A compact version of the Linux operating system. For example, Linux distributions such as Puppy and Damn Small Linux reside entirely within 64MB of RAM. Skinny Linux versions can be embedded into low-cost devices with limited resources. See Linux.
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- Has Steve Jobs banned Apple staff from social media?
- Nothing wrong with thatApple does rely on secrecy, especially in their R&D, to get more bang for their buck when the product is finally announced. I could see why Apple would want their employees not talking about their jobs in the social media. I can see why a lot of...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-31
- Adobe plugs hole in Flash Media Server
- Adobe has shipped a Flash Media Server patch to fix a vulnerability that allowed attackers to execute remote procedures in Flash Media Interactive Server or Flash Media Streaming Server. The update is available for Adobe Flash Media Streaming Server 3.5.1, Adobe Flash Media Interactive Server 3.5.1...
- Blog posts 2009-05-01
- Netbooks not up to the task? Baloney!
- Netbooks not up to the task? Baloney!Get one and try it.It just amazes me sometimes how people will listen to such claims without trying it for themselves. Maybe a netbook isn't up to the task or maybe it is....try it and find out.I've read a guys blog who claims he...
- Discussion threads 2009-02-20
- Windows 7 Starter Edition on a netbook
- Windows 7 Starter Edition on a netbook You can run any edition up to ....... and including Ultimate. You don't have to limit what gets loaded only what you run concurrently. I have tested Ultimate on a netbook with 512MB and Office 2007. It wasn't stellar but...
- Discussion threads 2009-02-09
- Surviving the recession with Free Enterprise OSes (Part 2)
- In Part 1, I discussed the four Free Linux distributions that are best position to provide extended support and ample functionality to an end user through a protracted recession, as well as having the characteristic "safeness" or "stability" factor in terms of being able to weather...
- Blog posts 2008-10-14
- Surviving the recession with Free Linux distributions (Part 1)
- Surviving the recession with Free Linux distributions (Part 1)Pound for pound ...I think you're the best Zdnet might have. Dre` is OK, but he is still too Windows centric. Keep'em comming.^o^ ]:)Re: Surviving...;-)Great article as always, even if you have to diss me to do it.Support periodsGood article! I...
- Discussion threads 2008-10-12
- Surviving the recession with Free Linux distributions (Part 1)
- Times are tough. You're a computer geek and you need to feed your PC with the latest and greatest applications. What's a frugal nerd to do? A group of industry peers was recently asked by a colleague the following question: "If an SMB...
- Blog posts 2008-10-12
- Dirty dozen: Firefox ships patch for 12 security flaws
- Mozilla has released another point update for its flagship Firefox browser to provide fixes for at least 12 documented security vulnerabilities. Some of the flaws put millions of Web surfers at risk of remote code execution attacks. The Firefox 3.0.2 update addresses two issues rated by Mozilla...
- Blog posts 2008-09-24
- NetApplications Aug 08 data - Big gains for Firefox and iPhone
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- Discussion threads 2008-09-01
- Opera patches 7 vulnerabilities but keeps one a secret
- Opera Software has shipped a new version of its flagship Web browser with fixes for at least seven documented security problems but details on one vulnerability -- a cross-site scripting issue reported by Chris Weber-- is being kept under wraps. Opera warned that one of the seven...
- Blog posts 2008-08-20
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- If you use Tor for anonymity/privacy on the Web, you might want to pay attention to this critical security announcement from project leader Roger Dingledine. According to the advisory, a known vulnerability in the Debian GNU/Linux distribution's OpenSSL package could allow an attacker to figure out private...
- Blog posts 2008-06-27
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- Discussion threads 2008-01-28
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- Discussion threads 2008-01-03
- Getting started with Android
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- Discussion threads 2007-12-16
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- Discussion threads 2007-11-16
- Sun issues patches for 'highly critical' Java flaws
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- Blog posts 2007-10-04
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- Discussion threads 2007-09-27
- What you can expect in Vista SP1
- What you can expect in Vista SP1VISTA SP1The worse feature of VISTA, Windows Mail which tends to crash with regularity is not even addredded in this service pack? -- what a painVista SP1YawnSlipstream SP1So how soon will you give folks the skinny on slipstreaming SP1?Will slipstreaming be different with Vista...
- Discussion threads 2007-08-29
- Is the Drobo 'storage robot' fact or myth?
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- Discussion threads 2007-05-25
- Dell's Ubuntu-powered line
- Dell's Ubuntu-powered lineMike Cox what now?We need your guidance!Good on Dell, but...I commend Dell for this bold step. Offering Linux on the desktop is a VERY brave move. I wish them well.Dell's suggestion box was overwhelmed with requests for Linux and other open source products. But, we need to look...
- Discussion threads 2007-05-24
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