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Optional Windows? Hmmm...

Optional Windows? Hmmm...It's a start but don't be fooled ...... This FreeDOS option, while a step in the right direction for the 'hard core' among us, will save HP hundred of thousands of dollars in support costs. If they sell a machine with Windows on it, they HAVE...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, FreeDOS, Linux, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-03-16

Optional Windows? Hmmm...

A couple weeks back, I read Adrian Kingsley-Hughes article "Dell - Make Windows optional extra on all your PCs ". Then tonight I finally had the chance to read Marc Wagners post "Why Linux will not displace Windows". They both make a lot of sense. In fact,...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Desktops, Linux, Microsoft Windows, non-Windows OS, PC, FreeDOS, Hewlett-Packard Co., open source

Blog posts 2007-03-15

FreeDOS finally hits 1.0 milestone

FreeDOS finally hits 1.0 milestoneyou are ignorantJust check with any M$ reseller.It is about $25 a pop for DO$.M$ loses another cash cowthis is another step to deprive M$ of one of its monopoly cash flows.The end is near!Well, this gives new life so some old DOS programs.They can now...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, FreeDOS, DOS, DR-DOS, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-09-07

Photo: Dell's open source PC

Photo: Dell's open source PCnobody wants itand nobody like the idea of dell's jokes - selling a pc without an OS for higher than one with windows !they must be paying extra penalty 'tax' to m$ for this transgression.never buy hell - can't even trust them.MS Smokescreen?Maybe MS is paying...

Tags: Operating systems, Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, Monitors & displays, photograph, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows, MB RAM, FreeDOS, PC, Microsoft Corp., operating system, open source

Discussion threads 2005-10-04

Additional Resources

Can HP's new ULPC compete?

I just might be buying a bunch of these...this is a repost while I'm on vacation, but I'd appreciated any new feedback now that these have been in the wild for a bit. Tell us what you think of them. HP announced today that it would...

Tags: Misconception, Hewlett-Packard Co., Video Editing, Video, Laptop Computer, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Corporate Communications, Open Source, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Marketing, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-07-16

Dell's consumer PC disaster

Dell's consumer PC disasterWord of mouth... I guess it really works. I used to be an advocate for buying Dells as I had no issues with them and tech support was very good back in the 90's and even early this decade. The evil head reared itself when...

Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, consumer PC, PC, Dell Computer Corp., Fiscal 2008

Discussion threads 2007-10-31

Are 'naked PCs' good for businesses?

Are 'naked PCs' good for businesses?dell sells somewhat naked PC's.....I can get FreeDOS on any machine i want.It doesn't matter"He said: "Remember that the staff cost of installing an OS on new equipment is significant."" - How is that important since most businesses image the pc anyway and so...

Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, dell, PC, operating system, naked PC, OEM, European GI

Discussion threads 2007-09-28

Linux silly season hits Dell

Linux silly season hits DellRead the comments ...... and you'll quickly see people aren't so crazy over what distro gets pre-installed, just that as the hardware vendor, Dell gets it's act together and make sure that it sells linux-supported hardware. People can/will take care of the distros for themselves...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Dell Computer Corp., Linux

Discussion threads 2007-03-14

Can Dell change the Linux market?

Can Dell change the Linux market?Red Hat/Dell Server Certification.Red Hat and SuSE had since some years ago (I think from 2002) Dell certified Servers.Almost all the Server series where Certified for Red Hat and SuSE but only the enterprise/supported distributions.Dell is not blind to the market requests ...And also there...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, desktop, Dell Computer Corp., Linux

Discussion threads 2007-02-26

What Dell customers want - Linux, no craplets, more RAM, no offshored tech support

What Dell customers want - Linux, no craplets, more RAM, no offshored tech supportGood pointPeople would be willing to have the legwork done for them. There is a market there and it would be interesting to see how big it is.Maybe ..."This, to me tells me that Dell might...

Tags: UNIX, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Processors, RAM, Dell Computer Corp., Linux

Discussion threads 2007-02-20

Vista's actual launch? Think whisper, not bang

Vista's actual launch? Think whisper, not bangMicrosoft eat your heart out !!!For all those who are looking to jump from Microsoft's ship and don't know which way to swim , Navigate this way (http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2007/01/9391/) and see how easy it is to install Debian over the internet . Microsoft isn't going...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, actual launch, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-01-30

IBM begins selling Cell blades

IBM begins selling Cell bladesAnyone care to benchmark thoseI would lay odds that one of those might decimate those beloved x86 chips.Linux would be an excellent test on it.Now IBM needs a desktop form factor of the Cell systems.Which OS?Will AIX run on the Cell - or only Linux? Will...

Tags: Processors, UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, blade, GCC, algorithm, IBM AIX, Cell, IBM Corp., Linux

Discussion threads 2006-09-13

Microsoft offers helping hand to Firefox

Microsoft offers helping hand to FirefoxHorridJust a re-write for most posts and hits. This may be it for me. I think I will ditch ZDNet for some other TechNews site. ZDNet (and Ou and Carroll and No_AX) may have again done their deed....lose another user!And into the wolves denthe stupid...

Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-08-24

How much is Windows worth?

Years ago, Microsoft created a multi-tier pricing structure for Windows that emphasized pre-installing its software on new PCs. The result was, by one measure, an outrageous success. So much so, in fact, that it led to an antitrust trial that declared the company a monopoly subject to governmental restrictions on...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Blog posts 2006-08-21

Is Linux your OS religion?

Is Linux your OS religion?Linux on DesktopI have been using linux exclusively for the past three years. I recently bought a laptop from Dell.Linux pros:Very robust; runs for months together; I never had any virus problem. All OS upgrades with software bought at news agent.Linux cons:Not very good support for...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Apple Inc., name brand computer, Winmodem, Linux, operating system, Microsoft Windows, desktop

Discussion threads 2006-04-27

Trash that PC in an eco-friendly way

Trash that PC in an eco-friendly wayLet me get this straight . . .1) Recycling is good2) Recycling is labor intensive, labor is expensive3) If the cost was lower there would be more recycling4) There are two known ways to make recycling cheaper, these two methods both use low cost...

Tags: PC, recycling, prisoner

Discussion threads 2006-04-21

HP Compaq nc8230

The HP Compaq nc8230 is a subdued system that's worth getting excited about. As slim and as lightweight as it is sturdy and powerful, the nc8230 is a portable midsize laptop that can run for four hours between charges. And it comes with a three-year warranty, which is becoming...

Tags: Notebooks, Keyboards, nc8230, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Product reviews 2006-02-24

Dell offers an open-source PC

Dell offers an open-source PCThe news is pouring in. This will not be a good week for Microsoft.Hopefully others manufacturers will follow suit. We need to make the monster bleed wherever we can. Robbing Microsoft of the revenue from Linux users that have to purchase Windows with a computer, won't...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, open source, Microsoft Corp., Dell Computer Corp., operating system, PC

Discussion threads 2005-10-04

DVD dispute burns at PC makers

DVD dispute burns at PC makersAs a loyal Mac user......Apple's backing of Blu-ray makes me think that HD-DVD will be the eventual winner, although I sure hope not!As usual, faster-to-market wins over better designEven though we _know_ that better design is better overall, better for users, better for company costs,...

Tags: HD DVD, Consumer electronics, Games, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., iHD, HD-DVD, BD-Java, DVD

Discussion threads 2005-09-29

Latest Dell laptop runs on Mandriva Linux

Latest Dell laptop runs on Mandriva LinuxLatest Dell laptop runs on Mandriva LinuxThis is going to flop like their previous attempts. Linsux is not good for laptops. It doesn't even support ACPI properly. Why pay all that money for a crippled laptop when you can get one...

Tags: Notebooks, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linsux, Mandriva, Mandriva Linux, Linux, laptop computer, Dell Computer Corp., distro

Discussion threads 2005-09-16