Linux distros

Zentyal 5.1 Review – Point releases that are a year in the making is enough of a reason to pique Shashank Sharma’s interest. But is his curiosity misplaced? IN BRIEF Unlike most other server distributions. Zentyal features a graphical desktop that can be used to fine-tune the system. Its USP. however, is the easy-to-navigate web interface … Read more

Fed up with a non-functioning touchpad and tearing videos, John Knight explores a Chromebook distro and is unprepared for the speed that awaits. GalliumOS 2.1 Review – GalliumOS is a tailor-made distribution for Chromebooks, with specific hardware and software optimisations designed to increase performance and battery life. The software is getting older (2016-2017), and the … Read more

Bliss OS 7.2 Review – Still mourning 2017’s demise of Remix OS, John Knight explores what else the world of desktop Android might have to offer… [wpsm_toplist] [sc name=”ad 2″] Based on Android Nougat, Bliss OS is designed to run across all your tablets, phones, and PCs. with a choice of optimised interfaces: Pixel for phones … Read more

CRUX 3.4 Review – A barebones DIY distribution that helps seasoned veterans build their desktop from the grounds up [wpsm_toplist] [sc name=”ad 2″] CRUX 3.4 Review: Specs CPU x86-64 or newer processor Graphics Dependent on the desktop you install RAM 192MB Storage 1GB Licence Build scripts under GPL Available from https://crux.nu There aren’t that many actively … Read more

Flint OS 3.2 After a recent buy-out of the company, John Knight explores the final release of Flint OS before it all changes to something new. In brief Based on Chromium 62, this is Flint OS’s final build and was released at the end of 2017. Flint OS will now be merged into CloudReady and … Read more

The world of desktop Android has numerous competitors, but with Phoenix OS, John Knight may have finally met the king. In Brief Phoenix OS is a Chinese Android distribution that provides a familiar PC-style interface. Based on Android 7.1.1, it uses Kernel 4.14.15. and is available for PC and ARM- based tablets. Minimum requirements are … Read more

Endless OS 3.3.11 Review – Shashank Sharma wonders if the distribution itself is endlessly impressive or, considering its hefty 15GB download size, just a vast heap of data. In Brief With Debian as its base and featuring a custom Gnome desktop, the distro ships two variants. The 2GB ISO is a fully functional distro, but lacks … Read more

Use one of these specialised builds that go one step further than your favourite distribution’s security policies and mechanisms [wpsm_toplist] [sc name=”ad 2″] Kodachi Linux This Debian-based project aims to equip users with a secure, anti-forensic and anonymous distribution. It uses a customised Xfce desktop in order to be resource-efficient and claims to give users … Read more

Ubuntu ‘Bionic Beaver’ 18.04 represents the first long term support release of a new generation of the leading Linux distribution, with over 30 exciting changes When major changes happen in a distribution that’s as widely used as the Canonical-supported Ubuntu, the Linux universe takes notice. [wpsm_toplist] [sc name=”ad 2″] At a glance Desktop Ubuntu 18.04 … Read more

A joint effort of two popular projects, this elegant distribution is steadily gaining in popularity [wpsm_toplist] [sc name=”ad 2″] Specs CPU i686 Intel or AMD processor Graphics Video adaptor and monitor with 1,024×768 or higher resolution RAM 512MB Storage 5GB License GPL and various Available from https://mxlinux.org The MX Linux project is a joint effort between … Read more

Univention Server 43 Review – One learns to appreciate a well-designed management interface when battling the common cold, as a snuffly Shashank Sharma discovers… As with most of its peers, Univention Corporate Server is aimed at SMBs and enterprises. While its does enable users to install the KDE desktop environment, it’s far too specialised to ever appeal … Read more