GoKawiil - Tech News

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I'm a serial Linux distro hopper - these 7 signs mean it's time to switch (zdnet.com)

2026-07-14 | by Jack Wallen | tags: desktop, distribution, distro

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How to try out over 85 Linux distros, no installation required - with DistroSea (zdnet.com)

2026-06-03 | by Jack Wallen | get DistroSea Linux Virtual Machine → | tags: distrosea, linux distributions, arch linux

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Want to be a Linux pro like me? Master these 8 skills first (zdnet.com)

2026-06-02 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux Command Line Book → | tags: linux, command line, zdnet

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Linux Mint vs. Elementary OS: I compared both distros, and here's my advice (zdnet.com)

2026-05-12 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux Mint Cinnamon Desktop → | tags: linux mint, elementary os, open-source

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New Linux 'Copy Fail' Vulnerability Enables Root Access On Major Distros (slashdot.org)

2026-04-30 | get Linux Security Patch Kit → | tags: linux, copy fail, root access

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Zorin OS vs. Solus: I tested two great Linux distros for beginners to find out which is best (zdnet.com)

2026-04-25 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux Mint Cinnamon → | tags: zorin os, solus, budgie desktop

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Why Zorin OS 18.1 is simply the best Linux distro - for anyone (zdnet.com)

2026-04-15 | by Jack Wallen | get Zorin OS 18.1 Laptop Bundle → | tags: zorin os, linux distro, zorin os 18.1

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You can use Linux 7.0 on these 7 distros today - here's what to expect (zdnet.com)

2026-04-15 | by Steven Vaughan-Nichols | get Linux Mint 21. → | tags: linux, linux 7.0, linus torvalds

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You can try Linux 7.0 now on these distros - here's what's new (zdnet.com)

2026-04-14 | by Steven Vaughan-Nichols | get Linux Mint 21.1 → | tags: linux 7.0, linus torvalds, rust

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I tested the 'survival computer' that has all the offline utility you need - including AI (zdnet.com)

2026-04-06 | by Jack Wallen | get Raspberry Pi 4 Kit → | tags: project nomad, offline ai, linux distro

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curl > /dev/sda: How I made a Linux distro that runs wget | dd (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-24 | get Linux Command Cheat Sheet → | tags: curl, linux distro, wget

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Why PCLinuxOS gets my vouch if you miss the simplicity of Windows 7 (zdnet.com)

2026-03-13 | by Jack Wallen | get PCLinuxOS Linux Distro → | tags: pclinuxos, linux mint, elementaryos

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WSL Manager (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-08 | get WSL Manager → | tags: wsldistro, docker, lxc

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The once beloved PCLinuxOS is back - and it's still a great Windows escape (zdnet.com)

2026-02-25 | by Jack Wallen | get Windows Explorer → | tags: pclinuxos, windows, linux mint

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You can control your Linux PC from your Android phone - here's how (zdnet.com)

2026-02-20 | by Jack Wallen | get Smartphone Controller → | tags: kde connect, kde desktop, linux pc

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This simple Linux tool lets you try multiple distros safely on one desktop - for free (zdnet.com)

2025-12-30 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux distro → | tags: container, distrobox, fedora

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Package Forge: The Lesser Known Snap/Flatpak Alternative Without Distro Lock-In (slashdot.org)

2025-12-21 | by Posted | get Package Forge → | tags: distro, install, linux

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Thoughts on Omarchy: Slick Distro, Complicated Ethics (news.ycombinator.com)

2025-10-31 | get MacBook Pro → | tags: distro, like, linux