Microsoft Open Sources the Entire.NET framework, Sets Plans for Linux Distributions
Data Center Knowledge
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
Microsoft has open sourced the entire.NET framework, which is central to building Windows apps. Shared Uncategorized'
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What is Microsoft doing with Linux? Everything you need to know about its plans for open source
Tech Republic Cloud
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Microsoft is following the customers and the ecosystem, but pragmatic investment in Linux doesn't diminish the company's commitment to Windows.
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New Alchimist attack framework hits Windows, Linux and Mac
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 13, 2022
The post New Alchimist attack framework hits Windows, Linux and Mac appeared first on TechRepublic. The attack framework of probable Chinese origin used by cybercriminals has been discovered.
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How to View Your SSH Keys in Linux, macOS and Windows
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 29, 2023
If you're not sure how to view your SSH certificates, this article walks you through the steps on Linux, macOS and Windows. The post How to View Your SSH Keys in Linux, macOS and Windows appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Microsoft: we were wrong about open source
The Verge
MAY 18, 2020
Microsoft has admitted it was wrong about open source, after the company battled it and Linux for years at the height of its desktop domination. Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer famously branded Linux “a cancer that attaches itself in an intellectual property sense to everything it touches” back in 2001.
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Cybersecurity: Increase your protection by using the open-source tool YARA
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Here's how to install it on Mac, Windows and Linux. This won't replace antivirus software, but it can help you detect problems much more efficiently and allows more customization.
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You Should Run R On Your Computer: Not just for stats, but to know what all the excitement is about
CTOvision
APRIL 20, 2014
R runs on a wide variety of systems, including Mac, Windows, Linux and Unix. You will immediately see links to Linux, Mac and Windows versions of R. Open it, and look around. Analysis Big Data CTO CRAN Linux Microsoft Windows Open Source Operating Systems R Unix Windows'
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How to connect to Linux Samba shares from Windows
Tech Republic Data Center
AUGUST 5, 2022
If you're having trouble figuring out how to connect Windows 10 or 11 to your data center Samba shares, Jack Wallen eases your concern with the simple steps to make this work. The post How to connect to Linux Samba shares from Windows appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Linux has made it to Mars
The Verge
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
It’s also running on Linux. This the first time we’ll be flying Linux on Mars,” NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) senior engineer Tim Canham said in an interview with the the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). “The Breaking: Mars becomes the second planet that has more computers running Linux than Windows.
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Microsoft angers the.NET open source community with a controversial decision
The Verge
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Microsoft has spent the past 10 years embracing open-source software and, at several points, even admitting it loves Linux and the open source community. The Linux Foundation even praised Microsoft for working with the open source community after the company joined the foundation nearly five years ago.
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OpenRecall is a free and open source alternative to Microsoft's Recall feature
TechSpot
JUNE 7, 2024
Last week, coder and well-known Windows tipster Albacore demonstrated how Recall can be enabled on traditional Windows 11 PCs without a built-in NPU. Now another developer has created a third-party app to bring similar functionality to all devices running Windows, macOS and Linux. Called OpenRecall, the new tool is free.
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Why eBPF is critical and how it’s getting better
Network World
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The open-source eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter) technology has become one of the most critical foundational elements of networking with Linux over the last decade. Soon that same power will reach out to embrace Microsoft Windows, too. eBPF is coming to Windows,” Graf said. At the eBPF Summit on Sept.
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With LinuxKit, Docker Learns to Love Open Source Once Again
Data Center Knowledge
MAY 1, 2017
New Linux Foundation project to help sneak Linux into Windows servers, Mac laptops, IoT devices Read More.
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Ultimate Vim Config : spf13.com
SPF13
JUNE 25, 2010
It also works well on Windows, Linux and OSX without even modifying directories. It fixes many of the inconveniences of vanilla vim including: One config can be used across Windows, Mac and linux. Use ln -s on mac/unix or mklink on windows. Open source. Fully cross platform. Just git clone and run.
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Shotcut is a free and open source video editor
TechSpot
AUGUST 15, 2022
Shotcut is an open-source video editor that works across Windows, macOS and Linux. It's simple to use than most, includes support for a wide range of formats and resolutions up to 4K.
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what every open source project needs
SPF13
MARCH 20, 2015
In the last few years open source has transformed the software industry. From Android to Wikipedia, open source is everywhere, but how does one succeed in it? What Every Successful Open Source Project Needs. Open Source Companies • Redhat $13B • Cloudera $3B • MongoDB $1.6B • Docker $.5B
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Apex Legends will not support Linux and Linux-based Steam Decks anymore because of cheating
TechSpot
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Developer Respawn Entertainment and publisher EA recently shared some harsh insights about Linux as a gaming platform. Operating systems based on the open-source kernel aren't as reliable as Windows for anti-cheat systems, forcing Apex Legends to abandon official support for the platform. Read Entire Article
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LibreCAD is an open source alternative to AutoCAD
TechSpot
JUNE 15, 2022
It's available for Windows, macOS and Linux. LibreCAD is a free computer-aided design application. Its interface is similar to AutoCAD, plus it uses the AutoCAD DXF format for importing and saving by default.
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How to switch an old Windows laptop to Linux
The Verge
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Photo: Linux Mint. percent of computer users still are on Windows 7 — even though Microsoft no longer supports it for free. If you have an older system but are worried that it won’t support Windows 10 — or if you simply don’t want to deal with Windows anymore — I have a suggestion: Switch to desktop Linux.
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You can now boot a Windows 95 PC inside Minecraft and play Doom on it
The Verge
JULY 25, 2020
If you’ve ever wanted to build a real and working Windows 95 PC inside Minecraft , now is the time. A new VM Computers mod has been created for Minecraft that allows players to order computer parts from a satellite orbiting around a Minecraft world and build a computer that actually boots Windows 95 and a variety of other operating systems.
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Fleet announces open-source, cross-platform MDM solution
Computerworld Vertical IT
APRIL 11, 2023
The company today introduced its own open-source take on mobile device management (MDM) with a cross-platform solution for macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. To read this article in full, please click here
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GIMP is the open source Adobe Photoshop alternative
TechSpot
MAY 20, 2022
Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, GIMP is a free photo editing tool with the ability to have masks, layers, color adjustments, and a huge library of plug-ins.
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PDFsam lets you perform all types of PDF file manipulation for free
TechSpot
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
It is open source and available for Windows, macOS and Linux. With PDFsam Basic you can convert, merge, split or extract pages from PDF files and more.
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Windows 10 May 2020 Update now available with built-in Linux kernel and Cortana updates
The Verge
MAY 27, 2020
Microsoft is releasing its Windows 10 May 2020 Update today. It’s the latest “major” update to Windows 10, and its big features include the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 and Cortana updates. This Linux integration in Windows 10 will greatly improve the performance of Microsoft’s Linux subsystem in Windows.
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Pebble founder promises iMessage on Android and Windows with universal chat app
The Verge
JANUARY 21, 2021
Migicovsky says Beeper should allow iMessage to work on Android, Windows, and Linux, but admits that it’s “using some trickery” in doing so. And yes, iMessage works even on Android, Windows and Linux using some trickery :) — Eric Migicovsky (@ericmigi) January 20, 2021. Image: Beeper.
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What’s Free at Linux Academy — May 2019
Linux Academy
APRIL 30, 2019
By adding free cloud training to our Community Membership, students have the opportunity to develop their Linux and Cloud skills further. Each month, we will kick off our community content with a live study group allowing members of the Linux Academy community to come together and share their insights in order to learn from one another.
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20th National Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off
Network World
OCTOBER 4, 2023
As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, it's a good time to reflect on how secure the systems you manage are – whether they’re running Linux, Windows or some other OS.
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IBM aims at hybrid cloud, enterprise security
Network World
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
IBM is addressing this challenge with its Cloud Pak for Security, which features open-source technology for hunting threats, automation capabilities to speed response to cyberattacks, and the ability integrate customers’ existing point-product security-system information for better operational safekeeping – all under one roof.
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Windows and Microsoft Office are being replaced with Linux and LibreOffice in this German state
TechSpot
APRIL 5, 2024
"In addition to improved IT security, cost-effectiveness, and data protection, the use of open-source software also enables seamless collaboration between different systems," officials said. Alongside open-source software development, the goal is to release future development results of the country under free licenses."
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You can build a working PC inside Minecraft that plays games, including Doom and Minecraft
TechSpot
JULY 27, 2020
It uses the open source VirtualBox to run operating systems, including Windows 95, Linux, and more. The feat is possible thanks to the VM Computers mod that comes from delta2force.
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Cloudflare accelerates its network with security, traffic optimizations
Network World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
SQLite is one of the most widely used open-source database technologies and it’s almost always set up to run with local on-device storage. boosts network protocol visibility : The creator of the popular open-source network protocol analyzer talks about what’s new in Wireshark 4.4, Wireshark 4.4
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Linus Torvalds annoyed by passive language in commit messages
Network World
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The latest release candidate of Linux 6.12 was announced over the weekend, promoting some comments about grammar from Linux founder Linus Torvalds. Linux 6.12 Soon that same power will reach out to embrace Microsoft Windows, too. is expected to be released sometime in the second half of November.
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Create 3D graphics and animations with Blender, free of charge
TechSpot
MARCH 9, 2022
It is open source and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Blender lets you create animated movies, visual effects, 3D printed models and even games.
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MicroK8s: Up and Running in Azure
Linux Academy
APRIL 10, 2020
By now you’ve heard the stories that Microsoft loves Linux and fully embraces the open-source world. Microsoft, under Satya Nadella, has taken a new stance on open-source , which to some is a complete flip-flop from the Microsoft of the past. Windows Terminal. Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
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Amazon Luna runs on Windows — and yet it’s hiring Linux gaming engineers
The Verge
DECEMBER 15, 2021
When Amazon’s cloud gaming service Luna launched last October, the fact it ran on Windows set it apart. But it now appears that Amazon is considering a shift to Linux-based servers, too — the company is hiring three software engineers to bring Windows games to Linux (via Phoronix ). Why Linux for Luna?
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Getting Started with MongoDB and PHP : spf13.com
SPF13
MAY 14, 2012
is a scalable, high-performance, open source document database written in C++. Whether you are using Linux, Mac or Windows, itâ??s Open source. In this first post we will begin with installing the necessary servers and drivers to be able to use MongoDB with PHP. Introduction to MongoDB. MongoDB (from â??hu
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How and Where to Find and Download R
CTOvision
JANUARY 28, 2015
On the next page, you will be given a choice to download for Linux, Windows or Mac. . Revolution Analytics is the "leading commercial provider of software and services based on the open source R project for statistical computing" according to their site. I will continue this with an example of how to download on a Mac.
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Unciv is a free-to-play remake of Civilization V built by volunteers
TechSpot
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Available for Windows, Linux and Android, Unciv is a free and open-source remake of Sid Meier's Civilization V, all developed by volunteers who have been hard at work for the past three years -- the project is now also becoming available on Steam.
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Fleet adds Windows support to its Apple-first MDM software
Computerworld Vertical IT
JANUARY 29, 2024
Open-source multi-platform device management vendor Fleet recently introduced Windows support to its existing software, which already enables IT to manage Linux and Apple devices within a single console.
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The Escape Artist’s Guide to Quitting VIM
Linux Academy
MAY 5, 2020
Are you responsible for a Linux system or set of systems where a graphical editor or adding new editors is prohibited? Do other Open Source Pros tease you about not knowing VIM? Ross also emphasizes how to be super productive by using Windows, Tabs, and Buffers. Solution #2.
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Malware and Antivirus Systems for Linux
Galido
JANUARY 12, 2017
Each computer system may have a malware or viruses, including Linux. Fortunately, there are only a few viruses which can affect Linux, but users are usually not installing antivirus software but later on they pray that their OS is not endangered. Thankfully, a low-footprint software exists for Linux. Linux Viruses.
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60 Thinking Out Loud: Does Docker on Windows Matter?
Scott Lowe
JANUARY 30, 2015
Nigel Poulton recently posted an article titled “ESXi vs. Hyper-V - Could Docker Support Be Significant,” in which he contemplates whether Microsoft’s announcement of Docker support on Windows will be a factor in the hypervisor battle between ESXi and Hyper-V. Nigel makes a few key points in his article: Open source is “where it’s at today”.
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Scott Lowe
MARCH 15, 2024
Ivan Pepelnjak dives deep on DHCP relaying on a Linux host. Rob McBryde shares his story of reviving a 2012 MacBook Pro with Linux. Security In early February a vulnerability was uncovered in a key component of the Linux boot process. Think Linux doesn’t have malware? TL;DR: It’s not as easy as it might seem.)
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Top 8 eBook Creation Software for Windows
Kitaboo
APRIL 29, 2021
The rise in popularity of eBooks has also led to an explosion of new eBook creation software for Windows, Android and other operating systems that make it super convenient to create a full-fledged eBook. Top 8 eBook Creation Software for Windows 1. KITABOO offers a conversion service that lets you convert PDFs into ePUB files.
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