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Google's Flutter introduces support for Windows apps, uniting them with Android, iOS, Linux, and more
By Sean Endicott published
Google's Flutter allows developers to build apps that can work across different operating systems. Now, Flutter supports Windows, which could result in more apps making their way to PCs.

Oracle Linux 8.5 now available through the Microsoft Store
By Sean Endicott published
Oracle Linux brings containers, virtualization, and more into a single offering, and it’s now available through the Microsoft Store.

How to install elementary OS on WSL for Windows 10 and 11
By Richard Devine published
My dear Watson Another popular Linux distro that isn't offered through the Microsoft Store but that can be used on WSL with ease is elementary OS. Here's where to get it and how to get started.

Intel Arc GPUs could raise the bar for gaming on Linux
By Sean Endicott published
Intel’s open-source developers are working on support for Resizable BAR technology, which could boost the performance of a handful of great games.

Windows ransomware LockBit makes the jump to Linux
By Robert Carnevale published
Take out your wallet and kick it across the floor, Tux.

How to set up a Windows 10 and 11 virtual machine on Linux
By Richard Devine published
With a virtual machine, you can dabble in all kinds of alternative operating systems, like installing Windows 10 inside Linux. Here's how.

Wine 7.0 adds support for the best GPUs from AMD and includes over 9,100 changes
By Sean Endicott last updated
With over 9,100 changes and improvements, Wine 7.0 should deliver its best experience yet when running Windows apps and games on Linux.

Can Linux steal the desktop PC crown from Windows? Experts weigh in.
By Robert Carnevale published
Everyone's favorite penguin isn't done waddling forward.

How to add a GUI package manager to Ubuntu on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
By Richard Devine published
Using Linux isn't just about the command line, and that includes the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). If you'd rather have a GUI to install packages and apps from, you're in luck.
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