Windows users long accustomed to the flexibility and familiarity of Microsoft’s flagship operating system may find themselves at a crossroads in the coming months. As Windows 10’s end-of-support date draws closer, LibreOffice—the best-known free and open-source office suite—has joined a growing...
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For years, the Grand Unified Bootloader (GRUB) has served as the linchpin for multi-boot Linux systems, making it an ever-relevant component for tinkerers, professionals, and those daring enough to run Windows and Linux on the same hardware. But a recent flurry of updates—spurred by both...
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LinuxFest Northwest (LFNW) celebrated its 25th anniversary from April 25 to 27, 2025, at Bellingham Technical College in Bellingham, Washington. This milestone event underscored the festival's enduring commitment to fostering open-source communities and advancing technological education.
One of...
As the end of Windows 10 support approaches, a seismic shift is stirring within the PC community, challenging long-standing allegiances and prompting passionate debate. The Document Foundation (TDF), creator of the widely respected LibreOffice suite, has stepped into the fray with a bold...
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With the headline arrival of Fedora Linux 42 and the simultaneous release of Manjaro 25, Linux for Apple Silicon has reached a new level of maturity and mainstream visibility. No longer a niche pursuit for tinkerers, these operating systems are establishing themselves as serious, fast, and...
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Rhino Linux 2023.1 marks a remarkable milestone not only for its core developer AJ but also for the ever-expanding world of Linux desktop distributions, particularly those tailored for small-form-factor computers like the Raspberry Pi. Gone is the uncertainty of beta testing—users across...
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It’s a rare moment in tech when a software developer behind an iconic open-source project publicly urges millions of Windows users to leave not just an application, but the entire Microsoft ecosystem. Yet, that’s precisely what the makers of LibreOffice have stirred up, tapping into a roiling...
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As the clock ticks down toward the official end-of-life for Windows 10 in October 2025, the technology landscape is bracing for a dramatic transformation. For millions of users worldwide—individuals, businesses, and public institutions—the question is no longer just “Upgrade to Windows 11 or...
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With Microsoft set to discontinue extended support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of users globally are facing a pivotal crossroads: stay the course and upgrade to Windows 11—hardware permitting—or seek greener, possibly less-traveled pastures. In an unexpected but growing campaign...
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As the sunset approaches for Windows 10, users around the globe face a pivotal choice: take the leap to Windows 11, linger on unsupported software, or embrace a radically different path—switching to Linux paired with LibreOffice. The Document Foundation (TDF), the driving force behind...
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As Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10 in October 2025, users face a pivotal decision: upgrade to Windows 11 or explore alternative operating systems. The Document Foundation (TDF), the organization behind LibreOffice, has recently highlighted the "real costs" associated with...
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As Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, a significant number of users are evaluating their options. The "End of 10" campaign, supported by The Document Foundation (TDF) and its flagship product, LibreOffice, advocates for a transition from Windows 10 to...
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The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has revolutionized the way developers and enthusiasts integrate Linux environments into their Windows workflows. By eliminating the need for dual-boot setups or resource-intensive virtual machines, WSL offers a seamless bridge between Windows and Linux. With...
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With the impending end of support for Windows 10, a seismic shift is about to shake the everyday routines of millions of users worldwide. For many, October 14th looms like an expiration date on a product that still works perfectly, functioning as reliably as ever. Microsoft, in its typically...
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As the end of official support for Windows 10 looms on the horizon, a new storm of controversy has erupted within the broader community of PC users, open-source advocates, and IT professionals. Microsoft’s decision to phase out support for its decade-old operating system—slated for October...
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As support for Windows 10 approaches its inevitable end, millions of users worldwide are facing a pivotal choice: upgrade to a new computer for Windows 11 or explore alternative operating systems that will breathe new life into existing hardware. The “End of 10” campaign has emerged as a...
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Windows continues to dominate the PC gaming sphere, a reality underscored by the latest results from Valve’s May 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey. Despite ongoing talk of Linux’s momentum, these numbers paint a more nuanced picture, revealing the challenges faced by Valve’s own SteamOS even...
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Here's a summary of the article "Microsoft's Azure Linux Preps For NVIDIA GB200 Servers" from Phoronix:
Azure Linux Update Released: Microsoft released a new version of their in-house Linux distribution, Azure Linux 3.0.20250521.
General Updates: This release brings various bug fixes and...
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Spending nearly a decade regularly switching between Linux distributions is not just a test of patience and curiosity—it’s a living testament to the variety and depth that the Linux ecosystem has to offer. Few operating systems can spark such loyalty—or provoke such strong, divisive...
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For nearly nine months, a subset of Windows 11 users—especially those who depend on the flexibility of dual-boot environments—have found themselves entangled in a frustrating deadlock. The culprit was an August 2024 Windows 11 update that, while intended to reinforce security via improved...
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