Although Android technically runs on top of Linux, generally most Android devices abstract away the underlying Linux-ness of these machines. In theory this is a good thing; we wouldn’t necessarily ...

Artix Linux is a rolling-release distribution based on Arch Linux, offering users the flexibility to choose between different init systems such as OpenRC, runit, and s6. This guide will walk you ...

Android has long been focused on running mobile apps, but in recent years, features aimed at developers and power users have begun pushing its boundaries. One exciting frontier: running full Linux ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rahul focuses on the impact of autonomy on society. In 2003, Louis Gerstner published “Who says elephants cannot dance?” The book ...

When your Linux desktop freezes, it can be frustrating, especially if you're in the middle of important work. However, there are several methods to safely restart your desktop without resorting to a ...

In the past few months, gaming handhelds have quickly progressed from an interesting new hobby to a full-blown obsession. Technically, my first handheld was the Windows-based ASUS ROG Ally, but it ...

Lindroid is a new open source app that lets you install a GNU/Linux distro on an Android device and run Linux applications with full support for your phone’s hardware. It does this by putting Linux ...

At its core, Android is just Linux. But Android provides a runtime and various other libraries that applications depend on, so you can’t just install Android apps on Linux and expect them to work.

Google is developing another Linux terminal app. The app runs a full Debian environment. Developers will be able to build Android apps on device. For some time, Android has had access to a terminal ...

Nmap is an essential tool for anyone who's serious about network security. It can be installed on any Linux distribution.