For the first time ever, Microsoft will distribute its own version of Linux

"After 43 years, this is the first day that we are announcing — and will be distributing — a custom Linux kernel," said Brad Smith, Microsoft's president.

A Microsoft engineer says that the use of Linux has overtaken Windows on its own Microsoft Azure cloud

In recent years, Microsoft has warmed up to Linux, which it used to see as a rival. Now, there's more use of Linux than Windows on Microsoft Azure.

Linux has had a great year, but there are two reasons I can't tear myself away from Windows

The Linux hype this time was precipitated by Valve's Linux-based operating system, SteamOS, opening up for use on other ...
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Using Linux made me a better Windows user, here's how

Using Linux has changed the way I approach technology, making me a more informed and capable Windows user. Linux has taught ...
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Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tested both Windows alternatives, and here's my choice

Both Linux Mint and Zorin OS are great operating systems. You'll find ease of use and a wide range of supported hardware. Find out which of these is best suited for ...

System76 Launches Pop!_OS Linux Distro To Much Fanfare, Check It Out

Pop!_OS wraps Ubuntu in a sexy new COSMIC Desktop Environment and flaunts a user-first approach to operating systems.