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Distributions and Operating Systems: TRON/ITRON, Six Distros, and Bazzite
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XDA ☛ Japan tried to build an operating system for the entire world, then the US government intervened
That project was TRON (The Real-time Operating system Nucleus), a real, government-backed Japanese computing initiative whose desktop variant, BTRON, was named in a US trade barrier report and effectively killed before it could reach schools nationwide. Meanwhile, its embedded counterpart, ITRON, quietly became one of the most deployed operating systems in history.
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HowTo Geek ☛ The clones of Windows: 6 Linux distros that tried to copy Microsoft’s style
Whether you admire it or despise it, Windows’ style is often imitated by competitors, including some Linux distributions. A familiar look and feel can help new users adapt to a new system, and this is especially important when changing such a fundamental part of the experience as an OS.
These distros go all-in, unashamedly mimicking Microsoft’s style one way or another. From task bars to start buttons and “My Computer,” you’ll find it all here.
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GamingOnLinux ☛ Bazzite Linux 44 for handhelds finally launches with some massive upgrades | GamingOnLinux
Bazzite Linux 44 has been out for desktops for a while, but the "Deck" image for handhelds and console-like TV PCs is finally here with a huge overhaul.