Windows 11 has a new preview build It cracks down on workarounds to install the OS with a local account This is a continued campaign to force people to use a Microsoft account, and Microsoft argues it ...

The Rust programming language has become quite popular over the past few years. In May 2023, Microsoft promised to introduce Rust in the Windows 11 kernel, and it delivered on that promise very soon ...

In context: Rust is a general-purpose language designed for building fast and secure software. Its strong focus on memory safety aims to eliminate most memory-related bugs and security vulnerabilities ...

This is important because: Microsoft is closing the side doors to offline setup. As familiar workarounds disappear, most people are guided toward a Microsoft account on day one, which narrows choice ...

Microsoft and Linux are adding AI and Rust to their pipelines. Microsoft is leaning much harder into AI development than Linux. Both are expanding Rust, but neither OS will be fully Rust soon.