Here’s how you can add third party codecs to Ubuntu 12.04 for MP3, flash, Microsoft fonts, and DVD playback. There are two ways to do this: 1. The easiest way is to choose to add these extras when you ...

A typical Linux system is largely comprised of unrestricted, open-source software. But some of the most popular software around is either closed-source or open-source, but restricted by patents.

When I’m asked to recommend a Linux distribution for beginners, I always suggest Ubuntu. It’s one of the easiest to master, but there’s still a learning curve for longtime Windows users. Here's what ...