Framework's new Linux laptop is selling faster than its Windows one
… "The Macbook Pro for Linux," indeed. But having said all that, selling more Linux than Windows on any platform is still a big deal. …
Microsoft’s plans aren’t just policy statements. Davuluri’s memo names specifics such as improved performance in Start and File Explorer, fluid and responsive app interactions, and even an overhaul for the Windows Subsystem for Linux experience that developers use. The problem is that you’ll have to take Microsoft’s word for it. These are the “it feels faster” improvements that will become apparent (or not) only after you use Windows as Microsoft begins issuing changes. “We are focusing on making Windows 11 more responsive and consistent, so performance feels smooth and reliable,” Davuluri wro
Microsoft says Windows 11 will get faster as it scales back Copilot… "The Macbook Pro for Linux," indeed. But having said all that, selling more Linux than Windows on any platform is still a big deal. …
… Anecdotally, though, Windows users have begun looking more seriously at Linux as potential gaming options like Valve's Steam Deck, which runs Linux, as well as its upcoming Steam Machine. Case in point: our own The Full Nerd podcast, which has tracked the small but growing increase in Linux gaming. …
… Finally, Microsoft is trying to increase the performance of the Windows Subsystem for Linux, which it added GUI capabilities to in 2020 and released to open source last year. …
… Hopefully, the operating system will become a serious contender to macOS and Linux once again. By the way: If you're using Windows 11 Home, you're missing out on the many benefits of Windows 11 Pro. To learn more, see our comparison of Windows 11 Home and Pro. …
In the new Chrome versions 149.0.7827.53/54 for Windows and macOS, and 149.0.7827.53 for Linux, the developers have fixed more than 400 vulnerabilities, some of which are critical. …
… It is also an excellent choice for Linux users or those in mixed Windows/Linux environments as it's available for both operating systems. …