The world of Linux distros is chock-full of cool operating systems that bring distinctive features to the table. You've got simple and user-friendly Debian-based distros that are easy to configure ...

There’s no shortage of Linux operating systems available. However, many Linux distributions (distros) are niche OSes. For instance, Kali Linux is an ethical hacking and penetration testing Linux ...

Last week saw the release of Qubes, a Linux-based operating system that's aiming to make a virtue of sandboxed security. The aim of Qubes, developed by Joanna Rutkowska and her Warsaw-based IT ...

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Qubes is different from any desktop operating system you've seen before. It uses virtualization and sandboxing to create the most secure environment possible. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) ...

Qubes OS is a free open-source operating system that’s fully security-oriented. It leverages Xen-based virtualization, which allows the user to create, use and delete easily isolated compartments ...

Most Linux distributions are fairly similar these days, but Qubes OS is different. Qubes OS is based on Linux, but it runs applications in lightweight virtual machines. Applications can be completely ...

This is the first in a multipart series on Qubes OS, a security-focused operating system that is fundamentally different from any other Linux desktop I've ever used and one I personally switched to ...