Looking to resurrect or transform a laptop or desktop? There are lots of versions of Linux to choose from, all of them free (and awesome). Here's how to decide which one is right for you.

We list the best Linux distros for small business, to make it simple and easy to set up a simple, secure and stable alternative to Windows to power your computers or servers.

The fact is, those on the hunt for the best or easiest or cheapest enterprise Linux distro have far fewer choices. You might think that a smaller hit list would make the job of choosing the ideal ...

Why not create a distro with all the Mono libraries and documentation preinstalled, along with all the best Mono-based apps for inspiration? 5. Look good In Shuttleworth's words, "pretty is a ...

Familiarity. The advantages of sticking with a Linux distribution you’re extremely familiar with will generally outweigh the advantages of adopting a different distribution.

OK, you've settled on which version of Linux you want to load on your old PC. Here's how to make it happen.

If you work with Linux, or you just want to test drive the OS, you can use Hyper-V to create a virtual machine with the distro you like alongside Windows 10.