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 ...

Elementary OS vs. Linux Mint: I compared my once favorite distro to the Windows alternative ...

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 ...

What if your coding assistant could not only write code but also manage your projects, retrieve critical documentation in seconds, and adapt to your unique workflow, all in one place? Enter Archon OS, ...

Linux turns 35 years this year, and the operating system remains the backbone of most supercomputers. Here's why the world's ...

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 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, ...

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 ...

Tether has released an open-source operating system for bitcoin mining, pitching it as a way to make running mining infrastructure simpler while reducing reliance on closed, vendor-controlled software ...

OpenClaw is being touted as the “operating system for personal AI.” It’s being supported by a wide array of companies, ...