That's yet another reason why I find MX Linux so appealing. By default, MX Linux version 23 configured Xfce to be different enough to know you're not using a typical desktop, while at the same ...

It's also a good GUI for systems that are basically command line setups with an occasional need for a full desktop. It may become an increasingly popular escape route for users who wished that Gnome ...

Xfce–which is reportedly a favorite of Linux creator Linus Torvalds himself–has now reached version 4.10, and this latest release brings some compelling new features to the table.

Note: I'll demonstrate these tips using Xubuntu, the official Xfce spin of Ubuntu. Many distributions tend to configure Xfce differently, so your mileage may vary depending on the distro you use. 1.

Oh, and you may not be surprised to read that the reason for this is, in part, thanks to elementary OS. The project is still in Beta -- the latest version is Enso OS 0.3.1 which released last week ...

If you need to spin up a quick Linux desktop for development or testing purposes, one of the easiest is with a new tool called Distrobox. Jack Wallen shows you how.