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Windows interoperability content on WindowsForum.com covers the practical and philosophical connections between Windows and other operating systems, particularly Linux. Recent discussions focus on Linux kernel 7.1, which introduces a rewritten NTFS driver for improved filesystem compatibility with Windows, alongside hardware enablement for devices like the Steam Deck and Apple Silicon. These updates matter for Windows users who work in mixed-OS environments, as they affect dual-boot setups, cross-platform file access, and driver support. The tag also includes analysis of Windows 11's future features from expert Paul Thurrott, providing context for how Microsoft's ecosystem evolves alongside open-source developments. Overall, the tag explores how Windows interacts with non-Microsoft systems in enterprise, development, and everyday computing scenarios.
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    Linux 7.1 Release: NTFS Gets Real, While Legacy Support Gets Purged

    Linux 7.1 was released by Linus Torvalds on June 14, 2026, bringing a new in-kernel NTFS implementation, default Intel FRED support, AMD power-management changes, broader graphics enablement, and a deliberate purge of obsolete hardware support. The headline sounds like storage, but the real...
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    Linux 7.1: New NTFS Write Driver, Steam Deck OLED Audio, Apple Silicon Power

    Linux 7.1 was released by Linus Torvalds on June 14, 2026, bringing a rewritten optional NTFS driver, Steam Deck OLED audio fixes, Apple Silicon battery reporting, AMD power-management changes, Intel FRED enablement, and a large purge of obsolete kernel code. The interesting part is not that...
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    Paul Thurrott's Expert Insight: What's Next for Windows 11 in 2025

    Paul Thurrott’s name has become synonymous with authoritative Windows coverage. With a three-decade career that traces the operating system’s evolution from Windows 3.1 to the cloud-connected present, Thurrott’s current explorations continue on Thurrott.com—a haven for in-depth Windows...
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