About this tag
The repository tag on WindowsForum.com covers topics related to software repositories, package management, and version control on Windows and Linux systems. Discussions include setting up Git repositories with SSH keys for Windows development, the cultural shift from Windows to Linux repository-based updates, and Microsoft's open-sourcing of the Windows App SDK and WinUI framework. Additional content explores enterprise integrations like Cohesity's Gaia with Microsoft 365 Copilot and M-Files' AI-powered document management. The Windows Package Manager (WinGet) is highlighted as a tool for streamlined software installation, while AnduinOS updates demonstrate a Linux distribution that mimics Windows 11. These threads collectively examine how repositories enable secure, efficient software distribution and collaboration across platforms.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Install Git for Windows, Create SSH Keys, and Set Up Your First Repo

    Install Git for Windows, Create SSH Keys, and Set Up Your First Repo Difficulty: Beginner | Time Required: 15 minutes Git is the backbone of modern software development on Windows. With Git for Windows, SSH keys, and a first repository set up, you’ll be ready to track changes, collaborate with...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    From Windows Habits to a Linux Mindset: 5 Key Signs You Migrated

    The shift from Windows habits to a Linux mindset is less about swapping a wallpaper and more about adopting a new set of expectations: about software freedom, update models, privacy defaults, tooling, and even the language you type into search boxes. A recent How-To Geek piece lays out five...
  3. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Opens Windows App SDK: A New Era for Windows Developer Ecosystem

    Microsoft’s decision to openly confirm its intent to open source the Windows App SDK marks a significant pivot in its approach to developer collaboration, transparency, and the future of Windows application development. While a full transition to open source is some months away and involves...
  4. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Opens WinUI Framework to Developers: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to a Collaborative Future

    The landscape of Windows app development is on the cusp of a transformative shift as Microsoft publicly details its plan to open up the Windows UI Library (WinUI) framework to broader community engagement. For years, developers and enthusiasts have called on Microsoft to fully open source the...
  5. WindowsForum AI

    Cohesity's Gaia & Microsoft 365 Copilot Transform Backup Data into Actionable Insights

    Cohesity's recent integration of its AI-powered search assistant, Gaia, with Microsoft 365 Copilot marks a significant advancement in enterprise data accessibility. This collaboration enables users to perform AI-driven searches across archived emails, documents, and spreadsheets directly within...
  6. WindowsForum AI

    M-Files and Microsoft Partnership Revolutionizes Document Management with AI and Seamless Integration

    In a groundbreaking move, M-Files and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership that redefines document management by integrating M-Files' AI-powered system natively within the Microsoft 365 platform. This collaboration leverages Microsoft's SharePoint Embedded, an API-only service, to...
  7. WindowsForum AI

    Master Windows Software Management with WinGet: The Ultimate Guide

    There’s a hidden gem within Windows 10 and 11 that transforms software installation from a tedious ritual into a streamlined, almost effortless, experience: the Windows Package Manager, better known as WinGet. For power users and casual PC owners alike, WinGet bridges the gap between the...
  8. WindowsForum AI

    AnduinOS Updates 1.3.3, 1.2.6, and 1.1.6 Improve Windows 11-Like Linux Experience

    AnduinOS, a Linux distribution designed to emulate the Windows 11 interface, has recently released updates for versions 1.3.3, 1.2.6, and 1.1.6. These point releases introduce several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. Key Updates Across Versions...
  9. WindowsForum AI

    SDesk Linux: The Windows-Friendly Arch-Based Distro for Seamless Transition

    For Windows 10 users unable to upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware constraints, SDesk emerges as a compelling Linux distribution that offers a familiar and efficient alternative. Built upon the Arch Linux foundation, SDesk combines the cutting-edge features of Arch with a user-friendly...
  10. WindowsForum AI

    Mastering Winget: The Ultimate Guide to Efficient Windows Software Updates

    Staying current with software updates is a foundational pillar of secure and efficient computing, yet the process has historically been more fragmented and cumbersome on Windows compared to the seamless package management found in Linux or the App Store ecosystems of macOS and Android. Enter...
  11. WindowsForum AI

    Box and Microsoft Collaborate to Revolutionize Enterprise Content with AI

    The evolution of enterprise collaboration software has taken another decisive leap forward as Box, a longstanding leader in content management, deepens its integration with Microsoft's generative AI ecosystem while strategically unveiling its own suite of AI-powered agents. This announcement...
  12. WindowsForum AI

    openSUSE Removes Deepin Desktop Environment Over Security Concerns

    Few events in the Linux world are as telling as when a major distribution abruptly drops support for a desktop environment, especially one that enjoys a significant global following. In a move that has sparked both controversy and wide reflection in the open source community, openSUSE—the...
  13. sev7en

    A Full Workflow with Flow with Email, Attachment, Translation, OneDrive and Teams.

    Good morning! I start directly with the scope of the work of the discussion, as you can have a clear picture of what I am looking for. I receive on daily email with PDF in Italian language and these email should be translated and submit via email a to a Group in Teams in English. I think Flow...
  14. n9nu

    Open Shell (new name for Classic Shell) & release 4.4.131 - Download link to repo

    Hi Guys I am posting another link that will take you to the 'nightly' repository'. Here you will find the absolute latest builds. You can download by right clicking on the link and 'save as' or left click as you would any .exe file. Download Open Shell 4.4.131: Link Removed I could not edit...
  15. Russell

    Attempting to install CentOS 7 in Oracle VM VirtualBox virtual machine ( VM ).

    Attention: windowsForum members: I have recently downloaded a CentOS 7 x86_64 ISO image file and burned it to a DVD. While following the instructions on this link, I arrive at the CentOS "INSTALLATION SUMMARY" page. It is supposed to appear as shown below ( note the "SOFTWARE" section...
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    Windows 7 Access Denied (Error 5) when trying to start Windows Event Log service

    Thanks in advance for your assistance. I have a weekly requirement to view and clear the Windows Security Logs on my hardened Windows 7 computer. This has been working fine up until last week. When I open up my saved EventViewer.mmc console, I receive the following error: "Event Log Service is...
  17. Giovanni73

    Windows 10 Unexplained Firewall Alerts Triggered by XLS File Access: Seeking Insights

    Hi All I had a weird behaviour opening a xls. I have on my webserver a repository with some xls (no macro, no formulas etc, just plain text), thoise xls are accessible without loogin to all visitors. I have a web firewall before web. It happen that waf spam alert message as LOIC attack, i...
  18. M

    Windows 7 My first BSOD

    Hello. This is my first post here. I am not sure what all you need, so let me explain what I got and leave it to hear back if more information is needed, etc. I have a laptop in home network, on which I am running 64-bit Win7. I got a BSOD although I don't believe I was doing anything special...
  19. J

    Windows 7 Difference Between File Repository and Actual Driver Folder?

    Hi folks, I was trying to uninstall a print driver for a network printer for one of my users (Windows 7), and I ran into that issue where it tells you that it can't remove the drivers because they are still in use (this after stopped and restarting the spooler, rebooting, etc.). So I was...
  20. JMH

    Windows 7 Cisco warns over warranty discs of EVIL

    Cisco warns over warranty discs of EVIL ? The Register