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Ubuntu on Windows 11 might soon be bigger than its own desktop OS

By Richard Devine Published

News Canonical, the makers of Ubuntu, have outlined the crazy growth of the Linux distro on WSL, saying it will soon outpace users of its own native desktop OS.

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I miss PC Game Pass when using my Steam Deck, but this might fix that

By Cale Hunt Published

PC Gaming Steam Deck (and other Linux systems) might soon be able to play PC Game Pass games with the help of Xodus.

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PC Gaming
Acer Swift Edge running Linux
Microsoft won't make Copilot for Linux so a hero stepped up

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Developer Hayden Barnes built an unofficial Linux app for Microsoft Copilot. The native app adds system tray support, dark mode, and desktop notifications.

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What convinced a Linux loyalist to try Windows 11

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 A lifelong Linux user switched to Windows 11, and the Reddit discussion reveals why compatibility still outweighs platform loyalty for many users.

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Windows 11
Acer Swift Edge running Linux
Linux creator puts his foot down against anti-AI comments

By Richard Devine Published

News The creator of Linux has been responding to comments regarding AI use when it comes to the Linux kernel, and it's fair to say the case is now closed.

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Bill Gates, co-founder and former chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., from left, Steve Ballmer, former chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., and Satya Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., during an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the company at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Steve Ballmer called Linux a "cancer" — but it could be the cure for Windows 10 holdouts

By Kevin Okemwa Published

MICROSOFT Microsoft once dismissed Linux, but today it’s becoming the lifeline for Windows 10 users facing performance and RAM challenges.

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Linux is losing ground on Steam as Windows 11 continues its rise

By Adam Hales Published

PC Gaming Steam's latest hardware survey shows Windows 11 continuing to grow while Linux loses ground after reaching a high point earlier this year.

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PC Gaming
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HP users keep Windows 10 alive against all odds

By Kevin Okemwa Published

WINDOWS 10 Despite Microsoft’s push for Windows 11, millions of HP users are sticking with Windows 10

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WINUX is a Windows-inspired Linux distro that lets you enjoy Windows 10 and Windows 11 design elements.
California exempts Linux from new age-verification law

By Kevin Okemwa Published

SOFTWARE California lawmakers move to exempt Linux from the state’s new age-verification law, set to take effect January 1, 2027.

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Retro desktop interface showing Windows 95 with multiple terminal windows open, displaying commands and a colorful ASCII penguin art.
A new tool adds Linux apps to Windows 95

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows WSL9X runs a modern Linux kernel inside Windows 95, 98, and ME without virtualization, letting classic Windows systems run Linux tools next to native apps.

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