If you hear the term "open-source," you might think of Linux. However, Linux distros aren't the only open-source operating systems. There are plenty in use today besides Linux. Some date back to even ...

Linux isn't the only open-source operating system (OS). There are also a number of Unix-like open-source BSD operating systems, including FreeBSD, that are still in active development. The FreeBSD ...

Looking for non-Linux open-source options? From ghosts of past operating systems to fascinating works in progress, here are my top picks.

This story has been popping in and out of my inbox for a week now, so I figured it was time to post this to put an end to my typing lots of responses. According to the Aberdeen Group, open source ...

NetBSD may not be on the radar of many embedded developers. But it now ranks number five in embedded operating-system popularity, according to a recent survey of developers by Evans Data Corp.

What free open source OS's are out there, which are the most stable? I have XP home. I'd like to choose my OS when I start up my computer. Any suggestions?

An all-Unix plan is also being considered, but the open-source OS will likely dominate the system, sources say.