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Free Open Source Operating Systems Today I will list some of the most popular, open-source, and therefore free, operating systems available to computer users.

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Will we give up a decades-long relationship with Windows just because it costs a few bucks more than its competitors? In a world where PC adoption has cratered, what of the future of Windows ...

Following up on its enigmatic announcement-of-an-announcement last week, Valve has unveiled SteamOS, a free stand-alone operating system “for living room machines.” ...

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