Thanks to the flexibility of Linux, it's possible to run the OS directly from a USB drive, but is that the right approach? Here are the pros and cons.

Linux offers a versatile platform for various computing needs, and creating a portable Linux distribution on a USB drive unlocks a world of mobility and flexibility. Whether you're a developer needing ...

Ventoy 1.1.08 now supports FreeBSD 15.0; boot its ISO from my multi-ISO USB. Ventoy supports 1,300+ tested ISOs; packing dozens of systems on one stick is easy. FreeBSD 15.0 introduces pkgbase; use ...

Puppy Linux is a lightweight and versatile Linux distribution ideal for breathing new life into lower-end machines. It can be easily installed on a USB flash drive, providing a portable and secure ...

In the vast and versatile world of Linux, the concept of a live environment allows users to run an entire operating system directly from a USB stick or CD without installing it on a computer's hard ...

A little while ago, I reported on how someone got a modern-day Linux distro running on a 30-year-old CPU. The key here is that it was a modern distro; while the tinkerer could have easily dug through ...

Damn Small Linux (DSL) is a lightweight GNU/Linux distribution designed to breathe new life into old computer hardware by offering a full desktop operating system that runs on a wide range of hardware ...

Running Linux on a Windows system opens up a world of possibilities for users who want to explore the power and flexibility of the Linux operating system. Whether you’re a developer, a system ...

The Tor Project is merging operations with Tails, a portable Linux-based operating system focused on preserving user privacy and anonymity. Tails will be incorporated “into the Tor Project’s structure ...

Why it matters: Debian is not the oldest Linux operating system out there, being just a month "younger" than Slackware. But the project started by Ian Murdock certainly is the most successful, as it ...