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Customizing your Linux desktop is a waste of time: Here's a better way to get what you want

Linux is famously customizable, and when you hear its perks discussed, you'll usually see mentions of "flexibility" and "personalization" in the conversation. Despite those strengths, I've gotten ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I switched to Linux Mint, and it's still the safest bet for people who want Linux without surprises

Switching to Linux doesn't have to be exciting or scary — sometimes you just have to play it safe, and Linux Mint is perfect ...
Network World

For $50, you can build a custom Android or Linux mini-computer

Gumstix, a company that has been selling small system boards – about the size of a “gum stick” – for years, is now offering crowdfunding for hardware that users can design themselves. (Stick with me ...
EDN

Building a custom embedded SoC platform for embedded Linux

There are strong technical and business reasons to consider using Linux for your next embedded application project such as diverse hardware support, performance, scalability, high reliability, and ...
Electronic Design

Choose Your Custom Linux

TimeSys' subscription service, LinuxLink, delivers a custom, royalty free Linux platform and toolset for a range of embedded platforms. It is available for a range of target platforms including those ...
ZDNet

How to customize the Linux bash prompt (and why you should)

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