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France Replaces 2.5M Windows Desktops With Linux
Solutions6d ago

France Replaces 2.5M Windows Desktops With Linux

France is making the biggest government tech switch in history, moving 2.5 million civil servants from Windows to Linux by 2027. The country already proved it works with 100,000 police computers running on their own Linux system for nearly 20 years.

Google News - Technology3 min read
France Ditches Windows for Linux in Tech Independence Push
SolutionsApr 11

France Ditches Windows for Linux in Tech Independence Push

France just announced it's switching all government computers from Microsoft Windows to Linux, joining a growing European movement toward tech independence. It's part of a broader plan to reduce reliance on American and Chinese technology.

Engadget2 min read
9-Year-Old Laptop Saved From Landfill With Free Software
SolutionsApr 4

9-Year-Old Laptop Saved From Landfill With Free Software

A journalist rescued a perfectly functional 2017 ThinkPad from obsolescence by installing Linux Mint instead of buying a new computer. Her experiment could help save hundreds of millions of working laptops from becoming electronic waste.

The Verge3 min read
New Linux Phone Runs Android Apps Without Tracking You
InnovationMar 5

New Linux Phone Runs Android Apps Without Tracking You

A Finnish company just launched a smartphone that blocks tracking at the system level while still running your favorite Android apps. The Jolla Phone promises real privacy without sacrificing functionality.

New Atlas2 min read
Valve Developer Fixes Linux Gaming for Decade-Old Mac GPUs
InnovationFeb 23

Valve Developer Fixes Linux Gaming for Decade-Old Mac GPUs

A Valve engineer just solved a frustrating bug that prevented old Apple iMacs from running modern Linux graphics drivers, breathing new life into machines nearly a decade old. The fix means better gaming and performance for owners who refused to give up on their trusty computers.

Google News - Technology3 min read
AI Team Builds Working C Compiler in Just Two Weeks
VideosFeb 7

AI Team Builds Working C Compiler in Just Two Weeks

Sixteen AI agents worked together without human guidance to create a 100,000-line compiler that can build a bootable Linux kernel. The project shows both the promise and clear limits of AI coding tools.

Ars Technica3 min read
Linux Gaming Developers Unite to Improve Player Experience
InnovationJan 29

Linux Gaming Developers Unite to Improve Player Experience

Eight major Linux gaming projects are joining forces to make gaming smoother for everyone. The Open Gaming Collective will share fixes and improvements instead of working separately.

The Verge2 min read
Linux Gaming Groups Unite to End Wasted Effort
Daily MixJan 29

Linux Gaming Groups Unite to End Wasted Effort

Nine major Linux gaming projects just joined forces to stop duplicating work and start sharing solutions. When one team wins, everyone wins.

Google News - Technology2 min read