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MobileTechRoundup show #186, Nokia N900, dual boot laptops, Moto CLIQ

reality checkhey guys, did you know that the ZUNE just fell out of the amazon top ten mp3 players list? (after 3 weeks on the market) just wanted to let you know. guess who had 8 out of the top ten spots? and yes, i know the top ten list...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, top-ten, MobileTechRoundup, dual boot, Nokia Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

MobileTechRoundup show #186, Nokia N900, dual boot laptops, Moto CLIQ

James, Kevin, and I kicked off MobileTechRoundup show #186 with my thoughts on the Nokia N900 Internet Tablet and my pleasure about finally receiving my blue Zune Originals media player. Kevin brought up the dual boot Acer Aspire D250 and we learned that it actually boots into Android first where...

Tags: Dual Boot, MobileTechRoundup, Nokia Corp., Laptop Computer, James, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-10-16

Dual boot Android/XP Acer netbook available for pre-order

I just can't envision Android being a winner on netbooksUnless a great deal of additional development went into it to deal with peripherals and to deal with non-Dalvik/Java programs, I don't see Android as being useful on a netbook. Unless it has phone call capabilities which I doubt, and even...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, dual boot, netbook, Linux, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-14

Dual boot Android/XP Acer netbook available for pre-order

I've been pretty pleased with my MSI Wind netbook and use it to manage my Zune content and sync up devices that do not work natively with my Mac. I am also a fan of the Android operating system so I was intrigued to read over on Android Central that...

Tags: Dual Boot, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-10-14

Who is a Candidate for Desktop Linux?

You're in the introduction. :)As I said, I'm not including techies and IT people in these groups, because they are probably already using a combination of both Windows and Linux/Unix.I'm Upper-Mid-Range..."They want things to be easy, and yet always work."Yup, that's me. Linux would probably drive me crazy. grinBTW, yes,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), PRODUCTIVITY, OPEN SOURCE, desktop, Power-User, Microsoft Windows Vista, computer, Linux, desktop Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-11

Is dual-booting more hassle than it’s worth?

Is dual-booting more hassle than it’s worth?I never really understood the point.For me it just wasn't worth it. I to often want access to the two systems at once. Plus I don't feel like waiting for a reboot just to switch to something else. Virtualization is reaching its prime and...

Tags: Operating systems, Linux, desktop virtualization, ntfs-3g, dual boot, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, VMware Inc., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-02-23

Reasons to buy a Mac

The bottom line on switching to the Mac is simple: dual boot options and parallels are a con - if these figure in your decision, than your decision is probably wrong. by Paul Murphy

Tags: Dual Boot, Apple Macintosh, Apple MacBook, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Linux, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Desktops, Open Source, Software, Hardware, Paul Murphy

Blog posts 2008-07-10

Microsoft denies dual-boot Linux/Windows XO laptops are on its agenda

Microsoft denies dual-boot Linux/Windows XO laptops are on its agendaMessage has been deleted.Message has been deleted.Interesting to say who is alienating whomWith respect to Intel it is interesting to see who was alienating whom. According to the founding CTO of OLPC, Mary Lou Jepsen, it would appear the motives...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., One Laptop Per Child project, dual boot, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows, dual-boot Linux/Windows XO-laptop, Linux/Windows XO-laptop

Discussion threads 2008-01-10

Dual Boot: Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10

This paper describes the installation and configuration of a High-Performance Computing HPC cluster for a dual boot of Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 WCCS and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1. Because HPC clusters represent a significant investment of resources, maximizing the benefits of the existing investment can result...

Tags: Dual Boot, Microsoft Cluster Server, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Microsoft Windows, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Open Source, Servers, Hardware

White papers 2007-12-01

Dual Boot: Windows Compute Cluster Server and Rocks Cluster Distribution

This paper describes the installation and configuration of a high-performance computing HPC cluster for a dual boot of Windows Compute Cluster Server WCCS and Rocks Cluster Distribution formerly called NPACI Rocks, an open source Linux distribution intended for HPC clusters. The method described in this white paper focuses on manipulating...

Tags: Dual Boot, Microsoft Cluster Server, Server, Microsoft Windows, Investment, Open Source, Finance

White papers 2007-10-26

How do I... Install Windows Vista in a dual-boot configuration along with Windows XP?

Are you really excited about the prospect of experimenting with the new features in the Windows Vista operating system, but are not yet ready to give up your existing Windows XP installation? Greg Shultz discusses some of the options you'll need to consider as you begin thinking about and planning...

Tags: Dual Boot, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Greg Shultz, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2007-02-08

Virtualize, don't dual boot

Virtualize, don't dual bootDual Boot is GoodI've always carped at my sibling brother that you couldn't dual boot on OSX platforms, and made the point that you 'should' be able to do so if the situation warrants. That always troubled me, and I see the advent of 'Boot Camp'...

Tags: Virtualization, PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, network, Dual Boot, operating system, Apple Inc., dual boot, OSX

Discussion threads 2006-04-07

Self defeating desktop Linux strategies

Self defeating desktop Linux strategiesBroken linkThe link to the original article referenced above is a) https and b) not working. Please delete this post after its fixed.180 degrees wrongThe key to adoption is to absolutely make it painless to use the new method. In business this is called barrier...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, strategy, piracy, Dual Boot, Microsoft Corp., Linux, desktop, Microsoft Windows, wine, desktop Linux

Discussion threads 2005-08-30

MySQL to make use of Microsoft code

MySQL to make use of Microsoft codeRather see Linenot an emulator but still running Linux apps in a MS Windows environment. A little Tux racer in the morning or during lunch, or some Evolution throughout the day.Its a trapI wish MySQL wouldn't. Microsoft have stated again and again that...

Tags: Dual Boot, Microsoft Corp., MySQL, GPL, open source, technical MBA, non technical MBA, VMware Inc.

Discussion threads 2004-10-11

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Michael Dell sticks to Windows 7 big bang theory

too old?"Windows XP is 8 years old"So What? If it ain't broke don't fix it!Windows 2000 is ten years old and still does almost everything I need. Everyone around me runs XP or newer, yet I have far fewer problems.What is good for the computer industry is not...

Tags: Operating systems, theory, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Live from Googleplex: Chrome OS details revealed

Ubuntu 9.10 has more immediate potentialMight I suggest trying Ubuntu 9.10? A phenominal OS with much more to offer then even Windows 7.Open source, free and ready to try today...http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=1122http://www.tuxradar.com/content/vista-windows-7-ubuntu-904-and-910-boot-speed-comparisonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYgWE6Svpaghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16-nad9N3pgNot that I have readI'd stick with 904immediate potential to sink in obscurityGoogle was Linux's last fleeting chance to turn...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu 9.10, Linux, Google Inc., operating system, Chrome OS, Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Google Chrome OS announcement

Just as I thought"All data on Chrome OS is in the cloud""All data stored in the cloud in Google Docs":(YeahThat unfortunately is a deal breaker for me.I'll be sticking to my dual boot Windows 7/Fedora Core setup on my netbook.bad and bad no chrome os for me ......RE: Google Chrome...

Tags: Operating systems, Google Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, operating system, Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

OpenSUSE Education announces Li-f-e 11.2

Its still linux and still has the same issues and the same lacking software you would want in an education environment. But you don't care about that because your agenda is to push linux, not educate.Bow before the manLoverock Davidson is a skilled worker, he holds several M$ certifications...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Loverock Davidson, Linux, Li-f-e 11.2, Novell OpenSuse, OpenSUSE Education

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Dell's answer to Apple's Mac mini - The Inspiron Zino HD

People Actually Buy These Things?Almost a $1000.00 for a cutsey, low powered designer computer? Do people actually buy these things? Maybe they should check out your Very Best Kit list.adrian please 959$ you dont put 959 for a low-end entry level machine you can have...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Mac Mini, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Windows 7's first 100 days: So how were yours?

My windows 7 experience I had previously posted this, but my comment is more relevant to your article: After reading so much reviews praising how wonderful windows 7 was, I decided to give it a go. So here, I bought the W7 DVD and decided to upgrade my Vista SP2...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Win 7, Microsoft Windows 7, first 100-day, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-13