Matt Hartley

When was the last time we stood back and just marveled at how far Linux has come in the server, desktop and embedded spaces? Might seem a bit cliché to some, yet no one can argue that Linux’s progress has been truly remarkable. Sparing you the “this is the year of the Linux desktop” type […]

Imagine a world where you can develop software unconstrained by the normal rules of software, which requires a local installation. CPU, memory, security…each of these issues are now someone else’s problem. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Well, Linux is part of an evolution in computing that is giving new meaning to the term “network computing” as […]

In a previous article on Linux-Window desktop competition, I shared my thoughts on why desktop Linux shouldn’t focus on competing with Windows. Not because Linux can’t compete, but because Linux can stand its ground on its own merits without being held against Windows for comparison. I believe most groups within the Linux community can agree […]

How many times have you heard this statement: “It’s the year of the Linux desktop.” Not recently? Then how about “Linux is making gains on the Windows desktop”? Still leaving a bad taste in your mouth? Bet I know why. For years, both the statements above have been over-used to the point that either idea […]

I love using Linux. I enjoy the control over the computing experience it affords me and how I can choose exactly how my desktop is to be run. I’m not some guy writing Linux articles on a Windows box or a Mac. I “live Linux” exclusively, every-single-day. And I have done this for years. That […]

Much like anything in life, what works for one individual might be seen as unneeded by another. Yet when it comes to making the Ubuntu Linux desktop more productive to use, there are some clear cut help tips. They lessen unneeded keystrokes, data loss, and workstation downtime. In this article, I’ll share twenty tips that […]

When we think of open source software, generally we think of a desktop environment that supports the same principles. But what about those people who prefer using Windows, yet want to try out some open source software to see what all of the fuss is about? To address this, I’ve put together twenty of my […]

The economy, as everyone is well aware, stinks. Yet the one factor that isn’t being discussed enough in the media is how different technologies will likely evolve due to these new economic conditions. One major change: while the days of costly software and expensive licensing is not likely to come to a complete end, I […]

For most of us, using our preferred desktop Linux distributions has become second nature. Yet remembering back to when I first made the switch, it seems that specific Linux apps made the OS change much easier. In this article, I want to share some of the applications I use on a daily basis. Some of […]

In a tight economy, it’s more important than ever to make sure every dollar spent is providing maximum return. And for a growing number of small businesses, this means reexamining plans for upgrading existing servers and workstations. For many small businesses, this translates into more of the same. Renewing expensive licenses, buying newer computer towers […]