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

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 ...

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Linux has been used as a catch-all term for any free, open-source operating system that prioritizes user control over systems like Windows or macOS. Although many share command-line interfaces and a ...

The latest trends and issues around the use of open source software in the enterprise. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation 2025 Annual Survey suggests that Kubernetes has solidified its role as the ...

OpenBSD 7.9 is the 60th release of the open-source operating system and brings many improvements in security and networking.

Microsoft finally open sources DOS 1.0 - and it's so much more than the code ...

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TechRepublic covers the full range of open source software with reviews, tutorials, and advice for how to get it and integrate it into your environment.

Open-source or commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) operating systems? In an era of safety-critical embedded systems, the debate among developers is shifting. Embedded systems are the invisible backbone of ...

The XpressReal T3 is a single-board computer (SBC) that looks like a slightly larger Raspberry Pi Zero. 2 W. But the T3 has a faster processor, more memory, onboard storage, more ports and connectors, ...