Configuration is the first step in building a kernel. There are many ways and various options to choose from. The kernel will generate a .config file at the end of the process and generate a series of ...

However, NixOS has become popular, especially for its declarative configuration model, which enables reproducible systems and ...

Understanding the intricacies of the Linux boot process and the GRUB bootloader configuration is essential for system administrators, developers, and Linux enthusiasts who want to harness the full ...

It's not hard to look up configuration details on your Linux system. The hard thing is wrapping your brain around how many are available and what they can tell you. Linux systems can report on a lot ...

You point your browser at a local IP address or hostname and suddenly you have a full XFCE desktop running in your browser.

It has been some time since I have written about installing Linux on systems with UEFI firmware, and I have recently gotten several questions about how to do this. So I think this is a good time for a ...

Whatever else you do to secure a Linux system, it must have comprehensive, accurate and carefully watched logs. Logs serve several purposes. First, they help us troubleshoot virtually all kinds of ...

Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.