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Installing ReactOS in 2024 but Everything Goes Wrong...

It's about time we take another look at ReactOS - the open source OS designed to be binary compatible with Windows programs.

Thinking about switching to Linux? 9 things you need to know

Now is the perfect time to migrate to Linux. Here's why.

Chinese hackers have unleashed a never-before-seen Linux backdoor

Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen backdoor for Linux that’s being used by a threat actor linked to the Chinese government.

Pioneering Apple Lisa goes “open source” thanks to Computer History Museum

Lisa OS 3.1's 1984 source Pascal code now available under a non-commercial license.

Raspberry Pi 5 not arriving in 2023 as company hopes for a “recovery year”

To avoid cannibalizing supply for other Pi products, the next model must wait.

Windows Subsystem for Linux with GUI apps launches for Windows 10

The latest Microsoft Store version of the Windows Subsystem for Linux allows for graphical apps, systemd support, multiple distributions, and a lot of questions about whether you have three different options enabled on your Windows 10 system.

“Old/weird laptops” sought to help test Linux kernel backlight drivers

You could help smooth out a long-needed overhaul of Linux's backlight systems.

We interviewed Linux OS through an AI bot to discover its secrets

In the world's first operating system interview, Linux tells all about Windows, Torvalds, and its favorite distro.

20-year-old Linux workaround is still slowing down AMD systems

AMD has come a long way since 2002, but the Linux kernel still treats modern Threadrippers like Athlon-era systems—at least in one potentially lag-inducing respect.

Review: Framework’s next-gen Laptop follows through on its upgradeable promises

The DIY Edition doesn't come with an OS, but Linux users are certainly one of its target audiences.

Linux distro for Apple silicon Macs is already up and running on the brand-new M2

Asahi's work can help alternate Linux distros and other OSes boot on Apple chips.

Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming looks worse on Linux than Windows

Ars tests show a distinct visual downgrade when a Linux browser is detected.

Have an old iPad lying around? You might be able to make it run Linux soon

Devs say they have Linux booting on devices using Apple A7- and A8-based chips.

Humble subscription service is dumping Mac, Linux access in 18 days

Humble, the bundle-centric games retailer that launched with expansive Mac and Linux support in 2010, will soon shift a major component of its business to Windows-only gaming.

Linux Mint 20.3 “Una” released!

The team is proud to announce the release of Linux Mint 20.3 “Una”.

FLOSS Weekly 662: FreeBSD

Deb Goodkin, Executive Director of the FreeBSD Foundation joins Doc Searls and Shawn Powers on this episode of FLOSS Weekly.

Trying to do Simple Tasks on Linux lol

Linus & Luke use their Linux desktops to complete a list of mundane tasks like printing and compressing files. Easier said than done?

MXLinux is the most downloaded Linux desktop distribution, and now I know why

MXLinux. Have you heard of it? If you're an ardent supporter of Linux on the desktop, you probably have.

Why the Xfce desktop is reminiscent of early Linux desktops, but with a modern sensibility

I was recently asked by a reader to review the latest Xfce (version 4.16).

Free software advocates seek removal of Richard Stallman and entire FSF board

Richard Stallman's return to the Free Software Foundation's board of directors has drawn condemnation from many people in the free software community.

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