Want to take Linux for a spin? Forget partitions, dual-boot setups and live CDs: The new Ubuntu Windows installer lets you run the Linux distro while keeping the rest of your system intact. In other ...

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When the Asus Eee PC came out last year, we found that the eeextremely eeenticing subnotebook had the potential to be a real game-changer. Indeed, the diminutive wonder has spawned countless imitation ...

I have a Dell Dimension D600r with 256RAM and a 20GB HD.The drive was wiped by the former owner, I presume using fdisk. It displays 2 empty partitions. I set the BIOS to start from CD and insert the ...

For years, Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux, has given away CDs of its Linux operating system to anyone who wanted them. That’s given away as in free, no cost, nada. But, all goods things ...

Over the years, I've encountered various Ubuntu boot problems, from black screens to endless loading loops. Luckily, I've ...