Should you run Linux straight from a USB? I tried it, and here's my expert advice

Thanks to the flexibility of Linux, it's possible to run the OS directly from a USB drive, but is that the right approach? Here are the pros and cons.

I've used Linux for decades, but I'd switch to FreeBSD for this one feature

ZDNET's key takeaways FreeBSD is one of the most stable OSes on the planet.FreeBSD is also more challenging than Linux.You ...
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How to install Linux

OK, you've settled on which version of Linux you want to load on your old PC. Here's how to make it happen. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog ...
PC World

Installing Linux on a Chromebook: What you need to know

Chromebooks are more powerful than you realize already, but zooming around the web in Google’s browser is just the beginning of what Chromebooks are capable of. Chrome OS is built on top of the Linux ...

I've tried nearly every Linux package manager - these remain my favorite

We're now veering into the realm of universal package managers, which are named as such because they work on nearly any Linux ...

I've used every immutable Linux distro, and this is the one I'd install today - here's why

ZDNET's key takeaways Ultramarine has a new default desktop, and it's still outstanding.This immutable distribution is rock-solid, secure, and Linux to its core.You can download and install ...