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Are rolling release Linux distros better than fixed releases?

In today's open source roundup: Should you use a rolling release distro or a fixed release? Plus: How the philosophy of Linux affects its users, and why Windows 10 needs the Linux desktop

Dangerous IE vulnerability opens door to powerful phishing attacks

The flaw can be used to steal authentication cookies and inject rogue code into websites

Amazon hits 5-year high in cloud market

Microsoft and Google make strong surges in the cloud while IBM holds steady

FCC chairman looks set to throw down strong Net neutrality rules

A proposal coming Thursday would span fixed, mobile, and back-end networks

Yahoo gains U.S. search share at Google’s expense

Mozilla's decision to use Yahoo as the default search tool in Firefox is paying off for the Internet company

FCC to vote on overturning two state laws limiting municipal broadband

The best Linux desktop environment for your needs?

In today's open source roundup: Find the Linux desktop that works best for you. Plus: Is VirtualBox doomed? And why you should get your loved ones off of Facebook

Is Windows RT dead? Windows stops making Nokia Lumia 2520

With Windows 10 looming, it could mean an end to Windows RT

Windows for $0? Yes, on a $35 Raspberry Pi — but there’s a catch

Microsoft and the Raspberry Pi Foundation team up to offer Windows 10 for developers of the tinkerer-favorite board

Microsoft talks up Windows 10 for business, but questions mount

Redmond dribbles out info on Windows 10's update process for enterprise