Linux, a free, open-source operating system, runs most of the internet’s servers, yet it remains a niche choice on consumer PCs. For years, Linux’s desktop market share in North America generally hovered in the low single digits. However, reports began popping up earlier this week that Linux’s market share had doubled, from the usual 3% to 5% to around 10%, according to Statcounter. And it happened quickly — in just a few weeks between May and June. Statcounter, which provides usage stats helpful to webmasters and cybersecurity professionals, measures website visits, including the operating system used to access the website.…

Published on 08/08/2026 – 12:56 GMT+2•Updated 13:07 An as yet unidentified drone exploded in Bulgaria on Saturday, close to the border with Romania, officials said. According to Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev, the drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania before exploding 1,000 metres from a compressor station of the Trans-Balkan…

Chicago held a tryout for nine defensive backs during training camp, according to Friday’s NFL transactions. Former Tennessee defensive back William Wright was included in the Bears’ workout.He played for the Vols from 2020-25 and appeared in 45 games. The former Vol totaled 28 tackles, two interceptions, three pass deflections,…

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The July jobs numbers loss of 23,000 was bigger than it sounds on the surface. The Dow Jones regular poll of economists showed a median expectation of 83,000 jobs to be added. The actual result was a negative swing of 106,000 jobs. Now add in the revisions that brought the…

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