If I asked you to name the operating systems people actually use, I would probably get three answers: Windows, macOS, and “Linux, probably.” That is a fair answer in 2026, but it is also a very narrow ...

Linux has been used as a catch-all term for any free, open-source operating system that prioritizes user control over systems like Windows or macOS. Although many share command-line interfaces and a ...

Linux is now the fourth most popular desktop operating system in America, according to the latest report from StatCounter. This comes at a time of record adoption for the niche OS, which has now ...

Looking for non-Linux open-source options? From ghosts of past operating systems to fascinating works in progress, here are my top picks. When you think of open-source operating systems, most likely ...

Ayush Pande is a PC hardware and gaming writer. When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with his head stuck inside a PC or tinkering with a server operating system. Besides computing, ...

Feeling nostalgic? From Amiga Unix to XVM/RSX, anyone can run over 570 extinct OSes. Try it now on Linux, MacOS, or Windows. Every so often, a Linux project comes to my attention that makes me rejoice ...

Most computers come with just one operating system, which is usually all you need. However, if you feel like trying out a different one later, you don't need to get a whole new computer. Dual-booting ...