For decades, Microsoft Windows and the open source Linux operating system were polar opposites. Windows was developed by the biggest software company in the world, one that was no friend to open ...

Serious security bugs in key parts of the latest Linux code have been fixed, but some small glitches have been introduced, according to a recent scan. In December, Coverity looked at version 2.6.9 of ...

CrossOver, the Wine-based compatibility layer for running Windows software on Mac and Linux, just released its first 64-bit ...

Support for Linux binaries in a new Windows 10 Anniversary Update feature expands the OS’ attack surface, experts said. Microsoft’s release of Windows Anniversary Update last week included an optional ...

I ditched Linux for Windows after years of juggling two operating systems. "Just use Linux" isn't helpful advice anymore, and ...

Microsoft is releasing three Microsoft-developed Linux drivers to the Linux community for possible inclusion in the Linux source tree. Microsoft made the Linux driver announcement on July 20, the ...