Installing Ubuntu 16.04 as a virtual machine (VM) on ESXi is a relatively simple process, provided you know how to work around some of the "gothcas" that can complicate the process. In this article, I ...

There are multiple ways to try any Linux distribution on Windows 11 or Windows 10 computers. However, Hyper-V is the native virtual machine app that you can use to install Linux Ubuntu on your PC. As ...

Linux is all about choice. From my earliest experiences with the OS, this has been the case. If you're coming from Windows, you're probably accustomed to being able to switch your web browser, office ...

When the Windows 10 Anniversary Update was announced, there was one feature that got me excited: support for the Linux Bash shell. I grew up using Unix shell commands and was always frustrated by the ...

Sometimes a good GUI can make a server even easier. Jack Wallen shows you how to install the GNOME Desktop Environment on Ubuntu Server, and why this might be a good idea. If you make use of Ubuntu ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. After you've done this, check out my guide to updating your ...

How to install a full desktop on a Multipass virtual machine for easier Linux development Your email has been sent Multipass is still one of my favorite virtual machine systems. With this command-line ...

Amar Thakur wants to install Ubuntu on a PC without removing Windows 7. “How will I do that?” Ubuntu offers three ways to launch the operating system without ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. After you've done this, check out my guide to updating your ...