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A NeXTcube computer running the NeXTSTEP operating system. Simon Claessen / Flickr Today marks the 35th anniversary of the launch of NeXTSTEP, a computer operating system launched by Steve Jobs during his years away from Apple. Deeply obscure these days ...

It's easy to forget parts of history, but the Virtual OS Museum is a great way to realize that Windows 95 really did change everything for PCs.

Chrome OS has evolved into a major computer operating system over the years. It’s perfect for schools and web-based work, as it centers around Google’s suite of apps. Now, Google has introduced Chrome OS Flex, a new way to put it on your old Windows ...

Using Ubuntu Linux to import and edit photos from a digital camera. By J. D. Biersdorfer Companies are starting to see the advantages of being able to do large amounts of computing with technology built expressly for that purpose. By Steve Lohr Hewlett ...

Everyone’s all a-twitter over Google’s newly announced operating system, Google Chrome OS. Some swear it’ll be a hit; others are convinced it’s destined for failure. Love it or hate it, though, this puppy’s one tough piece of software to ignore.

When it comes to operating systems, Microsoft, IBM and Apple aren’t the only mega-companies with all the knowledge. Sun, with its Solaris OS, has years of expertise with Unix-based operating systems. But in the 21 st century, Sun has decided to add ...