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In a world teeming with Linux distributions — from Ubuntu to Arch, Debian to Fedora — the idea of building your own may seem daunting, if not redundant. Yet, for many technologists, enthusiasts, and ...

We have seen various Linux distributions, and yet many others continue to appear. Some are as small as DLX which sits on a single floppy; others are as big as Red Hat 6.2, packed in five CDs. Things ...

Whether you like it or not, Windows 10 is going away, and it's time to pick a new OS. When Windows 10 support ends, I'm leaving Windows for good. But the only viable option is Linux, and there are ...

Linux Professional Solutions has a guide to building your own Linux-based (of course) digital video recorder. Seems like a lot of trouble to avoid paying TiVo’s monthly fee, but on the other hand it ...

There are all kinds of Linux servers. The most complicated of these require you to be a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE). Many of them require you to do more than ...