#operating-systems — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #operating-systems, aggregated by home.social.
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Must be referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System in particular!
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Must be referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System in particular!
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Lilbits: Clicks Communicator, another use for the Anbernic RG Rotate, and two tiny operating systems
The Clicks Communicator is a modern smartphone that borrows some ideas from classic BlackBerry phones. Made by the same folks behind the Clicks keyboard cases for existing phones, the company’s first full-fledged phone has a square screen, a QWERTY keyboard, and a customized Android interface.
Clicks began taking pre-orders for the Communicator at the start of the year, and plans to begin […]
#anbernic #anbernicRgRotate #clicks #clicksCommunicator #googleTv #hamsteros #handheldGameConsole #lilbits #linux #onn #onnFhdStreamingStick #operatingSystems #segaGenesis #segaMegadrive Read more: https://liliputing.com/lilbits-clicks-communicator-another-use-for-the-anbernic-rg-rotate-and-two-tiny-operating-systems/ -
HamsterOS is a lightweight operating system for 386-class and newer PCs. It fits on a single 1.44MB floppy, but has a GUI with a launcher bar, menus, and floating windows, a file browser, notepad app, clock, calculator, calendar, and a few games. https://meanhamster.com/products/hamsteros #HamsterOS #OperatingSystems
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HamsterOS is a lightweight operating system for 386-class and newer PCs. It fits on a single 1.44MB floppy, but has a GUI with a launcher bar, menus, and floating windows, a file browser, notepad app, clock, calculator, calendar, and a few games. https://meanhamster.com/products/hamsteros #HamsterOS #OperatingSystems
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FOSS Linux: Linux on Older Hardware: The Complete Revival Guide (2026). “I have been reviving old hardware with Linux for the better part of a decade. The machines Windows 11 left behind are not trash. They are waiting for the right operating system. In this guide, I walk you through distro selection, RAM tuning, SSD upgrades, and browser optimization based on real testing, not guesswork.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/29/linux-on-older-hardware-the-complete-revival-guide-2026-foss-linux/ -
FOSS Linux: Linux on Older Hardware: The Complete Revival Guide (2026). “I have been reviving old hardware with Linux for the better part of a decade. The machines Windows 11 left behind are not trash. They are waiting for the right operating system. In this guide, I walk you through distro selection, RAM tuning, SSD upgrades, and browser optimization based on real testing, not guesswork.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/29/linux-on-older-hardware-the-complete-revival-guide-2026-foss-linux/ -
RAM crisis provokes enthusiast to try Windows 11 on DDR1-era hardware — other key vintage components included the Core 2 Q6600 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 AGP
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TechSpot: Windows 10’s free security updates now extend to October 2027. “Windows 10 technically reached end-of-life last October, and analysts say users have been migrating to Windows 11 in large numbers – but potentially millions are stubbornly holding on to the older OS. Microsoft appears to have quietly acknowledged that reality by tacking on another year to Windows 10’s critical security […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/26/techspot-windows-10s-free-security-updates-now-extend-to-october-2027/ -
TechSpot: Windows 10’s free security updates now extend to October 2027. “Windows 10 technically reached end-of-life last October, and analysts say users have been migrating to Windows 11 in large numbers – but potentially millions are stubbornly holding on to the older OS. Microsoft appears to have quietly acknowledged that reality by tacking on another year to Windows 10’s critical security […]
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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates for a second year — program now ends on October 12, 2027
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Over the years I have found so many people choosing stable OSes over cutting edge systems.
I often call Debian the eventual OS. Eventually, with age or exigency, most travelers come to rest under its unmoving shadow :)
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Over the years I have found so many people choosing stable OSes over cutting edge systems.
I often call Debian the eventual OS. Eventually, with age or exigency, most travelers come to rest under its unmoving shadow :)
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Mashable: Google officially launches Android 17. “Android 17, Google’s latest model of mobile operating system, is officially available — at least for owners of Pixel phones. Google also released a new Pixel Drop and the latest operating system for its smartwatches, Wear OS 7. There’s a lot of new features, so let’s dive into what’s coming to your devices.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/17/mashable-google-officially-launches-android-17/ -
Mashable: Google officially launches Android 17. “Android 17, Google’s latest model of mobile operating system, is officially available — at least for owners of Pixel phones. Google also released a new Pixel Drop and the latest operating system for its smartwatches, Wear OS 7. There’s a lot of new features, so let’s dive into what’s coming to your devices.”
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Hype for the Future 229/284: Linux Distributions
Introduction Linux is more than just an operating system—Linux refers to the Linux Kernel and associated distributions in numerous forms such as Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Pop!_OS, Alpine, Gentoo, Arch, Alpine, Linux Mint, elementary OS, Nobara, MX Linux, Slackware, and Oracle, just to name a few, with related operating systems including Apple macOS; the *BSD systems including NetBSD, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, MidnightBSD, and DragonflyBSD; and Oracle Solaris. Characteristics Every Linux […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/16/hype-for-the-future-229-284-linux-distributions/
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Hype for the Future 229/284: Linux Distributions
Introduction Linux is more than just an operating system—Linux refers to the Linux Kernel and associated distributions in numerous forms such as Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Pop!_OS, Alpine, Gentoo, Arch, Alpine, Linux Mint, elementary OS, Nobara, MX Linux, Slackware, and Oracle, just to name a few, with related operating systems including Apple macOS; the *BSD systems including NetBSD, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, MidnightBSD, and DragonflyBSD; and Oracle Solaris. Characteristics Every Linux […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/16/hype-for-the-future-229-284-linux-distributions/
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Linux Desktop Alternatives Can Starve the Tech Oligarch Machine
Linux Desktop Alternatives give users a practical way to reduce dependence on Big Tech platforms tied to Trump-era influence politics.https://thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-to-know/tech-news/linux-desktop-alternatives/
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Linux Desktop Alternatives Can Starve the Tech Oligarch Machine
Linux Desktop Alternatives give users a practical way to reduce dependence on Big Tech platforms tied to Trump-era influence politics.https://thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-to-know/tech-news/linux-desktop-alternatives/
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Enthusiast hacks Valve’s AMD-first gaming OS to run on Intel hardware — SteamOS boots on Intel Arc B580 desktop GPU, but it takes a Radeon card, installer workaround, and Resizable BAR fix
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I really need to learn, what desktop OSs are used in india. GlobalStats aka statcounter claims over 55% are running an "unknown" OS.
gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/india#monthly-202505-202606
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I really need to learn, what desktop OSs are used in india. GlobalStats aka statcounter claims over 55% are running an "unknown" OS.
gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/india#monthly-202505-202606
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Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 06-15-26
Monday is a fun day. One reason Monday is a fun day is because it marks the return of Pook-Emu Bee links after the weekend. Speaking of the weekend, I published links and commentary to enjoy in Saturday's Newsletter Leaf Journal 284. 1. Historic Carroll Street Bridge in Gowanus reopens after 5-year renovation (Aaron Ginsburg for 6sqft New York City. June 11, 2026.) The above photo is from my walk to the re-opened Carroll Street Bridge. Why did I go to the Bridge? NLJ article […]https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/pook-emu-bee-links-for-06-15-26/
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How Apple Is Making Your Older iPhone Run Faster and Stay Alive Longer
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Microsoft is reportedly testing Copilot+ AI features with discrete GPUs instead of NPUs — a feature available on Windows App SDK with a Windows Insider Experimental Channel build and Developer Mode turned on
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The Register: Angry bug hunter with Microsoft beef drops new Windows 0-day. “They are angry at Redmond and will have their revenge. Nightmare Eclipse, the prolific bug hunter and possibly disgruntled ex-Microsoft employee, disclosed another zero-day vulnerability just hours after Redmond issued a record-breaking number of CVEs and fixes for June Patch Tuesday.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/11/the-register-angry-bug-hunter-with-microsoft-beef-drops-new-windows-0-day/ -
The Register: Angry bug hunter with Microsoft beef drops new Windows 0-day. “They are angry at Redmond and will have their revenge. Nightmare Eclipse, the prolific bug hunter and possibly disgruntled ex-Microsoft employee, disclosed another zero-day vulnerability just hours after Redmond issued a record-breaking number of CVEs and fixes for June Patch Tuesday.”
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Elektron updates Analog Four / Analog Keys OS to v1.55 https://rekkerd.org/elektron-updates-analog-four-analog-keys-os-to-v1-55/
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Elektron updates Analog Four / Analog Keys OS to v1.55 https://rekkerd.org/elektron-updates-analog-four-analog-keys-os-to-v1-55/
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Krebs on Security: A Record-Breaking Patch Tuesday for June 2026. “Microsoft today released software updates to plug nearly 200 security holes across its Windows operating systems and supported software, a record number of fixes for the company’s monthly Patch Tuesday cycle.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/10/krebs-on-security-a-record-breaking-patch-tuesday-for-june-2026/ -
Krebs on Security: A Record-Breaking Patch Tuesday for June 2026. “Microsoft today released software updates to plug nearly 200 security holes across its Windows operating systems and supported software, a record number of fixes for the company’s monthly Patch Tuesday cycle.”
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The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/story/top-new-features-in-apples-ios-27-and-ipados-27/
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MakeUseOf: After years of forcing Bing into Windows 11, Microsoft is finally backing down . “For years, Microsoft has been forcing Bing into Windows 11’s local search functionality, making it nearly impossible to search for the apps and files you already have on your PC with trudging through lists of other nonsense. However, new reports suggest the company is actually backing down, and that […]
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MakeUseOf: After years of forcing Bing into Windows 11, Microsoft is finally backing down . “For years, Microsoft has been forcing Bing into Windows 11’s local search functionality, making it nearly impossible to search for the apps and files you already have on your PC with trudging through lists of other nonsense. However, new reports suggest the company is actually backing down, and that […]
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Linux developers are using AI vibe coding to keep vintage AMD GPUs alive — R600 driver cleaned up with GitHub Copilot gives HD 2000 to HD 6000 series a new lease of life
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Apple demonstrates cross-platform Siri upgrades in macOS 27 Golden Gate at WWDC — update brings Liquid Glass improvements and unifies AI strategy
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🔗 UrlRoulette URL of the Day #552! 🌟
The Virtual OS Museum
1,700+ pre-installed operating systems, ready to run.This is our URL of the day 👉 https://urlroulette.net/ui/2hXFDS5gbq2g 🚀
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CW: Human+AI
Microsoft is trying to fix the Windows 11 speed problem with a new Low Latency Profile. It uses a Race to Sleep method where the CPU spikes briefly to make the interface feel faster. It is an interesting approach to handling UI lag. Read more about how it works and how to enable it at the link below.
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RetroPad is a ‘full-feature-parity version of Notepad from XP’ in just 2,749 bytes — x86 assembly coded apps comes from Windows legend Dave W Plummer
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California lawmakers are considering exempting Linux and other open-source operating systems from the Digital Age Assurance Act after backlash over OS-level age verification requirements 🏛️
Amendment could exempt major Linux distros, while proprietary platforms like SteamOS may still be covered 🐧#TechNews #Linux #OpenSource #Privacy #AgeVerification #California #SteamOS #Debian #Ubuntu #Fedora #ArchLinux #DigitalRights #FOSS #OperatingSystems #California #Bill #Law
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California lawmakers are considering exempting Linux and other open-source operating systems from the Digital Age Assurance Act after backlash over OS-level age verification requirements 🏛️
Amendment could exempt major Linux distros, while proprietary platforms like SteamOS may still be covered 🐧#TechNews #Linux #OpenSource #Privacy #AgeVerification #California #SteamOS #Debian #Ubuntu #Fedora #ArchLinux #DigitalRights #FOSS #OperatingSystems #California #Bill #Law
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vibeOS: the world's first 100% hallucinated operating system
no code, not even vibe code: launch calculator, and it will be freshly hallucinated. search for any program, and it will be freshly hallucinated
the future of computing is here
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Mashable: Google patches more than 100 Android security vulnerabilities. “Android users, update your devices. Google has just released new security updates for Android that fix a slew of vulnerabilities. Just how many things did Google fix? A whopping 124 vulnerabilities, according to Bleeping Computer, have now been addressed in Google’s June 2026 Android security patches.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/05/mashable-google-patches-more-than-100-android-security-vulnerabilities/ -
Mashable: Google patches more than 100 Android security vulnerabilities. “Android users, update your devices. Google has just released new security updates for Android that fix a slew of vulnerabilities. Just how many things did Google fix? A whopping 124 vulnerabilities, according to Bleeping Computer, have now been addressed in Google’s June 2026 Android security patches.”
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ZDNet: How to try out over 85 Linux distros, no installation required – with DistroSea. “Unlike the Virtual OS Museum, DistroSea allows you to actually test several new distros. Currently, there are 85 distributions available, including AerynOS, Alpine Linux, AnduinOS, Arch Linux, Arco Linux, Bazzite, Big Linux, BlendOS, Bodhi Linux, BunsenLabs Linux, CachyOS, Chimera Linux… the list goes on.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/04/zdnet-how-to-try-out-over-85-linux-distros-no-installation-required-with-distrosea/ -
ZDNet: How to try out over 85 Linux distros, no installation required – with DistroSea. “Unlike the Virtual OS Museum, DistroSea allows you to actually test several new distros. Currently, there are 85 distributions available, including AerynOS, Alpine Linux, AnduinOS, Arch Linux, Arco Linux, Bazzite, Big Linux, BlendOS, Bodhi Linux, BunsenLabs Linux, CachyOS, Chimera Linux… the list goes on.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/04/zdnet-how-to-try-out-over-85-linux-distros-no-installation-required-with-distrosea/ -
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: CA’s AB 1856 Exempts Open Source But Expands Age-Gating
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New Virtual Museum Offers Access to Hundreds of Historic and Obsolete Operating Systems
📰 Original title: 'Virtual OS Museum' Lets You Try 570 Extinct Operating Systems
🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
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I hate talking about #ageverification but supposibly the #California state law: "ab 1856"
is expanding beyond #operatingsystems. It will potentially now apply to, the #webbrowser level, and a return to age verification applying to websites?
While an extension to #browser is horrifying but now #Meta is screwed over, here's why.
If the law passes in this current state, Meta is being targeted again and the government, keeps meta's lobbying money. Did meta really thought they were going to exempt them in the long term? Well they weren't, they want to regulate the entirety of the internet and technology.
Up to the text output before it reaches a "minors screen" as they claim, it's for the minors protection.
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https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/28/windows-11-kb5089573-targets-faster-app-launches-xcxwbn/
Microsoft is rolling out an optionalWindows 11 update that makes PCs genuinely faster and more responsive
#LowLatencyProfile #Microsoft #Windows11 #WindowsUpdate #MicrosoftWindows #OperatingSystems #WindowsPCs
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Lifehacker: Two Ways to Completely Remove Microsoft Copilot From Windows 11. “The company has started removing ‘unnecessary’ Copilot features from Windows, which is a step in the right direction. However, it’s far from perfect, especially for anyone hoping for an AI off switch. If you’re annoyed by all these AI features too, you don’t have to deal with it. There are two methods you can try to […]
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ZDNet: You can easily make Zorin OS look and feel like Windows, MacOS, or Linux – here’s how. “Do you prefer a Windows-like UI? Zorin OS has you covered. MacOS? Yep. Linux? Of course. Zorin OS gives you so many options to make the desktop look the way you like it.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/27/zdnet-you-can-easily-make-zorin-os-look-and-feel-like-windows-macos-or-linux-heres-how/