Chromebooks have become popular alternatives to Windows and Mac laptops in recent years due to their simplicity, security, and ease-of-use, among other things. The fact that many entry-level models ...

Starting with Ubuntu 12.10, users of the popular Linux-based operating system will be able to install and run web apps as if they were desktop applications. That’s thanks to a new feature called ...

Jack Wallen has discovered a Chrome OS-like Linux desktop distribution that makes it possible for users to cut ties with Google while enjoying a full-blown operating system. Linux powers the cloud.

Canonical's Mark Shuttleworth has unveiled a new feature of his company's Ubuntu Linux distribution, set to appear in version 12.10 later this year: web apps. Taking a leaf from Mozilla's Prism ...