Lenovo added a new quick start feature to its IdeaPad S10 netbook line this week. Basically users have the option of booting into a full Windows XP operating system or a stripped down Linux OS that ...

In this video, we’re going to take a look at the vmstat command that reports on virtual memory usage. It vmstat, is a Linux command-line tool that provides stats on memory, paging, block IO, traps, ...

The computer's master control program. When a computer is turned on, a small "boot program" loads the operating system. Although additional system modules may be loaded as needed, the main part, known ...

What if your operating system didn’t just run your computer but actively worked alongside you, anticipating your needs, learning your habits, and automating your most tedious tasks? Enter warmwind OS, ...

I've used nearly every possible desktop operating system known. I've experienced nearly every incarnation of Windows and MacOS, I've used just about all the various Linux distributions over the years, ...

Retro gaming is having a huge revival right now, with hardware emulating classic consoles so you can use original cartridges, ...

The Russian software market is experiencing an exciting new development: the release of the "M OS" operating system, designed specifically for educational institutions and developed by the Department ...

This article and video are part of TechXchange: ROS: Robot Operating System. You can also check out more TechXchange Talks videos. The Robot Operating System version ...

Over 20 years ago, I was a managing editor for a company and was charged with building Linux content for the site. At some point during that gig, I was told that I had to use Microsoft Windows and a ...

What was Microsoft’s best Windows operating system of all time? If you’re like us, you have…opinions. Even if you’re not the type to parse through all of the little details that separated Windows 98 ...