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Microsoft finally open-sources (most of) Windows Subsystem for Linux

The announcement closes a nearly nine-year-old request from the developer community, and signals a new era of collaboration between Microsoft and open-source contributors.

A decade of the Rust programming language
Rust turns 10: How a broken elevator changed software forever
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Microsoft goes all in on Anthropic's MCP standard for safer AI agent deployments
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Believe it or not, Microsoft just announced a Linux distribution service - here's why
The Linux desktop is finally taking off
5 factors steadily fueling Linux's desktop rise
Microsoft logo

Microsoft finally open-sources (most of) Windows Subsystem for Linux

The announcement closes a nearly nine-year-old request from the developer community, and signals a new era of collaboration between Microsoft and open-source contributors.
1 week ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Windows
A decade of the Rust programming language

Rust turns 10: How a broken elevator changed software forever

Rust 1.0 shipped in May 2015. Here's how it came about and why it marked a turning point in the world of software development.
1 week ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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Microsoft goes all in on Anthropic's MCP standard for safer AI agent deployments

Microsoft anounced support for the AI data connection standard across its platform at Build 2025.
1 week ago by Radhika Rajkumar in Artificial Intelligence
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Believe it or not, Microsoft just announced a Linux distribution service - here's why

Microsoft is open-sourcing its Linux Integration Services Automation image-testing service for everyone.
2 weeks ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
The Linux desktop is finally taking off

5 factors steadily fueling Linux's desktop rise

Linux has been quietly moving from niche to mainstream - and this is why.
2 weeks ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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The best Linux laptops you can buy: Expert tested for students, hobbyists, and pros

We tested some of the best Linux-compatible laptops from Lenovo, Dell, and more, as Linux continues to grow as a popular alternative to Windows and macOS. Here are our favorites.
2 weeks ago by Taylor Clemons in Laptops
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Linux drops support for 486 and early Pentium processors - 20 years after Microsoft

I can still remember when the 33MHz 486DX was the fastest chip around.
2 weeks ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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Redis returns to open source with AGPLv3 license but not everyone is happy

Redis leadership asserts that the AGPLv3 license strikes the right balance between protecting the company's business interests and supporting the open-source community. We'll see if developers and customers agree.
3 weeks ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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OIN marks 20 years of defending Linux and open source from patent trolls

At the heart of OIN's legal strategy is a royalty-free cross-license agreement. Here's how it works and why it's necessary.
4 weeks ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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What is Model Context Protocol? The emerging standard bridging AI and data, explained

MCP is the key to unlocking AI's full potential in the enterprise, the cloud, and beyond. Here's why.
1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence
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Project Liberty's plan to decentralize TikTok could be the blueprint for a better internet

If The People's Bid succeeds, TikTok users could get their data back. ZDNET spoke with the initiative's president, Tomicah Tillemann, about the app's potential future.
1 month ago by Radhika Rajkumar in Social Media
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How to install Ubuntu Server in under 30 minutes

I walk you through installing one of the most user-friendly server platforms available. Whether you're running Linux, macOS, or Windows, just follow these simple steps.
1 month ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Linus Torvalds built Git in 10 days - and never imagined it would last 20 years

Git is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Here's why Torvalds never intended for it to stick around.
1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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The easiest way to try out Ubuntu Linux

Don't have a spare computer? Afraid the installation will be too difficult? Here's a simple way to try out the OS without so much as a reboot.
1 month ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Google reveals new Kubernetes and GKE enhancements for AI innovation

Google unveils Google Kubernetes Engine updates with a big focus on AI.
1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence
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