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UNIX vs. Linux vs. Windows: 4 Key Comparisons

IT Toolbox

UNIX, Linux, and Windows are operating systems with GUIs, hardware support, networking, and file management. The post UNIX vs. Linux vs. Windows: 4 Key Comparisons appeared first on.

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Wine 7.16 improves Windows games compatibility on Linux

TechSpot

includes many bug fixes for software designed to run on Windows. Several issues with games are fixed as well, which will surely make Linux users happy.

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Microsoft is bringing Linux GUI apps to Windows 10

The Verge

Microsoft is promising to dramatically improve its Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) with GUI app support and GPU hardware acceleration. The software giant is adding a full Linux kernel to Windows 10 with WSL version 2 later this month, and it’s now planning to support Linux GUI apps that will run alongside regular Windows apps.

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Linux Lite aims to offer a Windows-like desktop experience

TechSpot

Linux Lite is a free OS based on Debian and Ubuntu LTS, designed to make the transition from Windows to Linux smooth by packing software essentials out of the box.

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Cisco issues fixes for active exploits of its Windows VPN clients

Network World

Cisco is offering software updates for two of its AnyConnect for Windows products it says are actively being exploited in the field. AnyConnect for Windows is security software package, in this case for Windows machines, that sets up VPN connectivity, provides access control and supports other endpoint security features.

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How to switch an old Windows laptop to Linux

The Verge

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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Microsoft launches Windows Terminal 1.0, unveils GPU support and Linux GUI apps in WSL

Venture Beast

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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