TechSpot

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Four years after the initial release, the compatibility layer known as Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has become an integral part of Windows. As announced by Microsoft Program Manager Craig Loewen, the Microsoft Store version of WSL is dropping its "Preview" label and becoming generally available to the public.

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Venture Beast

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

At Ignite 2020 today, Microsoft announced that Edge for Linux will be available in the Dev preview channel starting in October. Read More.

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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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Venture Beast

MAY 19, 2020

At Build 2020, Microsoft released Windows Terminal 1.0 and announced WSL 2 is getting support for GPUs, Linux GUI apps, and a simplified install experience. Read More.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Come next month, Microsoft Edge will finally arrive on Linux, in the form of a developer preview build. Since it won't be a full release right away, you might run into the occasional bug or glitch while browsing the web, though Microsoft's engineers will probably do their best to ensure.

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GeekWire

APRIL 29, 2021

Microsoft announced its acquisition of Kinvolk , a 6-year-old startup out of Berlin that develops open source cloud-based projects. Kinvolk is the company behind Flatcar Container Linux, an alternative to CoreOS Container Linux designed for container workloads. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Redmond, Wash.

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Tech Republic

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Microsoft Defender 365 will fight attackers using their own tactics by locking down compromised systems automatically—including Linux servers. The post Microsoft Defender 365: Automation to fight automated attacks appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Microsoft has transformed the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) into an app that you can simply download and install from the Microsoft Store on Windows 11. Microsoft enabled Linux GUI apps on Windows 10 for developers last year, and features like this will be available immediately in the Microsoft Store in the future.

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IT Toolbox

APRIL 3, 2024

Late last month, a Microsoft engineer who volunteers for RDBMS PostgreSQL caught what is described as one of “the best executed supply chain attack we’ve seen described in the open.”

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TechSpot

MAY 20, 2020

However, Microsoft has more to offer Linux fans than empty words. Later in May, the company will give its Windows Subsystem for Linux a helpful boost with a handful of new features. These features include full system call compatibility, and the ability to run a complete Linux kernel within Windows.

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Tech Republic Data Center

AUGUST 5, 2022

The post How to connect to Linux Samba shares from Windows appeared first on TechRepublic. 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.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 24, 2020

Microsoft's security tools extend beyond the company's own platforms. While the ambition for Defender for Linux is broad, the first preview is aimed just at servers and does less than on Windows.

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Anoop

MARCH 22, 2018

Microsoft SCCM team released the new production version of SCCM 1802. In this post, I wanted to share surprise information (but expected) about Linux and Unix support of SCCM CB. Do you have more questions about Linux UNIX […].

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 12, 2021

To be clear, it was never a difficult process, per se; Microsoft maintains a set of easy-to-follow installation instructions over in its WSL documentation. However, it did require basic knowledge and familiarity with command lines, which the average user may not have. Granted, those users might prefer to stick to.

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TechSpot

MARCH 31, 2024

Andres Freund, a PostgreSQL developer at Microsoft, was doing some routine micro-benchmarking when we noticed a small 600ms delay with ssh processes, noticing that these were using a surprising amount of CPU even though they should be failing immediately, according to his post on Mastodon. Read Entire Article

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Microsoft has delivered a managed VPN for mobile devices -- using a Linux container.

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IT Toolbox

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Introducing Windows Subsystem for Linux WSL and Overview. Microsoft has been increasing their support of Linux across Azure public cloud, Hyper-V and Linux Integration Services (LIS) and Windows platforms including Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) as well as Server along with Docker support.

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The Verge

MARCH 18, 2022

Microsoft says it has worked closely with Valve to get Xbox Cloud Gaming working on the Steam Deck. Microsoft has now released a beta version of Microsoft Edge for the Steam Deck that includes full support. “We Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 7, 2020

Microsoft is offering researchers $100,000 if they can crack the company's custom-built Linux OS for Internet of Things devices.

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GeekWire

AUGUST 2, 2021

Microsoft released Windows 365 for business users this morning, making its flagship operating system widely available as a subscription for the first time. It’s a major step toward Microsoft’s vision for “Cloud PCs.” Revenue in the company’s Windows division hasn’t grown at the same pace.

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Linux Academy

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

To continually support your mission to learn and grow, we are always adding new, free courses and resources for developing Linux and Cloud skills. Members of the Linux Academy community come together and share their insights and questions. Microsoft SQL Server on Linux Quick Start. How to Get a Linux Job.

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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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Tech Republic Cloud

JULY 20, 2021

You might be surprised to find out that it's not Microsoft Outlook. In businesses and homes, email is still a necessity for communication. But which email client is the best to use?

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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." Read Entire Article

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Network World

JANUARY 8, 2019

ASLR is used today on Linux, Windows, and MacOS systems. It was first implemented on Linux in 2005. In 2007, the technique was deployed on Microsoft Windows and MacOS. While ASLR provides the same function on each of these operating systems, it is implemented differently on each one.

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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. Which Linux?

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

FreeOffice is seamlessly compatible with Microsoft Office and includes its own versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. It's available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. A recommendation from our essential apps list.

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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. The biggest change to the May 2020 Update is that it includes the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2), with a custom-built Linux kernel.

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Tech Republic

MAY 11, 2022

This throwback to the glory days of Canonical's in-house desktop might easily usurp your daily driver as your Linux distribution of choice. is a Linux desktop distribution that’s as productive as it is elegant appeared first on TechRepublic. Ubuntu Unity 22.04 is out, and it's better than ever. The post Ubuntu Unity 22.04

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A few months after releasing.NET 7, Microsoft is already working on the next version of its open-source, managed framework for software and app development.NET 8 will be finalized at the end of 2023, so there's still plenty of time for developers to adapt and digest all the changes. Read Entire Article

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Network World

AUGUST 15, 2018

Announced just yesterday in security advisories from Intel, Microsoft and Red Hat, a newly discovered vulnerability affecting Intel processors (and, thus, Linux) called L1TF or “L1 Terminal Fault” is grabbing the attention of Linux users and admins. Exactly what is this vulnerability and who should be worrying about it?

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 26, 2020

Microsoft locks down the Internet of Things with its own Linux.

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Venture Beast

JUNE 23, 2021

The Linux Foundation has announced a new permissive license designed to help foster collaboration around open data for AI projects. Read More.

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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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Network World

AUGUST 15, 2018

Announced just yesterday in security advisories from Intel, Microsoft and Red Hat, a newly discovered vulnerability affecting Intel processors (and, thus, Linux) called L1TF or “L1 Terminal Fault” is grabbing the attention of Linux users and admins. Exactly what is this vulnerability and who should be worrying about it?

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GeekWire

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Image created by AI in Microsoft Designer, based on the prompt, “Generate an image reflecting the rise of AI in 2023 and what’s next in the field.” ’s lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI over their use of its articles in GPT-4 and other AI models. ” AI2 technical director Oren Etzioni.

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Data Center Knowledge

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Container management no longer limited to Linux machines or virtual instances on Windows Read More. Cloud Computing Microsoft'

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