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9 Open Source Operating Systems That Aren't Linux

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 ...
Phys.org

OQTOPUS: Researchers launch open-source quantum computer operating system

The University of Osaka, Fujitsu Limited, Systems Engineering Consultants Co., LTD. (SEC), and TIS Inc. (TIS) today announced the launch of an open-source operating system (OS) for quantum computers ...
LinuxInsider

Open Source in 2026 Faces a Defining Moment

Open source enters 2026 as core enterprise infrastructure, with growing pressure around sustainability, governance, funding, ...
Liliputing

FreeDOS 1.4 brings improvements to this open source DOS alternative

FreeDOS is an open source operating system designed to let you run DOS programs without installing an operating system that Microsoft abandoned decades ago. Unlike some other open source alternatives ...
Electronic Design

Bridging the Gap Between Open-Source Software and Automotive Safety Standards

Carmakers and suppliers continue to deal with challenges involving the time, resources, and costs required to build complex, next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). One major obstacle to ...