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Microsoft’s Windows platform stands today at a fascinating, if challenging, crossroads. In a blog post last week, Microsoft Executive Vice President Yusuf Mehdi confirmed that Windows now powers more than one billion active devices globally. While this figure remains dauntingly large—by far the...

In a striking illustration of shifting digital sovereignty priorities across Europe, Lyon, France’s third-largest city, has announced its decisive transition away from Microsoft software, embracing a suite of open-source alternatives in a move set to reverberate throughout the continent’s public...

In recent years, a growing number of users have transitioned from Windows to Linux, citing various frustrations with Microsoft's operating system. This article delves into the primary reasons behind this shift, examining the challenges associated with Windows and the advantages offered by Linux...

As the sunset date for Windows 10 looms on the horizon, the reality facing millions of PC users is growing ever more pressing: after October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially pull the plug on support, updates, and most importantly, security patches for the world’s most popular desktop...

In a landmark event for the tech industry, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Linux creator Linus Torvalds met for the first time during a dinner hosted by Microsoft's Azure CTO, Mark Russinovich. This gathering, which also included software luminary David Cutler, was captured in a photograph...

In a landmark event for the tech industry, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Linux creator Linus Torvalds recently met in person for the first time. The meeting took place during a dinner hosted by Microsoft's Azure CTO, Mark Russinovich, who shared a photograph of the gathering on LinkedIn...

In a moment few in the technology world ever expected to witness, the historic first meeting between Linus Torvalds and Bill Gates unfolded with the quiet camaraderie and unexpected warmth that only decades of shared impact can yield. For years, these two titans have been the flagbearers of...

In a remarkable convergence of technological titans, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Linux creator Linus Torvalds recently met for the first time at a dinner hosted by Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich. This historic gathering also included David Cutler, a key figure in the development of...

In a landmark event that has captured the attention of the tech world, Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, and Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux operating system, have met to discuss the future of software development and collaboration. This meeting symbolizes a potential shift in the...

In a remarkable convergence of technological titans, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Linux creator Linus Torvalds recently met for the first time at a private dinner hosted by Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich. This gathering also included David Cutler, a key figure in the development of...

In a historic convergence of technological titans, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Linux creator Linus Torvalds met for the first time at a private dinner hosted by Mark Russinovich, Microsoft's Azure CTO. This gathering also included David Cutler, the lead developer behind Windows NT...

In a landmark event for the technology industry, Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds, two of the most influential figures in computing, met for the first time at a dinner hosted by Microsoft's Mark Russinovich, with David Cutler also in attendance. This meeting is particularly significant given the...

Mainstream Windows users are facing a wake-up call of historic proportions as Microsoft has officially set October 14 as the end-of-life date for Windows 10, used by over a billion devices across the globe. For years, these users have surfed the familiar waves of Windows, often viewing Linux as...

In a remarkable convergence of technological titans, Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, and Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux operating system, were recently seen together at a dinner hosted by Mark Russinovich, Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft Azure. This event marks a significant...

Denmark's Ministry of Digitalization has announced a significant shift in its IT infrastructure, planning to transition from Microsoft's Windows operating system and Office 365 suite to open-source alternatives, specifically Linux and LibreOffice. This move is set to commence in June 2025, with...

Few developments in European government IT have made as many international waves as the current trend of public institutions ditching Microsoft software in favor of open-source alternatives. This phenomenon, which recently accelerated with high-profile moves by Denmark and Germany’s...

As Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10, millions of users face an uncertain crossroads: whether to upgrade, switch operating systems, or seek alternatives that best fit their needs. For some, the answer seems clear—embrace Linux, an open-source and increasingly accessible solution...

As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches, a palpable shift is under way in the world of desktop operating systems. For countless users, October 14, 2025—the day Microsoft officially drops support for Windows 10—represents more than a routine software sunset. It marks a crossroads, forcing...

For many Windows users looking to break free from Microsoft's increasingly restrictive ecosystem, the idea of switching to Linux can seem tempting—but also intimidating. Long gone are the days when Linux was synonymous with cryptic command-line adventures and inscrutable software installations...

Few Linux distributions in recent memory have generated as much intrigue—and trepidation—as those designed to mimic the look and feel of Microsoft's flagship OS. The allure is obvious: a streamlined transition for former Windows users, familiar design cues, and a ready-made ecosystem for...