Search Results: OperatingSystems

Born from the same minds that created Unix, Plan 9 represented a bold reimagining of computing in the networked era. Despite its brilliant design and influence, this operating system never achieved mainstream adoption, leaving behind a fascinating legacy of innovation and 'what could have been.'

As Windows 10 approaches its October 2025 end-of-support, we examine its turbulent first decade—from forced updates and failed 3D experiments to Cortana's collapse. This retrospective reveals how Microsoft's most deployed OS survived chaos to redefine Windows as a service and quietly pave the way for the AI era.

In a rare interview, Matthew Dillon recounts the origins of DragonFly BSD, its technical innovations in SMP scalability and filesystems, and why BSD projects are 'aging out.' He offers a stark critique of modern open source, highlighting disillusionment and the struggle for sustainability amid Linux's dominance.