How-To Geek on MSN

Linux has an identity crisis—and it's holding back desktop PCs

The OS of a thousand faces.

I tested Omega Linux to see if it can revitalize an old PC, and it made Ubuntu distributions look bad

I tested Omega Linux to see if it can revitalize an old PC, and it made Ubuntu distributions look bad ...

Another Linux distro has dropped KDE Plasma, and I'm not surprised to see why

Another Linux distro has dropped KDE Plasma, and I'm not surprised to see why ...
Geeky Gadgets

Transform Your Raspberry Pi 5 Into a Desktop Powerhouse with Alpine Linux

Have you ever wondered how to turn your Raspberry Pi 5 into a sleek, ultra-lightweight desktop system? While many Linux distributions promise simplicity, few can match the sheer efficiency of Alpine ...
MUO on MSN

5 Linux desktop features Windows still can't replicate properly

Where Linux’s modular design still outpaces Windows.
Hackaday

Why 2025 Will Not Be The Year Of Linux On The Desktop

One of the longest running jokes in our sphere is that the coming year will finally be the year of “Linux on the Desktop.” Never mind that the erosion of the traditional Windows-style desktop form of ...
Linux Journal

Linux's Ascendancy: Charting the Open-Source Surge in the Desktop OS Arena

The gaming sector has played a pivotal role in Linux's rising popularity. Valve's Steam Deck, a handheld gaming device running on Linux-based SteamOS, has introduced a new audience to the capabilities ...
ExtremeTech

5% Of All Desktop PCs in the US Are Now Running Linux

Linux is now the fourth most popular desktop operating system in America, according to the latest report from StatCounter. This comes at a time of record adoption for the niche OS, which has now ...