Linare, a company that integrates computers and software, is selling systems costing $199 with its own version of Linux. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, ...

There’s no shortage of cheap, Linux-friendly single-board computers on the market with ARM processors these days. But you know what there may be even more of? Cheap Android TV boxes with similar ...

Over the weekend a few regulars sent me a link to an article on DesktopLinux.com which looked at the effect that cheap Linux-powered desktop PCs would have on Microsoft. Should Microsoft fear the ...

Linare, newly embarked as a seller of cheap Linux PCs, will offer an e-mail service for fans of the open-source operating system, the company plans to announce on Monday. The company plans to begin ...

As component prices drop, the aggressive pricing of commercial Linux notebooks could hamper efforts by One Laptop Per Child to supply inexpensive laptops to children in developing markets. Asus ...

Dell Computer has replaced rival Hewlett-Packard in a deal to make cheap Linux and Windows-based computers for the Thailand government's "people's PC" project. In May, Thailand's Information, ...

I like Linux netbooks. I like them a lot. They’re lightweight, they’re solid performers, they’re cheap, and it looks like they’re soon going to be cheaper than ever. So if you do see great Linux ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Brian Benchoff is an embedded engineer who has graced us with ...

Once you've got your live USB, boot to your USB drive in your PC's BIOS, and your Linux distro will boot up. You could extend this even further, and host a PXE server with a wide range of ISO files on ...

ZDNET's key takeaways RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience.Linux doesn't require as much RAM as Windows.More ...

Non-profit OLPC's XO notebook has jumped from its original estimated price of $100 and now faces pricing competition from commercial laptops As component prices drop, the aggressive pricing of ...