, released last month. It runs an optimized LXDE that
has a comfortable look and feel.
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| Robust New FreeOffice Suite Proves Free Can Be Just as Good April 12, 2016 
SoftMaker's FreeOffice Linux office suite is a LibreOffice
look-alike that provides strong performance compatibility with Microsoft
Office documents. SoftMaker offers a line of open source offerings that
compete with its commercial suite. It's a Windows/Linux cross-platform
office suite with integrated applications for word processing,
spreadsheets, presentations and email management.
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Qubes' Xen-Like Security Requires a Leap of Faith April 6, 2016 
If you want an effective and different approach to computer
platform security, turn to the Qubes OS. Be prepared to adjust your
expectations and your computing comfort zone, however. The Qubes OS does
not work the way other Linux distros work in adding extra layers of
security. It is based on the Fedora Linux desktop but goes well beyond
Fedora's approach.
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| Apricity OS Is Clean and Classy March 29, 2016 
If you're looking for a quick, clean and classy Linux distro, look
no further than the Apricity OS beta. Either of the two available
flavors -- GNOME or Cinnamon -- is sure to give you a pleasant computing
experience. The latest beta version was released last month. Betas can
be frustrating and Arch Linux can be challenging, but Apricity's
developers ease that pain.
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Dish Networks' Hopper 3 Takes a Leap and a Bound March 26, 2016 
Dish Network continues to up its game with its whole-home TV
set-top box and accompanying devices. Since introducing its Sling-based
TV-anywhere solution and whole-home DVR three years ago, Dish has
remained one hop ahead of the competition. Since its launch, the Hopper
has featured Sling technology that allowed for the streaming of content
from the living room to almost anywhere.
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| If You Like Fedora, You'll Love Korora March 4, 2016 
The Korora Linux desktop is a solid computing platform that's
loaded with options to suit a wide range of user needs. Korora 23 final
was released last month. It's a Fedora-based distribution featuring many
user-friendly enhancements as well as a choice of five desktop
environments. Unless you are looking for bleeding-edge desktop
environments, Korora gives you all the top contenders.
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Glitches Mar Makulu's Appeal February 17, 2016 
Makulu 10 Xfce edition continues developer Jacque Raymer's track
record of pushing the limits with useful and innovative features to keep
his distro line a step ahead of the crowd. He released Makulu 10 Xfce
this week after more than 12 months in the making. The focus is
stability, speed and social integration. The Xfce edition can claim
success with two of those three goals.
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| Rosa Is a Real Powerhouse February 9, 2016 
The Rosa Desktop Fresh R series optimizes desktop usage and targets
advanced users and enthusiasts looking for rich functionality. Add to
that mix the default KDE flavoring and you have a compelling Linux
distro. The typical Rosa user already is familiar with basic Linux
offerings and wants a product with customization and personalization
possibilities. That is what Rosa Desktop delivers.
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Zenwalk 8 Beta Led Me Down a Rocky Road February 1, 2016 
Zenwalk is a Linux distro that seems to be in a state of flux. I
took a gamble with the Zenwalk 8.0 beta edition, released last month,
after several colleagues raved about its improvements. Chalk that up to
potentially bad advice. It's not that Zenwalk is a bad distro. It is an
uncooperative and strange experience. A lot can be said about not having
to struggle with a problematic OS version.
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| Fast Times With Nelum OS January 26, 2016 
Nelum OS is a light and fast live-installable Linux distribution
family offering three separate releases. The distro is a brand-new entry
to the land of Linux, with its initial release posted earlier this
month. It is an unusual twist on what you usually see with a Linux
release. For example, the virtual desktops can be changed simply by
scrolling the mouse wheel or finger scrolling the touchpad.
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Deepin Takes Linux to New Depths January 18, 2016 
The latest release of the Linux distro now called "Depth OS"
deserves serious consideration. It is fast, reliable and innovative,
with an impressive homegrown desktop design dubbed "Deepin Desktop
Environment." Depth OS has a bit of an identity problem. The open source
community that developed the distro seems to have a difficult time
deciding what to call it.
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