Maximum PC - Linux http://www.maximumpc.com/rss/Linux/feed en The Easy Way to Switch to Linux http://www.maximumpc.com/article/the_easy_way_to_switch_to_linux Sick of Windows? Let us show you everything you need to know to switch to Linux today! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/the_easy_way_to_switch_to_linux#comment News & Views Features Linux How-Tos Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:27:33 -0600 Will Smith and Robert Strohmeyer 1588 at http://www.maximumpc.com OpenSUSE 10.3 Test Drive http://www.maximumpc.com/article/two_weeks_with_opensuse_10_3 Robert Strohmeyer spent two weeks with the latest open source SUSE. Can it compete with Gutsy Gibbon? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/two_weeks_with_opensuse_10_3#comment News & Views Linux Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:47:17 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1532 at http://www.maximumpc.com Customize Compiz in Ubuntu Gutsy http://www.maximumpc.com/article/customize_compiz_in_ubuntu_gutsy With nine days remaining before the release of Ubuntu's latest version, Gutsy Gibbon 7.10, everyone's asking how the integrated Desktop Effects will work. So here's the deal. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/customize_compiz_in_ubuntu_gutsy#comment News & Views Linux Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:18:39 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1476 at http://www.maximumpc.com Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon Goes Beta http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ubuntu_gutsy_gibbon_goes_beta Version 7.10 of the world's leading desktop Linux is now available in beta. Here's what you can look forward to. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ubuntu_gutsy_gibbon_goes_beta#comment News & Views Linux Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:26:40 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1442 at http://www.maximumpc.com Palm Cancels Foleo http://www.maximumpc.com/article/palm_cancels_foleo You know that cutting-edge, next-gen, cellular-friendly ultralight Linux companion that Palm was about to release? Well, uh, nevermind. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/palm_cancels_foleo#comment News & Views Linux Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:03:42 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1352 at http://www.maximumpc.com Customize GNOME with Configuration Editor http://www.maximumpc.com/article/customize_gnome_with_configuration_editor Tweak your Linux install—apps and all—with this easy system tool. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/customize_gnome_with_configuration_editor#comment News & Views Linux Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:08:48 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1346 at http://www.maximumpc.com What Linux Are You Using? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/what_linux_are_you_using Annual Linux user survey results are in. Now tell us which distro runs your desktop. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/what_linux_are_you_using#comment News & Views Linux Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:43:17 -0500

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 1326 at http://www.maximumpc.com Automatix2 Streamlines Installs on Linux http://www.maximumpc.com/article/automatix2_streamlines_installs_on_linux Like to keep things simple? With Automatix2, installing Linux apps and codecs is as easy as clicking Start. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/automatix2_streamlines_installs_on_linux#comment News & Views Linux Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:02:03 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1308 at http://www.maximumpc.com First Impressions: My Ubuntu-based Dell http://www.maximumpc.com/article/first_impressions_my_ubuntu_based_dell Robert Strohmeyer's new Dell Inspiron just arrived with Ubuntu preinstalled. Here’s what he thinks of it. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/first_impressions_my_ubuntu_based_dell#comment News & Views Linux Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:55:34 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1302 at http://www.maximumpc.com Lenovo Launches Linux Laptops http://www.maximumpc.com/article/lenovo_launches_linux_laptops As a second major vendor launches preinstalled Linux PCs in 2007, the future is looking bright for open source. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/lenovo_launches_linux_laptops#comment News & Views Linux Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:24:11 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1290 at http://www.maximumpc.com Securely Delete Files in Linux http://www.maximumpc.com/article/securely_delete_files_in_linux Protecting your your personal data is as easy as typing 'shred'. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/securely_delete_files_in_linux#comment News & Views Linux Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:46:30 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1280 at http://www.maximumpc.com Launch Apps Automagically in Gnome http://www.maximumpc.com/article/launch_apps_automagically_in_gnome The Sessions preference tool makes it easy to manage your apps. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/launch_apps_automagically_in_gnome#comment News & Views Linux Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:44:23 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1258 at http://www.maximumpc.com Why (almost) Everyone Should Try Ubuntu http://www.maximumpc.com/article/why_almost_everyone_should_try_ubuntu Strength in numbers will be the key to success for the Linux desktop. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/why_almost_everyone_should_try_ubuntu#comment News & Views Linux Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:40:27 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1230 at http://www.maximumpc.com Protect Your Linux Box from Viruses http://www.maximumpc.com/article/protect_your_linux_box_from_viruses If you think Linux is virus-free, you're just plain wrong. But protecting your Linux PC couldn't be easier. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/protect_your_linux_box_from_viruses#comment News & Views Linux Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:18:46 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1220 at http://www.maximumpc.com Intel gets serious about mobile Linux http://www.maximumpc.com/article/intel_gets_serious_about_mobile_linux The chip maker's Moblin project aims to unite the Linux community on portable Internet devices. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/intel_gets_serious_about_mobile_linux#comment News & Views Linux Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:32:11 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1200 at http://www.maximumpc.com Dude, you don't have to get a Dell http://www.maximumpc.com/article/dude_you_dont_have_to_get_a_dell Dell isn't the only company offering good machines for Linux. Here are five other choices that you may not know about. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/dude_you_dont_have_to_get_a_dell#comment News & Views Linux Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:21:08 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1185 at http://www.maximumpc.com Open Up to Open Formats http://www.maximumpc.com/article/open_up_to_open_formats Why you should (but may find it difficult to) use open formats for all your files. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/open_up_to_open_formats#comment News & Views Linux Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:23:11 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1176 at http://www.maximumpc.com 2008: Year of the Linux Desktop http://www.maximumpc.com/article/2008_year_of_the_linux_desktop Will you finally break down and install Linux next year? The answer may surprise you. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/2008_year_of_the_linux_desktop#comment News & Views Linux Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:24:08 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1162 at http://www.maximumpc.com DIY: Build Linux From Scratch http://www.maximumpc.com/article/diy_build_linux_from_scratch There's no better way to learn the intricacies of Linux than to build your own OS from the ground up. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/diy_build_linux_from_scratch#comment News & Views Linux Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:03:13 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1153 at http://www.maximumpc.com Bring Out the GIMP Part 1: GIMP Basics http://www.maximumpc.com/article/bring_out_the_gimp_part_1_gimp_basics Linux's open source image editor is packed with powerful features. Here's how to get started. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/bring_out_the_gimp_part_1_gimp_basics#comment News & Views Linux Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:26:13 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1140 at http://www.maximumpc.com Gizmo Project Adds AIM, Yahoo, and MSN Messaging http://www.maximumpc.com/article/gizmo_project_adds_aim_yahoo_and_msn_messaging Open source Internet phone adds more bling, but still needs to work on the basics http://www.maximumpc.com/article/gizmo_project_adds_aim_yahoo_and_msn_messaging#comment News & Views Linux Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:37:01 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1123 at http://www.maximumpc.com Add Linux Repositories for Point-and-Click Updates http://www.maximumpc.com/article/add_linux_repositories_for_point_and_click_updates Want Ubuntu-like access to third party software and codecs for your Fedora 7 or openSUSE PC? Here's how to add third party repositories for everything you need. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/add_linux_repositories_for_point_and_click_updates#comment News & Views Linux Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:30:02 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1116 at http://www.maximumpc.com Fedora 7 Rivals Ubuntu's Ease of Use http://www.maximumpc.com/article/fedora_7_rivals_ubuntus_ease_of_use The latest rev of Fedora Linux gives Ubuntu's easy install options a run for their money, and adds smart, simple security, to boot. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/fedora_7_rivals_ubuntus_ease_of_use#comment News & Views Linux Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:54:26 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1101 at http://www.maximumpc.com Easy graphics drivers get a green light with Envy http://www.maximumpc.com/article/easy_graphics_drivers_get_a_green_light_with_envy Envy's simple interface takes the fglrxinfo out of setting up video drivers in Ubuntu. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/easy_graphics_drivers_get_a_green_light_with_envy#comment News & Views Linux Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:46:21 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1087 at http://www.maximumpc.com Still need to run Windows apps? Have a glass of Wine http://www.maximumpc.com/article/still_need_to_run_windows_apps_have_a_glass_of_wine Wine runs Windows programs on your Linux PC, so you don't have to dual boot http://www.maximumpc.com/article/still_need_to_run_windows_apps_have_a_glass_of_wine#comment News & Views Linux Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:45:29 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1075 at http://www.maximumpc.com Maximum Linux: Open talk about open source http://www.maximumpc.com/article/maximum_linux_open_talk_about_open_source In the first installment of our new Maximum Linux blog, open-source geek Robert Strohmeyer heralds our freeware future. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/maximum_linux_open_talk_about_open_source#comment News & Views Linux Wed, 30 May 2007 18:41:33 -0500 Robert Strohmeyer 1061 at http://www.maximumpc.com