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 ...

ReactOS is a free and open source operating system designed to be compatible with Windows software and drivers. While it’s been under active development since 1999, the operating system is still ...

Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI. In January, Colorado lawmakers ...

Microsoft finally open sources DOS 1.0 - and it's so much more than the code ...

TempleOS is one of the strangest operating systems ever created. Open it for the first time, and you’re greeted by chunky 16-color graphics, a 640x480 display straight out of the VGA era, and a ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A former tech executive covering AI and XR for Forbes. San Francisco-based startup Mentra has raised $8 million to launch MentraOS ...