MUO on MSN

This entire operating system fits in 12 MB, and yes, it boots faster than Windows

Meanwhile, Electron apps need more RAM than this OS.
Ars Technica

30 years later, FreeDOS is still keeping the dream of the command prompt alive

Two big things happened in the world of text-based disk operating systems in June 1994. The first is that Microsoft released MS-DOS version 6.22, the last version of its long-running operating system ...
PC World

Dual boot vs. Virtualization: Which is best for running multiple operating systems?

Do you primarily use Windows 11 but want to have a quick look at a Linux distribution like Linux Mint? Well, booting from a live DVD or USB stick is a convenient solution. The advantage of this is ...
Seattle Times

Is running old operating systems risky? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall

Q: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 8. I have an old Lenovo that cannot be upgraded to even Windows 10. What are the real-life risks of running older programs and making online purchases on ...
MUO on MSN

5 tiny operating systems that only do one job and never complain

These operating systems treat extra features the way budget airlines treat legroom.

Use Tiny11 to Rescue a Computer Running Windows 10

If you can’t—or don’t want to—upgrade to full Windows 11, consider this lightweight version of Microsoft’s operating system that works on a wide range of computers.

What is Aluminium OS? What we know about Google's Android desktop operating system.

Now, Google is moving to unify ChromeOS and Android into a single desktop platform, currently operating under the codename "Aluminium OS." (Or, depending on who you ask, Aluminum OS.) As far as we ...