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

There’s a large selection of free and open source (FOSS) operating systems available these days, and choosing the right one for any given circumstance can be quite a challenge. This article is ...

If you hear the term "open-source," you might think of Linux. However, Linux distros aren't the only open-source operating systems. There are plenty in use today besides Linux. Some date back to even ...

Remember all the ruckus with various US states introducing operating-system level age verification laws? Colorado and California thankfully exempt open source.

Two decades in, still no version 1.0.

You need to guarantee that Agent A cannot access Client B's data, that spending stays within budget, and that sensitive ...

As the Japanese government prepares to introduce more electronic government projects next year, it has begun studying open-source operating systems in a move that could lead to the replacement of some ...