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Linux Mint 18 “Sarah” New Features — Best Linux Distro For Desktop Users?

Short Bytes: Linux Mint project will release Linux Mint 18 “Sarah” in the upcoming months. Mint is known to offer a polished Linux desktop experience to the users and the next release is looking to make this even better. In a recent blog post, project leader Clement Lefebvre told more about Ubuntu 16.04 LTS-based Linux […]

Debian Is Dropping Support For Older 32-bit Hardware In Debian 9

Short Bytes: In an announcement post, Debian project has revealed that Debian GNU/Linux operating system is dropping support for older 32-bit CPUs. The users using the older i486 or i586 architectures are advised to move to Debian 8 “Jessie”, which should support the older processors until 2020.  Ben Hutchings, a Debian developer and Linux kernel maintainer, has […]

Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak — Release Date, Features, Live ISO Build Download

Short Bytes: Canonical has officially started the development cycle of Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak. As we move ahead with the development, we’ll be knowing more about the new changes and big features of Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak. Meanwhile, if you are willing to adopt the upcoming iteration of Ubuntu, you can download the Live ISO […]

Best Linux Distros For Kids — Top 5 Free Operating Systems

Short Bytes: It’s a no denying fact that future belongs to open source and Linux, and our younger generation should be introduced with the open source alternatives for Windows and OS X. Along the similar lines, here are the top 5 best Linux distribution for kids and younger audience. Choose wisely and start learning. If […]

Ubuntu 16.10 Is Codenamed “Yakkety Yak” — But, What Does It Mean?

Short Bytes: Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth has announced that the codename of Ubuntu 16.10 will be Yakkety Yak. The development cycle of Ubuntu 16.10 will start in a few days and it will be launched later this year at the end of October. Yakkety Yak could mean a lot of things, but we are betting […]

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Released, Download ISO Files And Torrents Now

Short Bytes: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS release is finally here. The stable ISO images and torrents of Xenial Xerus are now available for download. Read more to know about the biggest changes and features of the open source OS and find download links and upgrade instructions. The wait for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Xenial Xerus is finally […]

NLinux: Nvidia Apparently Making A New Linux Distro For Gamers

Short Bytes: According to the latest round of rumors in the Linux community, Nvidia is busy making its own gaming-optimized Linux distro called NLinux. While we can’t confirm the existence of this OS, it would be interesting to watch out for the extras it could offer. Recently the rumor mill went into overdrive with the […]

Subgraph OS: Secure, Free, Open Source Linux Operating System For Non-technical Users

Short Bytes: To answer your security related concerns, Subgraph OS is here as a free, secure, open source Linux operating system for the non-technical users. This security-focused distro comes with complete TOR integration, full-disk encryption, OpenPGP mail integration, system hardening and other features. Know more about the OS and make your system secure. In the recent […]

Lakka Is A Linux OS That Converts Any Computer Into A Gaming Console

Short Bytes: Lakka is a lightweight Linux distribution for converting any computer into a full-fledged retro gaming console. Based on OpenELEC and RetroArch, it supports a large variety of computer boards. It’s time to go to your basement, clean your dusty old PC and make it ready for something fun. Using the lightweight Linux distro Lakka, […]

Best Features Of Solus OS — The Fastest Booting Linux Distro

Images | Project Solus Short Bytes: Solus OS, pegged as the fastest booting Linux OS, was released in December. Shipping with Linux Kernel 4.4.3, Solus 1.1 is available for download along with its own desktop environment called Budgie. Read more to know all the features of Solus OS and find the download links below. We […]

Is Linux Mint 17.3 The Best Linux Desktop Distro Ever Made?

Short Bytes: The latest Linux Mint 17.3 Rosa MATE and Cinnamon flavors are now available for download. Following the “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it” model, Mint developers have been able to create the polished Linux desktop experience around. Do you agree with me? For a very long time, Linux Mint Project has been […]

Free and Secure Qubes OS Protects You By Assuming that It’s Already Hacked

Short Bytes: Qubes OS is a free and open-source software (FOSS) that takes the security standards to a new level. It makes use of Xen Hypervisor and works on the Principle of least privileges. While building an operating system, stability and functionality is one of the top preferences of the team. Another big aspect of an […]

Linux Based Solus OS Now Boots in Flat 1.2 Seconds

Short Bytes : The developer team behind Linux-based Solus distro has achieved a remarkable feat as they brought down the boot time of the Solus operating system to 1.2 seconds. Solus is approaching its stable release and the team has now started showing off its OS’s new features. After months of aggressive marketing and promotions, […]