Our Linux Hardware & Software Reviews are organized by category. These categories then use a set of rating criteria, each of which have an associated 5-star value representing a score as shown below.
Exceptional products that win us over are issued the LinuxLookup.com Editors Choice Award.
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| Criteria | Description |
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| Performance | Performance is an assessment of the execution or efficiency in which it fulfills the intended purpose. |
| Compatibility | Compatibility simply rates the products amalgamation with Linux. |
| Stability | Stability is an appraisal of the resistance to change, sudden change or deterioration while in use. |
| Cost / Value | Cost & Value is an opinion of worth based on purchase price. Cases where the product is Open Source under the GNU license (free) this rates value of possession. |
| Technology | Technology is a judgment of the product technological process, invention, method, or the like. |
| Innovation | Innovation evaluates the product level of modernization, originality and introduction of something new. |
| Installation | Installation reflects how well the installation procedure executes, placed in position or set for use. |
| Documentation | Documentation indicates how well written and graphic materials outline the use, operation, maintenance, or design. |
| Ease of use | Ease of Use suggests how intuitive the product was to use. |
| Content | Content determines a rational opinion on how well the topic at hand is covered. |
| Approach | Approach is an opinion on how well the method used or steps taken in setting about a task was covered. |
| Learning curve | Learning curve outlines how well the information would be absorbed from a novice point of view. |
| Game play | Game play reflects the user interface, control, storyline and interaction. |
| Graphics / Sound | The aesthetic quality of the game, music and sound effects. |
| Replay value | The fun factor, indicating if this title will keep you coming back for more or collect dust. |
| Overall | This gauges how we rate the product as a whole. |