Windows vs. Linux Desktop Environments

We ran Windows for the week with three seemingly simple objectives. How we did, our take on what's gotten a lot better about Windows, and what still needs some work.

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• winget-cli — WinGet is the Windows Package Manager.
• Chocolatey Community — The Largest Repository of Windows Packages
• Install Windows the Arch Linux Way
• Install Docker Desktop on Windows
• Terminals Wiki
• Remote Serial Console HOWTO
• My first look at the Beelink SER6 7735HS | 412Linux
• Sysinternals — Whether you’re an IT Pro or a developer, you’ll find Sysinternals utilities to help you manage, troubleshoot and diagnose your Windows and Linux systems and applications.
• Rumor: Windows 12 could become a subscription based operating system
• LinuxFest Northwest Meetups