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Microsoft Now Makes a Linux Distro Based on Fedora

· Bryan Lunduke · May 20, 2026, 1:42 a.m.

Summary

Microsoft has released Azure Linux 4, marking a significant step as their first general-purpose Linux distribution. This development signals Microsoft's further commitment to Linux and open-source technology.

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