OSnews – 21 years and 20k posts later
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- #Operating Systems
- The author took over as managing editor of OSNews in June 2005 at age 20, succeeding Eugenia.
- Over 21 years and 20,000 posts, OSNews witnessed Linux's growth, BSD evolution, and new OS challengers like Android and Chrome OS.
- Alternative OS successes include Haiku, Genode Framework/Sculpt OS, Redox, and ongoing updates to OS/2 and Amiga.
- Internet culture shifts show public distrust of big tech, crumbling corporate social media, and disdain for AI hype.
- OSNews avoids hype cycles like 'pivot to video,' crypto, NFTs, VR/metaverse, and AI, maintaining skepticism and independence.
- Recent changes include removing ads and becoming fully reader-funded, ensuring no corporate influence or advertising pressure.
- Website design remains stable, using a long-standing layout; any redesign would aim for simplicity and speed.
- Comments are retained despite low participation, considered core to OSNews.
- A new logo combining classic and modern elements launches to mark 21 years and 20,000 posts.
- A fundraiser is planned with a tattoo incentive if donations reach a euro per story posted.
- The author thanks readers for OSNews's nearly 30-year success, attributing it to their ongoing support.