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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

• 10 trillion downloads are crushing open-source repositories - here's what they're doing about it
  Companies are treating these repositories like content delivery networks - now the Linux Foundation and colleagues are saying enough is enough. Here's the plan.
  

Monday, May 4, 2026

• Miss Windows XP or 7? Then I have a free, open-source alternative for you
  If you're looking for a Windows alternative, but aren't ready for Linux, the open-source ReactOS is now as easy to install as Windows.
  

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

• Microsoft finally open sources DOS 1.0 - and it's so much more than the code
  Want a blast from the past? Microsoft just open-sourced its very first operating system, offering a rare insight into the PC's earliest days.
  
• Canonical's approach to AI is refreshingly thoughtful - Microsoft should take note
  With Ubuntu Linux 26.04, you decide how you want to use AI. What a novel idea.
  
• My 5 favorite open source operating systems that aren't Linux
  Looking for non-Linux open-source options? From ghosts of past operating systems to fascinating works in progress, here are my top picks.
  

Thursday, April 23, 2026

• Built for a hostile internet: Canonical VP of Engineering on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
  He also says Ubuntu's Rust rollout has been a 'rip-roaring success.'
  
• 98% of IT leaders want digital sovereignty: Now SUSE is operationalizing it for companies everywhere
  I've followed SUSE for decades. Here's how it's helping organizations control data and avoid lock-in.
  

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

• CachyOS is the Arch Linux distro to try if you want serious speed and performance
  The latest version of CachyOS makes one of the hottest Linux distributions on the market today even better.
  

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

• You can use Linux 7.0 on these 7 distros today - here's what to expect
  The latest Linux kernel boasts full Rust support and a greatly improved scheduler to speed up your work and your games.
  
• 'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source
  Cal is moving its flagship open-source program to a proprietary model because it can't cope with the dangers of AI hacking its open code.
  

Monday, April 13, 2026

• The new rules for AI-assisted code in the Linux kernel: What every dev needs to know
  Linus Torvalds and maintainers just finalized the Linux kernel's new AI policy - but it might not address the biggest challenge with AI-generated code. Here's why.
  
• I see why Ubuntu 26.04 is more than just a performance bump for thrill-seeking gamers
  I'm impressed with the latest release for its speed, replacement apps - and for what's missing.
  
• France is ditching Windows for digital sovereignty - and its new Linux stack is taking shape
  Officially, we don't know what France's forthcoming Linux desktop will look like, but this is what my sources and experience tell me to expect.
  

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

• How AI has suddenly become much more useful to open-source developers
  More open-source developers are finding that, when used properly, AI can actually help current and long-neglected programs. However, legal and quality issues loom.
  

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

• I've tracked Apple for nearly 50 years: How a garage rebel became a multitrillion-dollar empire
  Opinion: On Apple's 50th anniversary, here's a look at what the company gained - and lost - on its journey from a tech geeks' dream to a luxury device brand.
  

Monday, March 23, 2026

• This Linux desktop runs like an app on your current desktop - and it's amazing
  Orbitiny is snappy, portable, and feels like a native experience.
  

Friday, March 20, 2026

• Chainguard is racing to fix trust in AI-built software - here's how
  Chainguard is expanding beyond open-source security to protect open-core software, AI agent skills, and GitHub Actions.
  

Friday, March 13, 2026

• Why buying into Moltbook and OpenClaw may be Big Tech's most dangerous bet yet
  Opinion: Whatever Meta and OpenAI paid, it was too much. Other, better programs can do the same jobs.
  

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

• AI is getting scary good at finding hidden software bugs - even in decades-old code
  But AI also creates bugs - about 1.7 times as many as humans, including critical and major issues.
  
• Why AI is both a curse and a blessing to open-source software - according to developers
  AI has turned security triage into 'terror reporting,' draining time, attention, and the 'will to live.' But, used right, it can help. Here's how.