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Is Linux a Waste of Time and Should You Stick to Windows?

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Some people find out about Linux, dive in, then walk away feeling like Linux is a waste of time. That's a pretty broad brush to paint the entire operating system with, but there are some use-cases where Linux is great and others where you might run into some challenges. Here are some frustrations people have […]

How to Stop Distro-Hopping and Find the Perfect Linux Distro for Yourself

October 16, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Do you ever find yourself stuck in the never-ending loop of switching between multiple Linux distros for months? Maybe you want to explore all the available options in search of the best, but with so many distros to try, that seems like an impossible task. Although as fun it is to install and test new […]

You Can Now Install Windows Subsystem for Linux From the Microsoft Store

October 14, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has been one of Microsoft's resounding successes in recent years. Opening up Windows to allow a proper GNU/Linux environment to run without the need for a virtual machine has made a world of difference to developers and occasional Linux dabblers worldwide. WSL was a popular addition to Windows 10 […]

How to Change Between Users on Linux

October 6, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Since Linux is a multi-user operating system, sooner or later you'll feel the need to switch between users. Whether it is for performing administrative actions using the superuser account, or simply changing the current user to access a specific directory, Linux provides several ways to tackle such issues. Let's take a look at how you […]

Can Linux Run Windows EXE Files?

October 1, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Users who have recently migrated from Windows to Linux often wonder if they can run Windows apps and programs on their new system. The answer to this affects a user's perspective of Linux in general, since operating systems should be easy to use and at the same time, welcoming to the idea of running different […]

Can You Run Linux Without a Desktop Environment?

September 26, 2021September 26, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

While modern Linux systems have attractive desktop interfaces, you may be wondering whether you can use Linux without them. The straightforward answer is "yes." What Is a Desktop Environment? While the desktop environments on Windows and macOS are tightly integrated and built into the system, on Linux, desktop environments like GNOME, KDE, and Xfce are […]