Topic: linux integration
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Microsoft’s new Windows for developers deepens Linux integration
Microsoft is using its Build developer conference to announce a renewed commitment to Windows as a development environment, packaging tools for faster coding with deeper Linux integration. A key highlight is improved support for Linux containers, allowing native creation and management within Win...
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This Android Phone Also Runs Windows and Linux
The NexPhone is a rugged smartphone that transforms into a desktop computer by dual-booting Android/Linux and **Windows 11** when connected to an external monitor. It is powered by a Qualcomm chipset for cross-platform compatibility and is built for durability with military-grade and high water-r...
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Microsoft Build 2026: Windows, AI, RTX Spark, and more
Microsoft's Build 2026 developer conference begins June 2nd in San Francisco, with the keynote streaming live at 12:30PM ET. Expected announcements include new AI models, agentic tools, a rumored Copilot "super app," and major Windows 11 changes, alongside potential Windows on ARM news. Additiona...
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Microsoft's New Agentic OS Sparks Major Windows Overhaul
Microsoft is reuniting its core Windows engineering teams under the Windows organization, reversing a 2018 split that had placed them under Azure, to improve alignment and focus on key priorities. This reorganization supports Microsoft's strategic vision to transform Windows into an "agentic oper...
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Microsoft Unites Windows Teams for a Unified Future
Microsoft has unified its Windows client and server engineering teams under Pavan Davuluri's leadership to centralize efforts and streamline achieving key objectives. This reorganization reverses a 2018 split, bringing most Windows development under one division head to advance Windows as an AI-i...
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MPV 0.41 Boosts Wayland & Vulkan Hardware Decoding
MPV 0.41 prioritizes Vulkan Video for hardware decoding and adopts a new rendering target, enhancing performance and color management. The update significantly improves Wayland support with features like HDR color protocols, tablet input, and clipboard functionality. A novel addition allows the p...
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