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Technology

Why I Deleted Windows and Never Looked Back (Linux Edition)

A year after switching from Windows to Linux, the author reflects on the challenges and rewards of customization, gaming via Proton, and the satisfaction of mastering an open-source system.

Windows 8-style tile interface running on a Linux desktop environment

Gaming

Windows 8 for Linux: Nostalgia or Nightmare?

A Linux developer has recreated Windows 8's divisive UI as a Wayland desktop environment, reviving the 2012 OS's tile-based layout and animations for a niche audience. The project omits the 'useless' charms menu and acknowledges its absurdity.

Linux kernel code with highlighted bug lines

Gaming

Linux Open-Source Blessing Has a 19-Year-Old Bug Problem

A 19-year-old bug lurks in the Linux kernel. Researcher Jenny Guanni Qu's analysis reveals 13% of bugs persist for five years or more, with AI detection rates at 92.2%.