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Microsoft Revives Classic MS-DOS Text Editor for Linux Users

June 23, 2025
MS-DOS Editor welcome screen with copyright information and instructions to press Enter or ESC.

Microsoft has revived its classic MS-DOS text editor as a cross-platform tool called "Edit," now compatible with Linux and macOS,…

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Microsoft Launches Open-Source WSL 2.6 for Linux Users

June 21, 2025
Neon-lit Windows logo and Linux Tux penguin on a dark, geometric background. Represents Windows and Linux operating systems.

Microsoft released Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2.6 as part of its open-source commitment, aiming to boost community involvement and…

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Microsoft Open-Sources WSL After Closing 9-Year Feature Request

May 20, 2025
Windows PowerShell terminal displays WSL command help, showing options for running Linux binaries. A friendly penguin icon is also shown.

Microsoft has open-sourced nearly the entire Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), fulfilling a long-standing developer request and marking a major…

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