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- Is LogMeIn the route to laptop Linux?
- Is LogMeIn the route to laptop Linux?Linux is cheaper than WindowsAnd since they do the same thing, why not go with the cheaper option?And really you're right in that the other OS is more important to the end user. But as far as the sale of this "terminal", what it...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-26
- Patch issued for Ubuntu security flaw
- Canonical has warned users of all machines running recent versions of Ubuntu to patch their systems and shut an open door for hackers. Canonical is the latest Linux vendor to patch a vulnerability in the open-source operating system's kernel that could have left the door open for hackers to...
- News items 2008-08-26
- Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktop
- Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktopIt's GainingI think Ubuntu and Wubi have made big strides in putting Linux on the desktop. My first encounter with Linux was back in the early(?)/mid 90s. I installed an early Slackware version of Linux on my 486 (along with OS/2, PC/DOS, Win 3.1...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-06
- How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Windows Vista
- How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Windows VistaKubuntu on main desktop ...... Windows XP SP2 in the VMware sandbox, same for Vista if someone sends me a copy gratis. I've been burned too many times with malware to even think of going back to Windows as my main...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-04
- Linux laptop, make or buy?
- Linux laptop, make or buy?The answer may simply be[i]I sort of expected a vendor representative to write and offer a unit, but that did not happen. This may tell more about the state of this market than anything else[/i].Maybe they simply had not read your blog? :)RE: Linux laptop, make...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-04
- Desktop virtualization - where should the anti-virus run?
- Desktop virtualization - where should the anti-virus run?Anti-Virus Companies should ...alter their licensing schemes for these situations - 1 license for 1 physical unit - maybe at a slightly higher cost ...JMHOLudoOn the OS with the most user interaction ...Since the host OS will receive little interaction from 'typical' users...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-01
- Best Buy to sell Ubuntu for $19.99
- Best Buy to sell Ubuntu for $19.99stop the madness"the learning curve is steeper for those wanting to do more with the any OS"Dre`, once you realize that you are a 'Windows power user' and NOT a computer expert, you would not fail so often.I tend to agreethat 60 days would...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-11
- Fun with openSUSE 11.0
- Fun with openSUSE 11.0Virtualized OpenSUSE 11.0I too am a devoted Ubuntu user, and decided to check out OpenSUSE 11.0. I downloaded the 32bit GNOME LiveCD and loaded in with Virtualbox in Windows XP. I got through the whole setup fairly quickly but when the "system" rebooted it crashed and said...
- Discussion threads 2008-06-26
- Preliminary autopsy results on Mozilla's Download Day ...
- Preliminary autopsy results on Mozilla's Download Day ...It was even betterThis morning it appeared in the repository and my machine just downloaded it automatically, no need to go to the Firefox website whatsoever....RE: Preliminary autopsy results on Mozilla's Download Day ..."Why is Firefox "so good""well its sleek and its got...
- Discussion threads 2008-06-18
- Tonight is Linux Night!
- Tonight is Linux Night!Kudo's!Great initiative! I've attended a couple of those install parties myself, and it was great fun. A lot of enthusiastic people.Maybe it can help the beginners if you give them this link to a support website that I've made, which is especially meant for beginners with Ubuntu...
- Discussion threads 2008-06-13
- What would (or did) it take for you to switch operating systems?
- What would or did it take for you to switch operating systems?Switching OSsAbout a year ago I got a new home laptop my Thinkpad FINALLY died and it came with Vista. Of course I suffered [with Vista] along with everyone else, but what made me switch was that after...
- Discussion threads 2008-06-11
- Firefox 3.0 a memory hog?
- Firefox 3.0 a memory hog?Surely, like all programs, the answer is...."Only what it needs, and no more.".To anyone who might feel like crying "RAM is cheap!", then I would say speaking as a programmer that that would be no excuse for sloppy work.Not a definitive answer just yetIf you want...
- Discussion threads 2008-06-04
- The Netbooks are coming: Laptop cannibalization today; Smartphone war tomorrow?
- The Netbooks are coming: Laptop cannibalization today; Smartphone war tomorrow?Netbooks and SmartphonesThose keyboards on the smartphones are just too small for me to use effectively. I'll take a netbook and a cheap cellphone.RE: The Netbooks are coming: Laptop cannibalization today; Smartphone war tI still see netbooks and smartphones as...
- Discussion threads 2008-06-03
- XP meets XO: Will Linux get an equal shot?
- XP meets XO: Will Linux get an equal shot?Who are we kidding?Windows will slowly but surely edge out Linux in this market. Let us not kid ourselves here.Can you imagine a Linux person developing applications for the kids. There is no challenge there - developing applications for 3rd world children...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-16
- With the Quickness: HD Moore sets new land speed record with exploitation of Debian/Ubuntu OpenSSL flaw
- With the Quickness: HD Moore sets new land speed record with exploitation of Debian/Ubuntu OpenSSL flawAs a crypto guy, I have to scream OUCH!!!!"All SSL and SSH keys generated on a Debian-based systems (Ubuntu, Kubuntu, etc) between September 2006 and May 13th, 2008 may be affected. In the case...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-14
- With the Quickness: HD Moore sets new land speed record with exploitation of Debian/Ubuntu OpenSSL flaw
- So, for those who haven't heard, a Debian packager modified the source used for OpenSSL on Debian based systems Debian and the whole of the Ubuntu family to remove the seed used for PRNG Pseudo Random Number Generator used when creating SSL keys. Well, HD Moore set a new record...
- Blog posts 2008-05-14
- My OS is the best OS because ...
- My OS is the best OS because ...I stick with Dos 6.6rotflThat's because linux users are too busyrecompiling their kernels. Ha!this looks like another flamebait article to me.OK, OK....Ubuntu 8.04 is the best OS. Because it's easy, secure, stable, easy on the resources and free.Tip: for the time being, I...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-06
- Xubuntu 8.04 stellar on low-power machines
- Xubuntu 8.04 stellar on low-power machinesXubuntu 8.04 on low-power machinesI plan to load Xubuntu on two old machines -- so thanks for the info. I have had some success putting Puppy on some very old (98) machines. Why don't you try Puppy 3.01 or the latest beta (very...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-04
- Off Topic: Desktop evaluation - Linux, Mac OS and Windows
- Off Topic: Desktop evaluation - Linux, Mac OS and WindowsSimilar experiences to mac from windowsI tend to find that when i recommend a mac to someone they look at the price and question why? despite this I manage to convince them to get one. when they get it though I...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-02
- Will the "12:00 flashers" change Linux?
- Will the "12:00 flashers" change Linux?RE: Will the12:00 flashers have enough trouble just pressing a button on their PC and finding the mouse and keyboard. So can you imagine what they will think when you tell them that they have to find the website, download the huge file and...
- Discussion threads 2008-04-28
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