The biggest challenge for Windows XP users switching to Linux Mint is having to change the programs you've known and used for years. Fortunately, some programs are available on both Linux and Windows.

Mint Zena provides more information than ever on what your hardware's doing.

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Daemons are essential Linux programs performing tasks. systemd's ;systemctl provides procedures to manage, start, or stop them efficiently. Daemons were inspired by Maxwell's Demon concept in physics.

eWEEK content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. Linspire CEO Kevin Carmony on April 24 unveiled Freespire, ...

A few weeks ago I promised to bring in some more general news from the world of Linux audio software development. Alas, my plans were ambushed by the happy intrusion of the release of Renoise for ...

For many users, getting started with Linux is surprisingly easy. New, friendlier versions of the free operating system, such as Fedora and Ubuntu, feature straightforward menus and automated ...

I've found that maintaining a proper to-do list consistently boosts my productivity. The challenge, however, is finding task management software that fits with my workflow. I've tried several web ...