Since the initial release of GNOME 1.0 in 1999, there have been 33 stable releases. That first release would set the framework for all future versions. It was based on the GIMP ToolKit (GTK+). Then, ...

So far in this series I have looked at the Xfce and KDE desktops, which were conceptually similar in many ways. Now it is time for Gnome 3, but before diving into that, I would like to make clear, ...

Rhino Linux takes an already fine Xfce desktop and blends in elements of the GNOME graphical interface to create a hybrid desktop design well worth experiencing. The combination does for me what few ...

After literally decades, I'm frankly sick of reading (and writing!) about the "year of the Linux desktop" where the world's most popular server and embedded OS finally makes a dent in the desktop OS ...

The popular Linux distribution Ubuntu recently finalized its move to the new Unity interface, while other Linux distributions are moving to the new GNOME 3 shell. Both interfaces are remarkably ...

The Gnome project is in a tricky situation: While the widely used Linux desktop is technically on a secure footing, things are looking less good financially. In recent years, donations have decreased ...

Linux Mint is embracing Wayland without forcing users to abandon X11, giving Cinnamon a more careful and practical path forward.

It would be difficult to imagine a more vivid testament to many Linux users’ dislike of the new-style GNOME 3 desktop than the many alternative options that have sprung up in response. Ubuntu’s Unity, ...

Linux (GNOME-based): There are work-arounds to set Gmail as a default mail app in Linux, but they don't cover right-click file sending and complex mail links. Gnome Gmail does a much better job of ...

Budgie is a GNOME-based Linux desktop. It’s developed and used by Solus Linux distribution. With the help of GNOME stack components, the Budgie desktop is written. Budgie offers a unified notification ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Feb 25, 2020, 08:10am EST Feb 25, 2020, 01:27pm EST This article ...