Matt Hartley

Matt Hartley is a Datamation contributor.

Top 10 Reasons Why Desktop Linux Failed

First, I want to be absolutely clear about something. I have been a full time Linux on the desktop user for well over a decade. It has...

Linux File Server Guide

Linux file servers play an essential role. The ability to share files is a basic expectation with any modern operating system in the workplace. When using one...

Linux Solutions: Snappy, Flatpak, and AppImage

It wasn't all that long ago the idea of binary packages were seen as salvation from having to compile software packages for one's Linux system. In 2018, we've...

Microsoft’s Linux Adoption: How Things Change

Linux was once referred to as a cancer by Microsoft's former CEO. Ah, how times change. Now that same former CEO is claiming that he loves Linux....

Ubuntu 18.04 Review: Tough Love

Also see: Ubuntu History: Linux Evolves This Ubuntu review of 18.04 is going to be more blunt than what you've seen elsewhere. Perhaps a bit of tough love. Not...

Should Your Business Switch to Open Source?

I've had the pleasure of talking with small business owners in the past about moving their business over to open source technologies. I've also heard officers of...

Linux Mint vs. MX Linux: What’s Best for You?

For the past few years, Linux Mint has been unstoppable in terms of attracting new users. I honestly never really understood its appeal over Ubuntu MATE. However,...

Windows vs Linux in 2018

Over the years, we've seen countless articles state that we're entering the fabled Year of the Linux Desktop. They cite the advantages of Linux. Other articles, still,...

The Best Open Source Content Management Systems

One of the most important elements new website owners fail to give enough consideration to is in selecting the right open source content management system (CMS) for...

Linux Virtual Machines vs Linux Live Images

I'll be the first to admit that I tend to try out new Linux distros on a far too frequent basis. Yet the method I use to...

Best Open Source Accounting Software

Researching the best open source accounting software isn't as simple as one might think. There are a number of important variables you must consider before taking the leap. This is especially important...

Is WINE Linux Enterprise Friendly?

Migrating to a new operating system is not a simple task, especially for enterprise users. This has led many people to exploring whether WINE on Linux is...

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