The most versatile Linux distributions you can install right now - and I've tried them all

ZDNET key takeaways There are plenty of Linux distributions to choose from.Many of those distributions are general ...
Ars Technica

Still working on backing old Unix install

With regard to this thread I posted a while back, I have aquired a tape drive and am ready to prepare the backups. I am currently reading O'Reilly's guide to Unix Backup and Recovery but I am afraid ...
ZDNet

This Linux distribution doesn't require installation, and still remembers where you left off

Unless you've been around the Linux community for a long time, PorteuX is unlike any operating system you've probably ever used. What makes PorteuX so different? Well, first off, it's based on ...
ZDNet

The best Linux distros for beginners in 2025 make switching from MacOS or Windows so easy

Linux offers more security, privacy, and freedom from vendors. Modern Linux distros are user-friendly -- even for non-techies. Linux Mint, Zorin OS, MX Linux top beginner distro list. Get more ...
Linux Journal

UNIX vs Linux: What's the Difference?

In the intricate landscape of operating systems, two prominent players have shaped the digital realm for decades: UNIX and Linux. While these two systems might seem similar at first glance, a deeper ...
Simon Fraser University

CSIL Linux/UNIX FAQ

Ubuntu 24.04.x LTS (Noble Numbat) - runs on all of CSIL workstations, and all MPCS workstations. - exception: workstations in SRYE 3024 and SRYE 4024 run Windows only for Fall 2025. Please read ...