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First Look: Ubuntu 9.10 beta "Karmic Koala"

wow... seriously?NOTE: This was supposed to be in response to the "good for poor people" comment, but I screwed up:Do you have any basis for your claims? Have you even used Linux, let alone this version of Ubuntu which is still just a Beta? Why does cost/money...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Office, Ubuntu

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

Installation (First Look: Microsoft Security Essentials)

Hey M$FT - just fix your OS!!!Instead of wasting resources (yours, and the users), why don't you just fix your code to begin with? So what if Norton et. al. lose business - this whole virus thing smells more and more like a scam by the antivirus vendors to take...

Tags: Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Security Essentials, First Look, Microsoft Security

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

Sony Reader 600 gallery 2 (Image Gallery: First look at the Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600)

Where are the pictures?I would like to see pictures of the Reader displaying pictures. I read where the Kindle doesnt do a good job of that. What is the technology behind the display?Thanks,

Tags: Sony Reader, Sony Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-03

First look at stable Firefox 3.5

Weeks late!1. FF 3.5 has been out for weeks - what planet are you from?2. The review is based on whether your add-ons work and a perception that some pages load well!!!3. Your computer is a raging mess but you want us to take your advice?What a joke. Nothing worthwhile...

Tags: Web browsers, FF 3.5, stable Firefox 3.5, Mozilla Firefox, First Look, Firefox 3.5

Discussion threads 2009-08-17

Windows Easy Transfer (Windows 7 RTM first look: More than just Vista fixes)

Windows Easy Transfer (Windows 7 RTM first look: More than just Vista fixes)Wow ... so now they have Spotlight, TimeMachine, Dock, etc... More and more MS follows Apple direction .... now the video spots will say "I'm a Mac .... and I'm a Mac wannabee" You do realize...Microsoft had image...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Windows 7 RTM, Windows Easy Transfer, Windows Easy, Microsoft Windows 7, first look, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-07-30

Moblin 2.0 - First run (First look: Intel's Moblin 2.0 Linux desktop for netbooks)

Moblin 2.0 - First run (First look: Intel's Moblin 2.0 Linux desktop for netbooks)Fedora rocks! I will be a customer!Fedora is in my opinion the 'best' all around Linux distro for me.HOWEVER, the beauty of Linux distro's is choice and others have LOTS of options to choose form to customize...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Linux, Moblin 2.0 Linux desktop, Moblin 2.0, First Run, First Look, netbook, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-05-26

First look: Google Chrome 2.0 - Fast but lacking features

First look: Google Chrome 2.0 - Fast but lacking featuresSo it means that Google gets to user data faster...Faster spyware...WOWntChrome is a nice fast browserI especially like it when managing devices like printers that have Java based management consoles. I have never actually timed it out, but it does seem...

Tags: Web browsers, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Chrome, Google Inc., Google Chrome 2.0, Google Chrome, First Look

Discussion threads 2009-05-22

Windows 7 RC - First Run (First look: Windows 7 RC)

Windows 7 RC - First Run (First look: Windows 7 RC)Okay, that is one DISTURBING wallpaper...Who is Microsoft hiring to come up with these things!

Tags: Operating systems, Windows 7 RC, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-26

First Look: Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100)

First Look: Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100)More new features...More new features in Windows 7 RC: 1: Stream Your Library Over the Internet With Windows Media Player2: XP mode3: New cool wallpapersSrc: http://i.gizmodo.com/5226696/windows-7-release-candidate-1s-best-surprise-new-featuresMedia Center Performance. Any better than in Vista?Media Center UI/performance improvements, would be the only reason to consider...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7 Release Candidate, XP Mode, release candidate

Discussion threads 2009-04-25

Ubuntu 9.04 installation (First look: Ubuntu 9.04)

Ubuntu 9.04 installation (First look: Ubuntu 9.04)Very Impressed with Ubuntu 8.10 Looking forward to 9.04 Final ReleaseI have used all the earlier versions of Ubuntu and I recently migrated to Ubuntu 8.10. Each version of Ubuntu has shown a significant improvement and I am now looking forward to Unbutu 9.04...

Tags: Desktops, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 9.04

Discussion threads 2009-04-21

Review: First look at the Nokia E75 messaging device

Review: First look at the Nokia E75 messaging deviceThis is awesome!i agree with your point about choosing the power of customizability over a slick UI... Well S60 is not that bad looking either.. and i prefer it over the Windows based OS for the same reason the flash based menus...

Tags: Instant messaging, Groupware, Nokia E75, messaging device, First Look, messaging, Nokia Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-04-20

(First look: Windows 7 build 7068)

(First look: Windows 7 build 7068)Windows 7 LookThe look is dissapointed. It looks almost like Windows Vista. I am a tech and most of my clients will not buy something that they are not confortable with. Some of them are even looking to Apple as a solution. Some do...

Tags: Operating systems, Windows 7 build 7068, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Build, First Look, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-03-31

First look: Windows 7 build 7068

First look: Windows 7 build 7068Fixed problemI was running build 7000 in my desktop and a big problem kept coming up. My system for some reason would continue freezing up . The only way to get my computer back running was to hold the power button and restart my computer....

Tags: Operating systems, Mapped Drives, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 build 7068, Windows 7 Build, First Look, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-03-31

First look at Windows 7 build 7048

First look at Windows 7 build 70488 Years Ago8 Years ago OSX was released and ran on 400 MHz G3 PPCs that had been released a full decade ago. The RAM requirement was 128 MB.Adrian...I'm wondering... Is there a trick to getting this build installed? Each ISO I've tried blue...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Windows 7 build 7048, RAM, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-03-06

Windows 7 build 7048 - Desktop (First look at Windows 7 build 7048)

Windows 7 build 7048 - Desktop (First look at Windows 7 build 7048)Good lord!Did you HAVE to choose that wallpaper?Why not put the numbers on CALC?On the enlarged icon for Calculator, they could at least put the numbers and symbols on it.LMAONT

Tags: desktop, Windows 7 build 7048, Windows 7 Build, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-03-06

(First Look - Windows 7 build 7022)

(First Look - Windows 7 build 7022)Ever notice that Windows keeps getting lower and lowerWe start in Windows 95, looking at the sky. Then Windows XP is at the ground level, but looking over the hills. Windows Vista is partially in the grass. Now with Windows...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Windows 7 Build 7000, Microsoft Windows 7, First Look, Microsoft Windows, information technology, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-02-12

Dell Studio XPS 13 - First look

Dell Studio XPS 13 - First lookStudio 15 is overheating a bitI have a Studio 15 and it's overheating to the left of the touchpad. It's not insanely hot, but I have the habit of resting my wrist there and after a few hours it can get pretty uncomfortable.HAWTNESSI'm gonna...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Studio XPS 13, Dell Studio XPS, Dell Studio, First Look, Studio 15

Discussion threads 2009-02-12

First look - Internet Explorer 8 RC1

First look - Internet Explorer 8 RC1Still no Speel checkWell it looks like theey still didnt add speel check to IE8. That was one of the main feetures that keeps me in firefox.I do like that it is quite a bit faster than previous versions of IE. Also some of...

Tags: Web browsers, IE8, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Internet Explorer 8 RC1, Internet Explorer 8, First Look, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2009-01-27

Windows 7 Home Premium - System screen (First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium)

Windows 7 Home Premium - System screen (First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium)windows 7Just another Windows MeRE: Windows 7 Home Premium - System screen (First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium)Look great and it's not another Windows Me it's better.

Tags: Microsoft Windows ME, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home, Windows 7 beta 1, Microsoft Windows, WINDOWS 7 BETA, First Look

Discussion threads 2009-01-10

First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium + Windows Anytime Upgrade

First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium + Windows Anytime Upgradesave moneyso the average home user doesn't need ultimate again right? that will save them more than $100. they can use the saving a buy something else. may be a 2nd monitor for dual display, that would be...

Tags: Operating systems, Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium, Windows 7 beta 1, WINDOWS 7 BETA, First Look, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-01-09