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 ...

AsteroidOS is an open source, Linux-based operating system for smartwatches that’s been under development for more than a decade as an alternative to the proprietary operating systems offered by Apple ...

Network-attached storage (NAS) devices can do almost anything a home server can, just on smaller, more power-efficient hardware. Generally, they come with pre-built operating systems, but some models ...

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

ArcaOS is an operating system based on the last IBM release for OS/2. While OS/2 barely survives as a legacy system, even after being extended for a while as eComStation, ArcaOS 5.1 is still being ...

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 ...

Tether has unveiled MiningOS (MOS) as part of a broader push to reduce the industry’s reliance on proprietary, vendor-controlled software.

What if your coding assistant could not only write code but also manage your projects, retrieve critical documentation in seconds, and adapt to your unique workflow, all in one place? Enter Archon OS, ...

The latest trends and issues around the use of open source software in the enterprise. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation 2025 Annual Survey suggests that Kubernetes has solidified its role as the ...

Tether first announced plans for an open-source mining OS in June last year, aiming to let Bitcoin miners “enter the game” without relying on expensive third-party vendors. Stablecoin issuer Tether ...