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Amiga: A personal computer series introduced in 1985 by Commodore. Amigas gained a reputation early on as advanced graphics and multimedia machines, and NewTek's Video Toaster application brought it to...; Full Amiga Definition >>

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Curing what ails Microsoft: Curing what ails MicrosoftYou are the firstNTDid anyone ever tell you that you look a littlelike Tucker Carlson on MSNBC fromerly CNN?Pagan jimWhat you describe......is inherent in any large organization look at the US Government, but your suggestions are good ones, nonetheless. Any plans to fight unnecessary code duplication...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Quality, Microsoft Corp., Amiga, Commodore, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-08-15
Why does open source need a villain?: Why does open source need a villain?It doesn't need a villianIt just needs competition. And Apple provides some, but they also leave the door open for F/OSS given their restrictive policies.villain or hero?Linus Torvalds"By giving away his software, the Finnish programmer earned a place in history""Some of Torvalds' supporters portray...; Tags: open source, villain, open source need, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-18
Amiga Screensaver (exe): Change your computer screen to realistic visage of the Amiga - best advanced home entertainment and productivity machine of the past millennium. This saver brings the irresistible charm of Amiga, known for everyone from year 1985. You can choose between models from A500 to vary modern Amigas with OS4.0, it`s...; Tags: Amiga, Screensaver, Home Entertainment, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2007-05-14
Gordian Tomb (zip): Gordian Tomb is a remake of a cool game on C64 and Amiga. It uses the original Amiga graphics and contains a remix of the original soundtrack. The goal of Gordian Tomb is to find the secret treasure room. This room is located somewhere in the tomb, where many dangers...; Tags: Amiga, Tomb, Gordian Tomb, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2007-01-11
Waiting for desktop Linux: Waiting for desktop LinuxLets look at historyOnce upon a time, there was a computer company called Commodore. They OWNED the PC market in Europe (with the C64), and had many customers in the US. Once day C= bought the Amiga. It was a wondrous machine, full of potential. It whomped...; Tags: UNIX, C/C++, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Desktops, Linux desktop, Linux, Amiga, desktop, desktop Linux, C; Discussion threads 2006-04-21

Amiga Explorer (exe): Connect an Amiga with one or more PCs, and access Amiga resources (e.g. files, floppy and hard disk images, ROM transfer) from the Windows desktop. Now with a revolutionary self-install technology that requires no additional Amiga software (PC filing system, terminal software) Supports serial and TCP/IP connections, including Bluetooth and...; Tags: Amiga, Tcp/Ip, Desktops, Bluetooth, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Wi-Fi, Networking, Hardware, Wireless, Operating Systems, Software, Management; Software downloads 2006-01-04
The x86 fashion statement: The x86 fashion statementArchitecturally speakingthe x86 is a basket case. Today's x86s are like a 1945 Studebaker with a new Chrysler "hemi" engine. Sure its fast, but its a goll darn Studebaker! I remember in the late 80's, I was facing a choice of what computer to buy. I had...; Tags: Processors, PCI, Intel x86, Amiga, Studebaker, graphics, processor, PC; Discussion threads 2005-11-07
Is the lack of open source marketing a problem?: Is the lack of open source marketing a problem?Used software salesmen[Marketers hate to be considered a frill, but in this case some are.]FORD certainly considers them a frill, as they have layed off hundreds in the last month.Maybe you can compare open source to evolution. Evolution is a chaotic system...; Tags: Marketing research, marketing, Amiga, open source; Discussion threads 2005-08-25
Amiga seeks life through partners: Amiga seeks life through partnersAmigaThis was the most up to date news I found on your site. However, lots has changed recently. Not only does the AmigaOne actually exist, but it is also in about 5 different configurations. The latest that are available are the uA1-C which...; Tags: Operating systems, partnership, operating system, AmigaOne, OS 4, Amiga; Discussion threads 2005-01-07

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Windows 7: Can Microsoft get boot time to under 15 seconds?: Windows 7: Can Microsoft get boot time to under 15 seconds?Where has this been?Oh, hello, MS, is that you? Did you remember that little OS side-project that you've had going on for a couple decades now? I'm so glad to see a renewed interest, please stick around to...; Tags: Operating systems, Boot-time, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-09-03
MIT team working on $12 'Apple II' desktop: MIT team working on $12 'Apple II' desktopAwesome, butThe Apple ][ was based on the 6502 processor, which I'm not even sure is even produced today. They'd probably have better success with a Zilog Z-80 derivative or even a Motorola Dragonball which powered the Palm Pilots. At least the 68000-derived...; Tags: Team management, Desktops, Apple II, MIT team, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Apple Inc., team, desktop; Discussion threads 2008-08-05
Sticking with XP / Upgrading to Vista / Waiting for Windows 7 / Switching to Mac or Linux - There's no single right answer: Sticking with XP / Upgrading to Vista / Waiting for Windows 7 / Switching to Mac or Linux - There's no single right answerI respect your opinion, but...I also don't feel you've articulated why we should move to Vista, should we have the horsepower.If, after all the tweaking, it's only...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Desktops, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows Vista, Adrian, Microsoft Windows 7, Upgrading, openSUSE, Microsoft Windows XP, Linux, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-06-26
PS3 chip powers world's fastest computer: PS3 chip powers world's fastest computer.... i believe the link is wrongnice article. i think its a fantastic achievement by IBM. but i believe the link you supplied to the best article you found on roadrunner is incorrect as it merely links back to your own blog posting....And it runs..All...; Tags: Processors, OpenCL, Cell, Sony PlayStation 3, processor, PS3 chip powers world, chip, computer; Discussion threads 2008-06-10
Technology and the costs of change: Technology and the costs of changeMissing linkOne link which might solidify your thinking is to consider not the cost or the size of the change ... but its impact on customers. It is surely this link which one tries to firm up in writing a business case. It is the...; Tags: Mainframes, Operating systems, Microsoft Office, Unix, mainframe; Discussion threads 2008-05-19
Business PCs are going nowhere fast: Business PCs are going nowhere fastRE: Business PCs are going nowhere fastDefinitely agree with every single word. Todays PCs are bloated with unnecessary features that slow down both the pc and the user, reducing productivity. Even when using awesome stellar looking 3d applications, all you really need is a stable...; Tags: Desktops, PC innovation, PC, business PC; Discussion threads 2008-05-14
Warblade (zip): Warblade is a Mac arcade shoot'em up game with focus on very good playability. An alien race is invading the earth and you must try to save humanity. The game is a remake for the Mac of my Amiga game Deluxe Galaga. Was one of Adrenaline Vaults top shareware games....; Tags: Apple Macintosh, EMV Software, Warblade, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-04-23
Ten things to know about Microsoft's Live Mesh: Microsoft took the wraps off Live Mesh at 9 p.m. PDT on April 22, just ahead of the service's official debut at the Web 2.0 Expo this week. (Here's a bunch of screen shots of what testers can expect to see when Microsoft kicks off its...; Tags: Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-04-22
The tyranny of the majority: The tyranny of the majorityHi Paul, too true.What OS you use should be driven by the requirements specification matched to the particular strengths and weaknesses of each potential solution... not dogma.All operating systems have differing capabilities, and until someone produces something akin to HAL-9000 or Star Trek's LCARS no one...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, UNIX, tyranny; Discussion threads 2008-03-17
R4 (Rocketman) (exe): R4 Rocketman is the sequel to the popular and highly rated 90's retro Amiga game R3 The Art of Rocketry by Bruce Webster. The goal of the game is to fly around 2D cave levels, pick up cargo and destroy enemy units. This version is the first release on CNET...; Tags: Davinpearson, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-03-11
Windows-based cash machines 'easily hacked': Windows-based cash machines 'easily hacked'What else can they do?OS/2 is gone. Get over it.Windows ATM machines are elegant...The fear of losing money for customers is negated by the elegance and robustness of the Microsoft interfaces on these ATM machines. I met with a local bank CIO who was concerned...; Tags: Network technology, Operating systems, NETWORKING, Financial services, ATM, Microsoft Windows, ATM Machines, bank, WINDOWS BASED; Discussion threads 2008-03-04