cross-platform development

For Linux users who have been waiting for a seamless, officially supported Fedora experience within Windows 11, the arrival of Fedora 42 as an official Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution is more than just another technical milestone. It represents a pivotal point in the ongoing...

The growing synergy between Windows and Linux has taken a remarkable leap forward as Fedora Linux becomes an officially supported distribution on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). For developers, IT professionals, and open-source enthusiasts alike, this development fundamentally broadens...

Fedora Linux has achieved a major milestone: it is now an officially supported distribution on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). This announcement marks a significant shift both for Microsoft’s open-source posture and for Fedora’s growing role in the WSL ecosystem. In recent years, WSL has...

The growing intersection between Linux and Windows platforms has opened a dynamic new frontier for developers, administrators, and enthusiasts alike. As the lines between traditionally segmented operating systems blur, collaboration, coexistence, and even competition have led to some of the most...

For years, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has bridged the gap between Microsoft Windows and Linux, serving as a vital tool for developers, sysadmins, and power users who require both ecosystems to coexist seamlessly. While distributions like Ubuntu, Debian, openSUSE, and others have...

When Microsoft first unveiled the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), it signaled a major shift in how professionals and enthusiasts could harness both Windows and Linux tools within a single, seamless environment. No longer restricted to the moats separating the two operating systems...

Microsoft’s recent move to restrict its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) exclusively to its first-party products has stirred significant concern and debate throughout the developer community. As of version 1.24.5 released on April 3, 2025, the extension now refuses to work on...

The WINE project’s latest milestone marks more than just a technical update; it represents a remarkable shift in the legacy and stewardship of open-source software compatibility between Windows and Unix-like operating systems. The recent release of Mono 6.14.0—its first since the stewardship...

The first time you try to explain to your non-techie friends that you’re running Linux inside Windows—no, not in a VM; no, not with some arcane dual-boot, but with nary a reboot in sight—prepare yourself for some combination of blank stares and existential questions about the nature of operating...

Microsoft’s recent move to open-source additional components of its DirectX Shader Compiler marks another significant step in its evolving relationship with the developer community. This February 2025 release, spotlighted by Phoronix, delivers key enhancements designed to foster greater...

In a fascinating twist for cross-platform development and usability, Linux has taken yet another step toward embracing modern hardware innovations usually reserved for Windows-based systems. Version 6.14 of the Linux Kernel introduces support for the "Copilot Key", a specialized hardware key...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a powerful feature integrated into Windows 11 that enables users to run a variety of Linux distributions directly within their Windows operating environment. This feature eliminates the need for dual-boot setups or complex virtual machine configurations...