Looking for non-Linux open-source options? From ghosts of past operating systems to fascinating works in progress, here are my top picks.

If you hear the term "open-source," you might think of Linux. However, Linux distros aren't the only open-source operating systems. There are plenty in use today besides Linux. Some date back to even ...

Microsoft finally open sources DOS 1.0 - and it's so much more than the code ...

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Linux has been used as a catch-all term for any free, open-source operating system that prioritizes user control over systems like Windows or macOS. Although many share command-line interfaces and a ...

California lawmakers introduced a new amendment that could exempt most Linux distributions from the state’s upcoming Digital ...

Several times in the last couple of decades, Microsoft has released source code for the original MS-DOS operating system that kicked off its decades-long dominance of consumer PCs. This week, the ...

TechRepublic covers the full range of open source software with reviews, tutorials, and advice for how to get it and integrate it into your environment.

What if your coding assistant could not only write code but also manage your projects, retrieve critical documentation in seconds, and adapt to your unique workflow, all in one place? Enter Archon OS, ...

Remember all the ruckus with various US states introducing operating-system level age verification laws? Colorado and California thankfully exempt open source.

The XpressReal T3 is a single-board computer (SBC) that looks like a slightly larger Raspberry Pi Zero. 2 W. But the T3 has a faster processor, more memory, onboard storage, more ports and connectors, ...

The latest trends and issues around the use of open source software in the enterprise. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation 2025 Annual Survey suggests that Kubernetes has solidified its role as the ...