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

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There’s a large selection of free and open source (FOSS) operating systems available these days, and choosing the right one for any given circumstance can be quite a challenge. This article is ...

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 ...

My browser is now running an operating system, and really, I have questions.

The latest trends and issues around the use of open source software in the enterprise. It’s been a busy month in open source, already. While Red Hat continues to wrangle with its approach to open ...

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 ...