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Linux Distributions See Surge in Adoption Following Windows 10 End of Support

The official end of Windows 10 support appears to be driving significant interest in Linux alternatives, with one distribution reporting 70,000 Windows users migrating in just two days. A French municipality has also begun transitioning from Microsoft products to open-source software, signaling a potential shift in the operating system landscape.

Windows 10 Transition Sparks Linux Migration

The recent end of support for Windows 10 appears to be driving increased adoption of Linux distributions, with one particular Linux distribution reporting a significant surge in downloads from former Windows users. According to reports, Zorin OS saw approximately 100,000 downloads of its latest version within just two days of its release, which coincided with Windows 10’s official end of support on October 14.

by Bennett LauraOctober 20, 2025November 2, 2025

Arts and Entertainment Gaming Hardware

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Personally Delivers DGX Spark AI Supercomputer to Elon Musk in Texas

In a high-profile product delivery, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang personally presented the new DGX Spark desktop AI supercomputer to Elon Musk at SpaceX’s Texas facility. The compact system brings data center-level AI performance to desktop environments at a $3,999 price point.

In a strategic move highlighting the importance of high-profile partnerships, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang personally delivered one of the first DGX Spark desktop AI supercomputers to Elon Musk ahead of its official launch. The handoff occurred at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas, creating a powerful visual of cutting-edge AI technology meeting revolutionary space exploration efforts.

The High-Profile Delivery Event

by Bennett LauraOctober 15, 2025November 2, 2025

Arts and Entertainment Computing

ASUS Ascent GX10 Desktop AI Supercomputer Revolutionizes Local AI Computing

ASUS announces the Ascent GX10, a compact desktop AI supercomputer powered by NVIDIA’s GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip. The system delivers workstation-level AI performance in a small form factor, targeting developers and researchers needing local inference capabilities.

ASUS has unveiled the groundbreaking Ascent GX10, a compact desktop computer that brings supercomputer-level artificial intelligence performance to developers’ desks. Scheduled for release on October 15, 2025, the system represents a significant leap in making high-performance AI computing more accessible to researchers, data scientists, and developers working with large language models and complex AI workloads.

Revolutionary Performance in Compact Form Factor

by Ortega RafaelOctober 14, 2025November 2, 2025

Computing Gaming Hardware

ASUS ExpertCenter P500 SFF Compact Desktop Launches with Intel Mobile Processors

ASUS Japan has unveiled the ExpertCenter P500 SFF compact desktop featuring Intel mobile processors. The space-saving business PC offers two configurations with Core i7 and Core i3 options, designed for office environments requiring reliability and quiet operation.

ASUS Japan has officially launched the ExpertCenter P500 SFF compact desktop computer, marking a significant advancement in business computing by integrating Intel mobile processors into a small-form-factor design. The new models, available immediately through the ASUS Store as of October 9, 2025, provide enterprise and government users with powerful performance in space-constrained environments while maintaining the reliability and low noise operation essential for modern workplaces.