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Bootnotes25 Dec 2024 | 11
OSes
SvarDOS: DR-DOS is reborn as an open source operating system
A #DOScember surprise: fits on a single floppy, but has a network-capable package manager
OSes23 Dec 2024 | 66
Adélie Linux 1.0 – small, fast, but not quite grown up
Remarkably compact, remarkably cross-platform, remarkably long beta period
OSes20 Dec 2024 | 32
Fedora Asahi Remix 41 for Apple Macs is out
New shiny if you run Linux on an M1 or M2
OSes20 Dec 2024 | 40
Microsoft coughs up yet more Windows 11 24H2 headaches
Users report the sound of silence from operating system update
OSes19 Dec 2024 | 78
Xfce 4.20 is out: Wayland support lands, but some pieces are still missing
Comment The Unixi-est of desktops gets a wide-ranging update
OSes18 Dec 2024 | 47
Alpine Linux 3.21: Lean, mean, and LoongArch-ready
A cool mountain breeze blowing in after the new LTS kernel
OSes17 Dec 2024 | 16
Suggested Actions fails to suggest its own survival as Windows 11 feature killed
Final curtain call for weird wingman
OSes14 Dec 2024 | 33
'Tis the season to test the RHEL and AlmaLinux 10 betas
And the kernel team's patience?
OSes13 Dec 2024 | 22
systemd begrudgingly drops a safety net while a challenger appears, GNU Shepherd 1.0
Holidays come early for distro builders with two init systems to choose from
OSes13 Dec 2024 | 157
Good news! You'll soon be able to send faxes again with Windows 11 24H2
Microsoft squashes eSCL bug
OSes11 Dec 2024 | 22
Microsoft hijacks keyboard shortcut to bring Copilot to your attention
AI assistant goes native – sort of – for Windows Insiders
AI + ML11 Dec 2024 | 108
Linux 6.12 is the new long term supported kernel
Mid-November release will be maintained for 'several years'
OSes11 Dec 2024 | 17
South Korean web giant Naver creates its own Linux distro
'Navix' follows OpenELA rules, comes with ten years support, and is already used in production at scale
OSes10 Dec 2024 | 14
Windows 11 24H2 strikes again – Outlook might not start with Google Workspace Sync running
Meanwhile, 365 Enterprise users have a date for new Outlook rollout
OSes09 Dec 2024 | 26
Micropatchers share 1-instruction fix for NTLM hash leak flaw in Windows 7+
Updated Microsoft's OS sure loves throwing your creds at remote systems
Patches06 Dec 2024 | 13
Veteran Microsoft engineer shares some enterprise support tips
How to tell a customer they're an idiot without telling them they're an idiot
OSes06 Dec 2024 | 44
Windows 11 24H2 rolls out to more devices – with a growing list of known issues
Compatibility holds persist as gamers face black screens
Software05 Dec 2024 | 68
FreeBSD 14.2 wants to woo Docker fans, but still struggles with Wi-Fi
Another buzzword box ticked: OCI-compliant containers
OSes05 Dec 2024 | 22
Wubuntu: The lovechild of Windows and Linux nobody asked for
A third-party Kubuntu remix with a severe identity crisis
OSes05 Dec 2024 | 85
Popular
Apple called on to ditch AI headline summaries after BBC debacle
'Facts can't be decided by a roll of the dice'
Fining Big Tech isn't working. Make them give away illegally trained LLMs as public domain
Opinion It's all made from our data, anyway, so it should be ours to use as we want
The Automattic vs WP Engine WordPress wars are getting really annoying
Opinion Forks at dawn.... but it's not great sign for open source
SvarDOS: DR-DOS is reborn as an open source operating system
A #DOScember surprise: fits on a single floppy, but has a network-capable package manager
Former NSA cyberspy's not-so-secret hobby: Hacking Christmas lights
Video Rob Joyce explains how it's done
UK ICO not happy with Google's plans to allow device fingerprinting
in brief Also, Ascension notifies 5.6M victims, Krispy Kreme bandits come forward, LockBit 4.0 released, and more
One third of adults can't delete device data
Easier to let those old phones gather dust in a drawer, survey finds
Techie fluked a fix and found himself the abusive boss's best friend
On Call And there his troubles began …
'That's not a bug, it's a feature' takes on a darker tone when malware's involved
Opinion Mummy, where do zero days come from?
Adélie Linux 1.0 – small, fast, but not quite grown up
Remarkably compact, remarkably cross-platform, remarkably long beta period
STORIES
Microsoft confirms there will be no U-turn on Windows 11 hardware requirements
TPM 2.0 'non-negotiable' for latest OS, says software giant
OSes04 Dec 2024 | 103
Elementary OS 8 'Circe' conjures Wayland magic
Based on Ubuntu 24.04, more accessibility, still looks great
OSes04 Dec 2024 | 21
Fresh releases of Xfce, Mint, Cinnamon desktops out in time for the holidays
Cinnamon 6.4 is already out and Xfce 4.20 is very nearly ready
OSes04 Dec 2024 | 14
£1B lawsuit targets Microsoft for allegedly overcharging Windows customers on other clouds
Yes, we've been over this before - several times, in fact
Legal04 Dec 2024 | 9
AWS says AI could disrupt everything – and hopes it will do just that to Windows
re:Invent Cloud colossus reckons it can clarify hallucinations, get your apps off Microsoft's OS at pleasing speed
AI + ML04 Dec 2024 | 36
Windows 11 market share falls despite Microsoft ad blitz
Only 10 months left until Windows 10 end of support and people still seem to prefer it
OSes02 Dec 2024 | 90
Both KDE and GNOME to offer official distros
Leading Linux desktops boldly address the 'not enough distros' non-problem
OSes29 Nov 2024 | 117
Arch Linux installer now slightly less masochistic
'BTW I use Arch' runway greased, plus clarification around package licensing
OSes29 Nov 2024 | 35
Microsoft patches the patch that broke Exchange Server
If at first you don't succeed, you might be on the Microsoft Exchange team
OSes28 Nov 2024 | 5
Microsoft slaps Windows 11 update hold on hardware connected to eSCL devices
Scanners, printers, and... fax machines?
OSes26 Nov 2024 | 8
Bing Wallpaper app, now in Windows Store, accused of cookie shenanigans
Microsoft free tool snooping on users? Surely not!
Security26 Nov 2024 | 47
RHEL 9.5 debuts alongside AlmaLinux, Rocky, and Oracle updates
Plus, soon you'll be able to run Red Hat Enterprise Linux as a supported option under WSL
OSes25 Nov 2024 | 16
Now’s your chance to try Microsoft’s controversial Windows Recall ... maybe
Like its AI, this automated screenshotter and logger is a feature not exactly everyone wanted
OSes22 Nov 2024 | 37
Public developer spats put bcachefs at risk in Linux
Updated Fisticuffs in FOSS-land! Fancy file system's future fraught!
OSes22 Nov 2024 | 72
Microsoft flashes Win10 users with more full-screen ads for Windows 11
Never mind ESU... how about that upgrade?
OSes21 Nov 2024 | 135
Google changes Android release cycle so new versions arrive in Q2
Version 16 developer preview starts the new cycle, with warnings for devs to test sooner rather than later
OSes20 Nov 2024 | 10
Windows 95 setup was three programs in a trench coat, Microsoft vet reveals
MS-DOS, a minimal Windows 3.1, and finally the teal delight of Windows 95 awaited installers
OSes19 Nov 2024 | 86
LXQt packs Wayland punch with 2.1 release
The lightest mainstream Linux desktop joins the tiny handful that support X.org replacement
OSes15 Nov 2024 | 13
Microsoft finally releases a direct-download Windows 11 on Arm ISO
Good news for supporting Windows on Arm devices and adding new ones
OSes14 Nov 2024 | 10
Fedora 41: A vast assortment, but there's something for everyone
It's the Heinz of Linux – but that only boasted 57 varieties
OSes14 Nov 2024 | 33
Will Windows Insiders find Recall lurking under the Christmas tree?
Satya Claus has something special for all the good little girls and boys
OSes12 Nov 2024 | 20
Clues to Windows Intelligence found in Windows 11 builds
Somewhere to find AI settings, or just a button to uninstall the operating system once and for all?
OSes12 Nov 2024 | 44
QNX 8 goes freeware – for non-commercial use
It's not the first time the embedded microkernel OS has changed its terms
OSes11 Nov 2024 | 48
Microsoft 'resolves' and 'mitigates' Windows Server 2025 update whoopsie
No sign of 'rollback' yet
OSes11 Nov 2024 | 26
A sit-down with Ubuntu founder Mark 'SABDFL' Shuttleworth
Ubuntu Summit 2024 Talking to the distro's self-appointed benevolent dictator for life about 20 years of Ubuntu
OSes11 Nov 2024 | 36
When Windows Server 2025 is delivered like it's 1999, nobody gets to party
Opinion What's the difference between a broken update system and a malware injection engine?
OSes11 Nov 2024 | 24
Microsoft still not said anything about unexpected Windows Server 2025 installs
Affected business calls situation 'mindbogglingly dangerous' as sysadmins reminded to check backup and restore strategies
OSes08 Nov 2024 | 36
Microsoft rolls out AI-enabled Notepad to Windows Insiders
Rewrite 'please leave my text editor alone'
OSes07 Nov 2024 | 61
Thanks, Linus. Torvalds patch improves Linux performance by 2.6%
21 lines that show the big man still has what it takes
OSes06 Nov 2024 | 45
Sysadmin shock as Windows Server 2025 installs itself after update labeling error
Screens sprayed with coffee after techies find Microsoft's latest OS in unexpected places
OSes06 Nov 2024 | 97
Why we're still waiting for Canonical's immutable Ubuntu Core Desktop
Ubuntu Summit 'First impressions matter' but a KDE flavor is in the making – and more publicly at that
OSes06 Nov 2024 | 19
Black screens still plague Windows 10 Azure Virtual Desktop users
Meanwhile, even Task Manager is no match for the broken patch
OSes04 Nov 2024 | 8
Buckle up, admins – Windows Server 2025 officially hits GA
Thank you, vNext... and yes, there are plenty of updates to keep you busy
OSes04 Nov 2024 | 15
Windows 11 continues to creep up behind Windows 10
Dark alley and a brick in a sock required to accelerate market share growth?
OSes04 Nov 2024 | 55
Windows 10 given an extra year of supported life, for $30
MIcrosoft extends its Extended Security Updates club to consumers, at last
OSes31 Oct 2024 | 120
Windows Themes zero-day bug exposes users to NTLM credential theft
Plus a free micropatch until Redmond fixes the flaw
Security30 Oct 2024 | 6
Google reportedly developing an AI agent that can control your browser
Project Jarvis will apparently conduct research, purchase products, and even book a flight on your behalf
AI + ML28 Oct 2024 | 50
AlmaLinux shows off its new Kitten
Also there's a beta of 9.5 – which is more than there is of RHEL
OSes26 Oct 2024 | 16
Linus Torvalds affirms expulsion of Russian maintainers
Removal of kernel maintainers linked to Russia attributed to sanctions
Software23 Oct 2024 | 262
Huawei makes divorce from Android official with HarmonyOS NEXT launch
Another step toward tech independence for China – on the day Tim Cook came to town
OSes23 Oct 2024 | 31
Western Digital wasn't the only one - Windows 24H2 update bluescreens Asus systems
Microsoft blocks updates to avoid giving admins another headache
OSes22 Oct 2024 | 12
Microsoft says its Copilot AI agents set to tackle employee tasks in November
Let bots manage your supply chain? What could possibly go wrong?
AI + ML21 Oct 2024 | 17
Western Digital releases firmware fix for SSDs blighted by Windows 11 24H2 BSODs
Microsoft tells us it is investigating the issue... Phew, that's ok then
OSes17 Oct 2024 | 31
Windows 7 finally checks out as POSReady 7 closes the till on an era
Embedded versions live longer – including Windows 10 LTSC
OSes16 Oct 2024 | 16
Microsoft teases latest Windows 10 build despite looming end
Rearranging the deckchairs as support iceberg approaches
OSes15 Oct 2024 | 15
Windows 11 24H2 disk space hoarding a 'reporting error'
Microsoft adds another item to the known issues list
OSes15 Oct 2024 | 21
One-year countdown to 'biggest Ctrl-Alt-Delete in history' as Windows 10 approaches end of support
Microsoft's hardware compatibility gamble still hasn't paid off
OSes14 Oct 2024 | 123
Ubuntu turns 20: 'Oracular Oriole' shows this old bird's still got plenty of flight
The 24.10 release offers fun and freshness, but not immutability
Software11 Oct 2024 | 45
Windows 11 24H2 hoards 8.63 GB of junk you can't delete
When the 'cleanup' option stubbornly refuses
OSes11 Oct 2024 | 73
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia is officially UNIX. If anyone cares...
Explainer But what does that mean?
OSes11 Oct 2024 | 60
Techie took five minutes to fix problem Adobe and Microsoft couldn't solve in two weeks
On Call This is why every admin loves to hate Windows
OSes11 Oct 2024 | 153
Microsoft admits Outlook crashes, says impact 'mitigated'
Users just need to 'refresh/restart' their sessions
Software10 Oct 2024 | 61
Version 7.6 – the 'OpenBSD of Theseus' – released
Ideal for black-clad ultra-minimalist types. You probably wouldn't like it
OSes10 Oct 2024 | 32
CIQ takes Rocky Linux corporate with $25K price tag
Backs RHEL-compatible distro with indemnification and update guarantees
OSes09 Oct 2024 | 21
Switching customers from Linux to BSD because boring is good
EuroBSDcon 2024 Stability? Predictability? Reliability? Where's the fun in that?
OSes08 Oct 2024 | 121
Linus Torvalds declares war on the passive voice
Linux contributors told to sort out their grammar lest they be actively corrected
OSes08 Oct 2024 | 143
Epic judge orders Google to let rivals set up app stores
Chocolate Factory vows to appeal
Applications07 Oct 2024 | 19
Xfce 4.20 creeps toward Wayland support while Mint 22.1 polishes desktop routine
A couple of FOSS goodies that should be ready for the festive season
OSes07 Oct 2024 | 13
Saying goodbye to the tech dreams Microsoft abandoned with Windows 11 24H2
Is that a Mixed Reality headset, or just a complicated paperweight? Oh and farewell WordPad
OSes03 Oct 2024 | 23
Valve powers up Arch Linux – because who needs Windows when you have a Steam Deck?
Distro behind the handheld console announces corporate sponsorship
OSes03 Oct 2024 | 47
Microsoft hits go on Windows 11 24H2: Fresh features, bugs, and a whole lotta AI
Complete with Copilot Vision – but sessions won't be stored, insists Redmond
OSes02 Oct 2024 | 52
After 3 years, Windows 11 has more than half Windows 10's market share
Microsoft's latest OS is performing dismally compared to predecessors
OSes01 Oct 2024 | 71
Windows 11 user hurt by the KB5043145 update? Microsoft offers a way out
Might be best to give it a miss for now
OSes01 Oct 2024 | 37
Germany's Sovereign Tech Fund throws cash at FreeBSD and Samba
EuroBSDCon Unix-like to work on infrastructure, SMB reimplementation on 'key milestones'
OSes01 Oct 2024 | 48
Linux kernel 6.11 lands with vintage TV support
Open Source Summit Europe
io_uring is getting more capable, and PREEMPT_RT is going mainstream
OSes30 Sep 2024 | 11
Windows 11 Patch Tuesday preview is a glitchy disaster
Updated Blue is the color of some screens after optional KB5043145 update
OSes30 Sep 2024 | 63
GNOME 47 brings back some customization options, but let's not go crazy
Release codenamed 'Denver' will hit Fedora and Ubuntu next month
OSes30 Sep 2024 | 22
Recall the Recall recall? Microsoft thinks it can make that Windows feature palatable
AI screengrab service to be opt-in, features encryption, biometrics, enclaves, more
OSes27 Sep 2024 | 122
Fedora 41 beta arrives, neck-and-neck with Ubuntu – but with a different focus
Text Edit emerges, plus tinted terminal title bar when it's time to tread tactfully
OSes27 Sep 2024 | 32
OS/2 expert channeled a higher power to dispel digital doom vortex
On Call 'He sat in a chair, rubbed his temple, and began to recite syntax as if performing magic'
OSes27 Sep 2024 | 176
That doomsday critical Linux bug: It's CUPS. May lead to remote hijacking of devices
Final update No patches yet, can be mitigated, requires user interaction
Security26 Sep 2024 | 104
Google's Rust belts bugs out of Android, helps kill off unsafe code substantially
Memory safety flaws used to represent 76% of 'droid security holes. Now they account for 24%
OSes25 Sep 2024 | 14
The early bird gets a touch of nostalgia as Ubuntu 24.10 hits beta
Fun retro tweaks, App Center facelift, and more as Oracular Oriole moves into view
OSes25 Sep 2024 | 6
Apple ropes off at least 4 GB of iPhone storage to house AI
Better or worse than a surprise U2 album?
AI + ML25 Sep 2024 | 38
Admins using Windows Server Update Services up in arms as Microsoft deprecates feature
There are other ways to keep things patched, but this one will sting for some
OSes23 Sep 2024 | 72
Huawei to dump Windows for PCs in favor of its own HarmonyOS
Asia In Brief Plus: Indian gov's fact-checking unit ruled unlawful; Fukushima datacenter boom; GoTo partners with Tencent, too
OSes23 Sep 2024 | 23
The end is in sight for Windows 10, but Microsoft keeps pushing out fixes
Persistent SSO prompts after DMA update addressed in release preview
OSes17 Sep 2024 | 34
Post-CrowdStrike catastrophe, Microsoft figures moving antivirus out of Windows kernel mode is a good idea
Existing low-level access for security solutions will undergo a rework
OSes13 Sep 2024 | 39
Pop!_OS 24.04 and new COSMIC desktop reach alpha
It's quite a long way from ready – but it's clearly visible in the distance
OSes12 Sep 2024 | 43
Windows 11 users still living in the past face forced update, like it or not
22H2 and 21H2 holdouts about to be dragged to 23H2
OSes11 Sep 2024 | 37
Biting the hand that feeds IT
