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Vietnam launches first criminal case over pirated Windows, Office software
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June 12, 2026

Vietnam launches first criminal case over pirated Windows, Office software

Authorities in Phu Tho province have initiated a criminal case regarding the illegal installation and use of copyrighted software, specifically targeting pirated Microsoft Windows and Office products. Formal charges for "infringement of copyright and related rights" have been made following urgent searches at five locations in Hanoi and Phu Tho. The investigation revealed that individuals and businesses were using various platforms to promote, distribute, and sell unlicensed software, including cracked software and counterfeit license keys. The inquiry began with Song Lam Trading and Service Co, whose director faces allegations of supplying 81 computers pre-installed with unauthorized software. An additional 350 computers linked to a local educational institution were also found to have illegal software activation. The implicated companies include Athena Vietnam Information Systems Co and Tek-Solution Technology Co, whose directors are under police scrutiny. Authorities estimate that the financial losses for copyright holders could reach tens of billions of đồng, and they have raised concerns about cybersecurity threats associated with illegally activated software.
ReactOS Runs Half-Life Natively: Open-Source Windows NT Clone Clears 3D Graphics Bar
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June 11, 2026

ReactOS Runs Half-Life Natively: Open-Source Windows NT Clone Clears 3D Graphics Bar

ReactOS has successfully executed Valve's original Half-Life on consumer hardware, marking a significant milestone in open-source software development. This achievement was announced on June 10, 2026, after three decades of effort to reimplement Microsoft Windows. The game was run on a Dell OptiPlex desktop with an Intel Core i5 2400 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS graphics card, demonstrating ReactOS's capability to handle real-time 3D applications without compatibility shims. ReactOS operates independently from Microsoft, sharing no code, and can execute a real-time 3D graphics workload natively. It has achieved approximately 90 percent GPU driver compatibility for Windows XP and Server 2003-era hardware through the implementation of the Kernel-Mode Driver Framework and Windows Display Driver Model subsystems. ReactOS is still in alpha stage, with limitations in application support and driver gaps for modern hardware. The project is working towards a new release, version 0.4.16, to enhance user experience.
ReactOS "Open-Source Windows" Reaches The Milestone Of Being Able To Run Half-Life
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June 11, 2026

ReactOS “Open-Source Windows” Reaches The Milestone Of Being Able To Run Half-Life

ReactOS has successfully executed the classic game Half-Life, marking a significant milestone in its goal of achieving binary compatibility with Microsoft Windows applications. This is the first documented instance of Half-Life running smoothly on ReactOS, allowing for gameplay. The successful execution was achieved by a user named "Zombiedeth" on a Dell OptiPlex with a Core i5 2400 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS graphics card.
Intel XPU Manager 2.0 Overhauls Windows & Linux Management For Arc Pro GPUs
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June 10, 2026

Intel XPU Manager 2.0 Overhauls Windows & Linux Management For Arc Pro GPUs

Intel has released XPU Manager 2.0, enhancing software for monitoring and managing data center GPUs on Windows and Linux. Key improvements include a streamlined codebase, enhanced support for network interface cards (NICs), a revamped dashboard for the xpu-smi command, and a complete rewrite of the XPU Manager daemon in Go. The software now supports the OpenTelemetry data format but has retired the REST API and does not include the XPU Manager C API in this release. Officially supported graphics cards are the Intel Arc Pro B50, B60, B65, and B70. Compatibility is provided for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and 26.04 LTS, with limited support for Microsoft Windows Server 2022.
Mortgage Magic launches Secure Portal on Microsoft Windows Store - The Intermediary
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June 10, 2026

Mortgage Magic launches Secure Portal on Microsoft Windows Store – The Intermediary

Mortgage Magic has launched its Mortgage Magic Secure Portal on the Microsoft Windows Store, designed for intermediary firms and lenders. The portal features bank-grade security, a secure password vault, AI Lender Connect for enhanced collaboration, and an optimized performance architecture to improve broker workflows. It complies with FCA standards and has undergone certification processes for integrity and compliance with Microsoft security standards. Mortgage Magic also holds ISO 27001 certification for information security management and ISO 42001 certification for AI management systems.
Grep this: Microsoft grafts (most) Linux commands onto Windows
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June 3, 2026

Grep this: Microsoft grafts (most) Linux commands onto Windows

Microsoft has integrated over 75 Unix commands into Windows CMD and PowerShell through the introduction of coreutils, a multi-call binary file created in Rust. This includes commands like cat, ls, grep, and head, enhancing the command experience across various platforms. Grep is now available natively on Windows, allowing users to search through large files efficiently. Coreutils aims to provide memory safety and cross-platform compatibility, and can be downloaded via CMD WinGet. While some Linux commands overlap with existing Windows commands, coreutils simplifies the transition for users moving from Linux to Windows. Additionally, Microsoft is focusing on AI technologies and has introduced tools like OpenClaw and Microsoft Execution Containers to enhance developer capabilities.
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