ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant synonymous in the West with TikTok, is quietly expanding its software ambitions well beyond social media. Its latest foray, Trae, is a fork of Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code (VS Code)—a name that evokes immediate recognition for millions of developers worldwide...
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Open source software has long been championed as a beacon of superior security in the software landscape, often celebrated for its transparency, the rigour of peer review, and the almost mythic effect of "many eyeballs" catching bugs before they do harm. This foundational belief, rooted in the...
UniGetUI has quickly emerged as one of the most compelling package managers for Windows 10 and 11, catering to both power users and novice Windows enthusiasts with its intuitive graphical interface and integration of multiple package ecosystems. This tool, now in its substantial 3.3.0 release...
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Microsoft has introduced "Edit," a new command-line text editor for Windows 11, aiming to fill the longstanding gap left by the absence of a native CLI editor in 64-bit versions of Windows. This open-source tool is designed to be lightweight, user-friendly, and seamlessly integrated into the...
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For anyone who has spent years immersed in the Windows ecosystem, the notion of switching to a Linux-based operating system like Linux Mint can seem both daunting and exhilarating. Having committed to the experiment of running Linux Mint natively and exclusively on a work laptop, a seasoned...
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Ubuntu’s visual identity has always straddled the line between practicality and personality, and with each release, the desktop experience subtly evolves to reflect the sensibilities of its global community. With Ubuntu 25.10 on the horizon, a long-simmering debate has resurfaced at the heart of...
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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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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, a significant debate has emerged regarding Microsoft's decision to cease updates for the widely used operating system. The KDE community, known for its development of the Plasma desktop environment, has launched a campaign...
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Switching from Windows to Linux is often portrayed as a daunting leap, but for those who make the journey—willingly or reluctantly—the experience is as illuminating as it is challenging. After years of loyalty to Microsoft's familiar ecosystem, the process of trying out Linux Mint as a primary...
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In a move emblematic of the evolving relationship between Microsoft and the open-source community, Fedora Linux has officially joined the array of distributions available through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows. This noteworthy milestone, widely reported and confirmed by trusted...
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When Microsoft unveiled its new “Edit” text editor at its annual Build conference, it sent an unambiguous signal that foundational tools for Windows developers are due for a thoughtful refresh. The arrival of Edit on Windows, a text editor designed specifically to integrate with the command line...
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Microsoft’s decision to open source the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) marks one of the most significant inflection points in its continuing journey toward openness and community-driven development. This move, revealed during the Build 2025 developer keynote, signals Microsoft’s renewed...
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The dawn of an era where open-source collaboration shapes the future of productivity tools took center stage at Microsoft Build 2025. In a set of bold announcements, Microsoft revealed it would open source a series of pivotal tools developers use every day. Among these are “Edit,” a brand-new...
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Few stories in the computing world capture the complex evolution of Microsoft's relationship with open source like the saga of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). With the company's recent move to open-source “almost everything” in WSL, this announcement represents both a technical milestone...
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In August 2024, Microsoft released security update KB5041585 for Windows 11, aiming to enhance system security by implementing Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT). This update inadvertently disrupted dual-boot configurations with Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, Mint, Zorin OS, and...
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As Microsoft’s October 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10 rapidly approaches, millions of users are facing a pivotal decision about the future of their personal computers. For many, especially those with older hardware, the situation is both confusing and frustrating. Microsoft’s...
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Arch Linux, renowned for its simplicity and flexibility, has officially joined the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) ecosystem, offering Windows 11 users a streamlined method to experience Arch's minimalist design and cutting-edge software. This collaboration between Arch Linux and Microsoft...
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Microsoft's recent enforcement of licensing restrictions on its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has stirred significant controversy among developers relying on open-source VS Code forks like VS Codium and commercial derivatives such as Cursor. This move, which first became...
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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...
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Few pieces of software command as much quiet respect among Windows users as Notepad++. As an open-source editor rooted deeply in the Windows environment, its ongoing development continues to exemplify a rare blend of technical robustness, practical utility, and community-minded adaptability that...