When I’m asked to recommend a Linux distribution for beginners, I always suggest Ubuntu. It’s one of the easiest to master, but there’s still a learning curve for longtime Windows users. Here's what I ...

Not everything is fun and games on your Ubuntu workstation. There are a few things you should do to help ensure that your system is running properly. There are also times when things go wrong. When ...

My journey from XP to Ubuntu has stalled as I fight with Gutsy Gibbon to recreate my file backup regime under Linux. Of course this system doesn't help if I lose the ThinkPad (such as fire or theft), ...