How-To Geek on MSN

I replaced my Windows workflow with Linux Mint and it was easier than I imagined

Mint is the distro everyone recommends to Windows users. I daily-drove it for 2 weeks to see what’s great, what’s not, and ...

Indomitus Group Launches indiPDF, a Professional PDF Editor for Linux

New desktop application offers a privacy-respecting, one-time purchase alternative as Linux adoption acceleratesGeorgetown, ...
Liliputing

loss32 is an operating system that combines Win32 apps with a Linux kernel (and other open source software)

Basically it’s an operating system that uses a Linux kernel, the WINE compatibility layer for Windows applications, and the ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I switched from Windows to Linux, but what I really wanted was a Mac

I've used every version of Windows in some capacity since Windows 98, and from my experience, Windows 11 isn't the worst ...
Technobezz

Satya Nadella's Slop Remark Sparks Viral Backlash Against Microsoft

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella inadvertently made "Microslop" a trending term this week after urging critics to "get beyond the ...
BGR

Over Half A Million Windows Users Are Switching To Linux - Here's Why

Windows 10 is on its last legs: The predecessor to Windows 11 has already reached its official end of support in October 2025, and will continue to limp along with free Extended Security Updates (ESU) ...
GitHub

Mesa3D port for Windows 9x

This project is simple way to use OpenGL accelerated applications under Windows 98/Me in virtual machine even without real HW acceleration support. OpenGL support can be pure software though Mesa3D ...
TweakTown

eXoWin9x lets you play over 650 Windows 95 and Windows 98 games from a single 262GB launcher

TL;DR: eXoWin9x Vol. 1 offers a 263GB collection of 662 fully emulated classic Windows 95-98 games, including DOOM II, Diablo, and SimCity 2000. Featuring easy setup, multiplayer support, and ...
Hackaday

Moving From Windows To FreeBSD As The Linux Chaos Alternative

Back in the innocent days of Windows 98 SE, I nearly switched to Linux on account of how satisfied I was with my Windows experience. This started with the Year of the Linux Desktop in 1999 that ...
TweakTown

90% of Windows games now run on Linux, just in time for SteamOS to go mainstream

TL;DR: Linux gaming has advanced significantly due to Valve's SteamOS and Proton compatibility, enabling nearly 90% of Windows games to run on Linux. The Steam Deck has driven this growth, with ...
Bleeping Computer

Qilin ransomware abuses WSL to run Linux encryptors in Windows

The Qilin ransomware operation was spotted executing Linux encryptors in Windows using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to evade detection by traditional security tools. The ransomware first launched ...
SlashGear

5 Reasons You Should Move To Linux Instead Of Windows 11

You've likely heard people talking about Linux as a more stable, secure, and customizable operating system than Windows 11. That might be hard to believe, but in some cases, it's true. If you're tired ...