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The article discusses the growing ubiquity of Linux on desktop computers following the pledge of Google that all Chromebooks will be able to run Linux apps and the decision of Microsoft to overhaul its Windows Subsystem for Linux. Topics covered include impact of using the Linux kernel (version 4.19) on the performance of Windows Subsystem for Linux 2, and effect on proper Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Linux Mint.

The article reports on the integration of the Unix shell and command language Bash of Linux operating system (OS) in the Windows 10 OS of technology firm Microsoft Corp. Topics discussed include the collaboration between Microsoft and computer software firm Canonical on this initiative, the perceived benefits of this integration to software developers, and the need to approve the Windows 10 Anniversary program update in order to use this tool.

This article comments on developments in the computer industry. It says that the decision of Apple Inc. to lock out third-party solutions for its iPhone could dissuade enthusiastic consumers from buying the iPhone, which is slated for market release in June 2007. It explains that Beryl Project, a hardware-accelerated window manager for Linux operating system to rival the visual flash of Windows Vista and OS X could potentially convince more consumers to buy personal computers (PCs) with Linux operating system. It points that the move of Samsung and Asus to offer Ultra Mobile PCs (UMPCs) priced below $1,000 is a start in the right direction after Microsoft Corp.'s Origami UMPC project was marred by high prices and limited hardware. INSETS: MIND CONTROLLERS;HERE\ NOW.