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Miss Windows XP or 7? Then I have a free, open-source alternative for you

If you're looking for a Windows alternative, but aren't ready for Linux, the open-source ReactOS is now as easy to install as Windows.

3 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source

Microsoft finally open sources DOS 1.0 - and it's so much more than the code

Want a blast from the past? Microsoft just open-sourced its very first operating system, offering a rare insight into the PC's earliest days.

1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Microsoft

Canonical's approach to AI is refreshingly thoughtful - Microsoft should take note

With Ubuntu Linux 26.04, you decide how you want to use AI. What a novel idea.

1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence

My 5 favorite open source operating systems that aren't Linux

Looking for non-Linux open-source options? From ghosts of past operating systems to fascinating works in progress, here are my top picks.

1 month ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source

Built for a hostile internet: Canonical VP of Engineering on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

He also says Ubuntu's Rust rollout has been a 'rip-roaring success.'

1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software

SUSE bets its future on digital sovereignty

98% of IT leaders want digital sovereignty: Now SUSE is operationalizing it for companies everywhere

I've followed SUSE for decades. Here's how it's helping organizations control data and avoid lock-in.

1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software

CachyOS is the Arch Linux distro to try if you want serious speed and performance

The latest version of CachyOS makes one of the hottest Linux distributions on the market today even better.

1 month ago by Jack Wallen in Linux

You can use Linux 7.0 on these 7 distros today - here's what to expect

The latest Linux kernel boasts full Rust support and a greatly improved scheduler to speed up your work and your games.

1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software

'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is moving its flagship open-source program to a proprietary model because it can't cope with the dangers of AI hacking its open code.

1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence

The new rules for AI-assisted code in the Linux kernel: What every dev needs to know

Linus Torvalds and maintainers just finalized the Linux kernel's new AI policy - but it might not address the biggest challenge with AI-generated code. Here's why.

1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence

I see why Ubuntu 26.04 is more than just a performance bump for thrill-seeking gamers

I'm impressed with the latest release for its speed, replacement apps - and for what's missing.

1 month ago by Jack Wallen in Linux

France is ditching Windows for digital sovereignty - and its new Linux stack is taking shape

Officially, we don't know what France's forthcoming Linux desktop will look like, but this is what my sources and experience tell me to expect.

1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software

How AI has suddenly become much more useful to open-source developers

More open-source developers are finding that, when used properly, AI can actually help current and long-neglected programs. However, legal and quality issues loom.

2 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence

I've tracked Apple for nearly 50 years: How a garage rebel became a multitrillion-dollar empire

Opinion: On Apple's 50th anniversary, here's a look at what the company gained - and lost - on its journey from a tech geeks' dream to a luxury device brand.

2 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Apple

This new Linux desktop runs like an app on your existing desktop - and I highly recommend it

This Linux desktop runs like an app on your current desktop - and it's amazing

Orbitiny is snappy, portable, and feels like a native experience.

2 months ago by Jack Wallen in Linux

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