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Cross-Compiling Common Lisp for Windows

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-19 00:55:22

By Colin on 2025-06-28 I recently enabled Windows support for my Raylib bindings library and a game of mine that uses it, Aero Fighter. The process was surprisingly smooth. This article describes how to: cross-compile C code for Windows from Linux install a Windows-based SBCL with Wine run that SBCL as your REPL in Linux-based Emacs load .dll files into a Lisp image files into a Lisp image produce a .exe executable of a Lisp program Cross-compiling C We can easily produce Windows execut

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Many ransomware strains will abort if they detect a Russian keyboard installed (2021)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-21 16:29:55

In a Twitter discussion last week on ransomware attacks, KrebsOnSecurity noted that virtually all ransomware strains have a built-in failsafe designed to cover the backsides of the malware purveyors: They simply will not install on a Microsoft Windows computer that already has one of many types of virtual keyboards installed — such as Russian or Ukrainian. So many readers had questions in response to the tweet that I thought it was worth a blog post exploring this one weird cyber defense trick.

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Microsoft says Windows 11 is 2x faster, except they used ancient PCs to benchmark Windows 10

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-02-21 17:36:00

Facepalm: Microsoft is once again aggressively pushing users to move from Windows 10 to Windows 11. This time, the Redmond firm is boasting that the newer OS is up to 2.3x faster than its predecessor – but fails to mention its deeply flawed testing methodology. Tech giants aren't renowned for their honesty and openness. When it comes to making claims and pointing to benchmarks, it's not just Nvidia that plays fast and loose with the truth. With Windows 10's October 14 end-of-life date approach

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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-16 21:16:34

Last fall, Microsoft announced that individuals who wanted to keep using Windows 10 past its official end-of-support date could do so by opting into the company's Extended Security Update (ESU) program at a cost of $30 per PC. That payment would get users a single year of additional security updates. Today, less than four months before that October 14, 2025, cutoff, Microsoft is announcing additional options for people who can't or don't want to pay that fee. Individuals who want to pay $30 for

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So Long, Blue Screen of Death. Amazingly, You'll Be Missed

wired.com Craig Grannell 2026-02-20 11:37:17

For decades, the Blue Screen of Death, or BSOD to its friends, has instilled a mix of panic, dread, exasperation, and rage across countless Windows users. But now, Microsoft is getting ready to retire it. According to a Microsoft blog post, the Windows 11 crash screen—or, as the company puts it, “unexpected restart screen”—will soon adopt a distinctly more minimalist vibe. Along with scrapping the blue (in favor of a perhaps even more dread-inducing black), the revamp also ditches the sad face

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Microsoft Retires Legendary 'Blue Screen of Death' After 40 Years of Frowny Faces

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-22 03:52:00

Like Pudding Pops and Benetton sweaters, another 1980s icon is gone. After 40 years of delivering the tragic news of a PC crash to Windows users, Microsoft's infamous "blue screen of death" will be going away. But not to worry -- a black screen of death will be replacing it, albeit without the sad emoticon face. The infamous "blue screen of death" has been around since Windows 1.0 came out in 1985. Named for its bright blue color, it's a critical error screen that pops up on computers using the

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Microsoft changes Windows in attempt to prevent next CrowdStrike-style catastrophe

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-22 22:55:14

In the summer of 2024, corporate anti-malware provider CrowdStrike pushed a broken update to millions of PCs and servers running some version of Microsoft's Windows software, taking down systems that both companies and consumers relied on for air travel, payments, emergency services, and their morning coffee. It was a huge outage, and it caused days and weeks of pain as the world's permanently beleaguered IT workers brought systems back online, in some cases touching each affected PC individuall

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The Windows kernel is about to receive a security-focused redesign after CrowdStrike crash

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-02-23 04:18:00

Why it matters: The kernel space is the core component of a computer operating system, where critical hardware management and device driver code reside in memory. If a kernel-level driver malfunctions, the entire OS can behave erratically – or simply crash and burn with a BSOD. Microsoft has stated that it is working on a significant change to the Windows architecture to help prevent another large-scale incident like the one involving CrowdStrike a year ago. Microsoft is developing a new securi

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Microsoft is trying to get antivirus software away from the Windows kernel

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-23 04:55:14

In the summer of 2024, corporate anti-malware provider Crowdstrike pushed a broken update to millions of PCs and servers running some version of Microsoft's Windows software, taking down systems that both companies and consumers relied on for air travel, payments, emergency services, and their morning coffee. It was a huge outage, and it caused days and weeks of pain as the world's permanently beleaguered IT workers brought systems back online, in some cases touching each affected PC individuall

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This city is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for OnlyOffice and Linux - here's why

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2026-02-23 14:19:04

Jumping Rocks/Contributor/Getty Is it something in the water? First, it was Denmark bidding Microsoft adieu. Then it was the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Now it's Lyon, France's third-largest city and a leading economic hub, sweeping Microsoft Windows and Office suite away to replace them with Linux, OnlyOffice, NextCloud, and PostgreSQL. Also: Ready to ditch Windows? 'End of 10' makes converting your PC to Linux easier than ever So, why is Lyon making this move? Well, it's not due to

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No, Windows didn't kill the Blue Screen of Death, it just got a makeover - what's changed

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-02-23 14:42:00

Bloomberg / Getty Images The Blue Screen of Death in Windows is never a good thing. But Microsoft is now making the screen a bit less bright and a bit more helpful. Also: How to get Windows 10 extended security updates for free: 2 options A new BSOD In an update to Windows 11 coming later this year, the old BSOD will give way to a new BSOD -- only with black replacing blue. Painted in a dark shade similar to the Windows Update screen, the new display will not only be simpler and more streaml

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This city is the latest European government to dump Microsoft for Linux

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2026-02-23 20:30:15

Jumping Rocks/Contributor/Getty Is it something in the water? First, it was Denmark bidding Microsoft adieu. Then it was the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Now it's Lyon, France's third-largest city and a leading economic hub, sweeping Microsoft Windows and Office suite away to replace them with Linux, OnlyOffice, NextCloud, and PostgreSQL. Also: Ready to ditch Windows? 'End of 10' makes converting your PC to Linux easier than ever So, why is Lyon making this move? Well, it's not due to

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Windows 11 KB5060829 update released with 38 new changes, fixes

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-24 11:28:59

Microsoft has released the KB5060829 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes 38 changes, including improvements to the taskbar and a new PC-to-PC migration experience. The KB5060829 update is an optional non-security preview update that delivers updates at the end of each month, allowing Windows admins to test bug fixes, improvements, and new features that will roll out to all users during next month's Patch Tuesday release. However, unlike regular Patch Tuesday cumulat

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Microsoft Officially Retires 'Blue Screen of Death' After 40 Years of Frowny-Faces

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-24 11:25:00

Another 1980s icon is gone, like Pudding Pops and Benetton sweaters. After 40 years of delivering the tragic news of a PC crash to Windows users, Microsoft's infamous "blue screen of death" will be going away. But not to worry -- a black screen of death will be replacing it, albeit without the sad emoticon face. The infamous "blue screen of death" has been around since the very first version of Windows in 1985. Named for its bright blue color, it's a critical error screen that pops up on comput

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Microsoft Officially Retires 'Blue Screen of Death' After 40 Frowny-Face Years

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-24 17:25:00

Another 1980s icon is gone, like Pudding Pops and Benetton sweaters. After 40 years of delivering the tragic news of a PC crash to Windows users, Microsoft's infamous "blue screen of death" will be going away. But not to worry -- a black screen of death will be replacing it, albeit without the sad emoticon face. The infamous "blue screen of death" has been around since the very first version of Windows in 1985. Named for its bright blue color, it's a critical error screen that pops up on comput

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New benchmarks show SteamOS outperforming Windows 11 on Lenovo's handheld PC

techspot.com Cal Jeffrey 2026-02-24 23:03:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust That's called progress: SteamOS started life as a lightweight Linux-based system built for Valve's Steam Machines that never really picked up steam (pun intended). Now, it powers the Steam Deck and various other handhelds. New benchmarks show that the gaming OS outperforms Windows 11 on similar hardware. A recent Ars Technica report tested five demanding PC games on Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld, r

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Windows killed the Blue Screen of Death

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-02-25 04:01:06

You’re laughing. Windows killed the Blue Screen of Death and you’re laughing. Yes, the iconic Windows error screen is getting a makeover nearly 40 years after its debut in the first version of Windows. Now, the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) will become the Black Screen of Death (BSOD). This change is related to other updates that Windows is making in the wake of the CrowdStrike outage last year, which affected 8.5 million Windows devices and took businesses, airports, TV stations, and government

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Windows is finally kicking the Blue Screen of Death to the curb

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-25 18:20:11

The notorious Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is finally heading to a junkyard upstate. This error message has been a key part of the Windows experience for almost 40 years. Microsoft has been teasing this change for years , but now we know the crash screen will be removed in an update to Windows 11 that's coming later this summer . Windows computers are still going to crash , so there needs to be some sort of error screen. Microsoft is transitioning to a Black Screen of Death instead. This new cra

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Microsoft rolls out Windows security changes to prevent another CrowdStrike meltdown

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2026-02-25 23:03:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Last summer's CrowdStrike meltdown was a nightmare for network administrators worldwide, disrupting healthcare systems, cutting off access to banking systems, and grounding aircraft. All in all, the event caused billions of dollars in direct and indirect damages, and it was entirely preventable. Also: How to get Windows 10 extended security updates for free: 2 options In response, Microsoft convened a security summit, bringing together technical experts from Crowd

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Windows is getting rid of the Blue Screen of Death after 40 years

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-02-25 22:46:42

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has held strong in Windows for nearly 40 years, but that’s about to change. Microsoft revealed earlier this year that it was overhauling its BSOD error message in Windows 11, and the company has now confirmed that it will soon be known as the Black Screen of Death. The new design drops the traditional blue color, frowning face, and QR code in fav

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Microsoft is moving antivirus providers out of the Windows kernel

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-02-25 23:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. It’s been nearly a year since a faulty CrowdStrike update took down 8.5 million Windows-based machines around the world, and Microsoft wants to ensure such a problem never happens again. After holding a summit with security vendors last year, Microsoft is poised to release a private preview of Windows changes that will move antivirus (AV) and endpoint detection and response (ED

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Can this $200 Windows mini PC replace my Linux system for a week? Here's the verdict

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-26 09:38:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Minix Z97 mini PC is available on Amazon for $217. This tiny PC is a powerhouse that's well-suited for daily use. Running demanding tasks like local AI workloads puts a strain on its resources. $238.9 at Amazon Imagine having a PC that fits in your hand and performs well enough to get you through the day (with power to spare). Such computers exist, but not all of them are created equal. I've tested plenty of these tiny form-factor PCs, and a lot of them might be cut

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Games run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11, Ars testing finds

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-27 16:40:10

Nearly a decade ago, Ars testing found that Valve's "Steam Machines"-era version of SteamOS performed significantly worse than Windows when SteamOS's Linux game ports were tested on the same hardware as their Windows counterparts. Today, though, Ars testing on the Lenovo Legion Go S finds recent games generally run at higher frame rates on SteamOS 3.7 than on Windows 11. The performance advantage is yet another way that Valve's upstart OS is differentiating itself from the "default" Windows inst

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Games run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11, Ars testing finds

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-28 04:25:39

Nearly a decade ago, Ars testing found that Valve's "Steam Machines"-era version of SteamOS performed significantly worse than Windows when SteamOS' Linux game ports were tested on the same hardware as their Windows counterparts. Today, though, Ars testing on the Lenovo Legion Go S finds recent games generally run at higher frame rates on SteamOS 3.7 than on Windows 11. The performance advantage is yet another way that Valve's upstart OS is differentiating itself from the "default" Windows insta

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Microsoft opens a free tier for Windows 10 extended updates

news.ycombinator.com Liam Proven 2026-02-28 08:09:42

Microsoft has found a new use for Reward Points – and another incentive to upload everything you hold dear to someone else's servers. You know the drill by now. Windows 10 is approaching its end of life (although the special LTSC edition has years to go, and we told you how to get it a couple of months ago). In April last year, The Register described the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, and then in October when the scheme was extended to individual consumers for a bargain-tastic $30 for

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Discord is working on a Windows on Arm app

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-01 09:57:46

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Discord is working on a native Windows on Arm version of its communications app. An early development preview build is available for testers, ahead of a full Arm64 release for compatible Arm-powered devices. Discord spokesperson Claudia Fellerman confirmed to The Verge that the company is working on a build for Windows on Arm, but it’s in the early stages of development so it’

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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026 – with a catch

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-01 14:46:00

In brief: Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 this October despite its enduring popularity and the fact that hundreds of millions of usable PCs don't support Windows 11. The company recently introduced a new option for personal devices to receive another year of security updates, but it requires using OneDrive. After Windows 10 reaches end-of-life status on October 14, users who enroll in Windows Backup will continue receiving security updates through October 13, 2026, at no extra cos

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Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates -- Under One Condition

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-02 12:27:00

Microsoft is closing the door on Windows 10 in October 2025, and will be ceasing security support for that operating system unless users pay $30 for a one-year extended security update. On Tuesday, with less than four months on the clock until support expires, Microsoft has added a free option. Users need to turn on cloud backup and connect it to their OneDrive account. The ability to get free updates on Windows 10 is a pretty big deal because it is still the most widely used Windows OS, accoun

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Meet Mu, the small language model in charge of Microsoft's Settings AI agent

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-03-02 23:28:00

In brief: Small language models are generally more compact and efficient than LLMs, as they are designed to run on local hardware or edge devices. Microsoft is now bringing yet another SLM to Windows 11, as users apparently need a few AI-powered hints to help them find specific OS settings and customize their PC experience. Microsoft recently announced Mu, a new small language model designed to integrate with the Windows 11 UI experience. Mu will work alongside Phi Silica – the language model p

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Windows 10 KB5061087 update released with 13 changes and fixes

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-03 04:07:43

Microsoft has released the June 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, with fixes for bugs preventing the Start Menu from launching and breaking scanning features on USB multi-function printers. Today's optional cumulative update (KB5061087) is an optional non-security preview update that allows Windows administrators to test fixes and improvements released with the upcoming July 2025 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates. KB5061087 addresses an issue causing scanning to fai

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Cross-Compiling Common Lisp for Windows

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Microsoft Officially Retires 'Blue Screen of Death' After 40 Years of Frowny-Faces

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New benchmarks show SteamOS outperforming Windows 11 on Lenovo's handheld PC

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Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates -- Under One Condition

Meet Mu, the small language model in charge of Microsoft's Settings AI agent

Windows 10 KB5061087 update released with 13 changes and fixes

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