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Linux lead dev says we're only getting 10% reality of the oversold AI hype
10% reality? Is AI just a fad? Linux Kernel lead developer Linus Torvalds says it's complicated, and only 10% of the hype sold is reality.
How to set up a new virtual machine in Virtualbox
Guide Virtualbox is a great app for using different operating systems on your PC, so here's how to get a fresh virtual machine set up and running.
Microsoft breaks dual-boot Windows and Linux PCs with security update sent to wrong systems
oopsy A monthly patch update was sent to dual-boot systems by mistake, preventing machines from booting.
Microsoft has already rolled back the kernel in WSL2 while issues are debugged
Rollback The pre-release version of WSL2 that had been bumped to a more modern 6.6 kernel has been rolled back to the older kernel due to unspecified issues to debug.
Huawei's Android-free PC alternative for Windows will reportedly ship later this year with a macOS-inspired design
HARMONYOS NEXT Huawei might get back to developing its own operating system — HarmonyOS Next for PC to compete with Windows later this year.
Microsoft finally moves the WSL2 kernel onto a more modern LTS release, but you'll have to install it yourself right now
Big jump Microsoft is finally moving WSL2 away from its aging kernel with the first release of a new 6.6 LTS that can be built and installed right now ahead of it being rolled in by default.
The new WSL Settings app is shown off, but config file fans need not worry
New stuff Microsoft has given us our first look at the new WSL Settings app, along with some additional info on how it will work, and some additional features coming to WSL very soon.
WSL and Windows 11 are getting better integrated, including a sweet new way to manage your distros
Microsoft <3s Linux Amid all the talk of AI at Microsoft Build, the existing developer favorite, WSL, is getting some neat new features to make it better integrate with Windows.
