Microsoft's new Azure Linux 4.0 is here, and it could replace Windows Server in the enterprise

Microsoft's Linux server distribution is now available as an ISO to install on your own server or virtual machine.
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Microsoft called Linux a cancer, now ships its own free distro that’s nothing like Ubuntu ...

Azure Linux 4.0 is Microsoft's own Fedora-derived Linux distro for Azure cloud workloads. Here is how it compares to Ubuntu, ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Microsoft made a Linux distro, and it's not what you'd expect

A minimal Linux distro from Microsoft? Anything is possible.
Windows Report

Microsoft's Linux U-Turn Continues With Its Own Azure Linux Distribution

Linux now powers much of Azure, and Microsoft maintains its own Linux distribution to support cloud infrastructure and ...

Azure Linux 4.0 launches with new container variant

Microsoft is fundamentally updating its cloud distribution Azure Linux. Version 4.0 relies on a modern base and increased ...
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Microsoft continues its big Linux push at Build 2026

Microsoft continues its big Linux push at Build 2026 ...
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CBL-Mariner: Azure Linux Distribution Now Generally Available

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Erik Steiger discusses the operational pain ...