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Gallery: Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala

Highlights of this release include the addition of a new boot screen, an updated default theme, and the addition of the Ubuntu One service. by Andy Smith

Tags: Ubuntu, Karmic Koala, Linux, desktop, Andy Smith

Image galleries 2009-11-03

Upgrading to Windows 7 - Your questions answered!

OK Adrian. Now, do the same thing for Ubuntu 9.10.Upgrading to Ubuntu 9.10 and matrix is side-by-side with W7.One data pointI took my Dell Latitude E6500 (Core 2 Duo P9500, 4GB) from Vista x86 to Win7 x64 (clean install required for 32-bit to 64-bit upgrade). I downloaded the 64-bit Vista...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, Notebooks, Karmic Koala, Ubuntu, Dell Computer Corp., Migration Wizard, Microsoft Windows 7, fess up, Upgrading, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-09

Ubuntu 9.10 Beta Karmic Koala

Ubuntu's latest 9.10 beta release of its Linux operating system. by Jason Perlow

Tags: Beta, Operating Systems, UNIX, Software, ubuntu, 9.10, karmic koala, linux, open source, Jason Perlow

Image galleries 2009-10-02

Karmic Koala: That's One Seriously Fast Marsupial

I'm having issues with VirtualBox . . .I'm having issues with VirtualBox: Even though it worked before, lately it's claiming that "VT-X/AMD-V hardware acceleration has been enabled, but is not operational" and not allowing me to run 64 bit Ubuntu :(.RE: Karmic Koala: That's One Seriously Fast MarsupialI had some...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Win 7, Ext4, Karmic Koala

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Ubuntu: Karmic Koala to make cloud 'dance'

Ubuntu: Karmic Koala to make cloud 'dance' Great to see all of the innovation and competition!!And, we do need free and open cloud software and apis for cloud infrastructure to keep Google and Amazon in line. I want to be able to move my loads to other providers if Amazon...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, Food & Beverage, Loverock, Ubuntu, Karmic Koala

Discussion threads 2009-02-23

Additional Resources

Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their money

SilverLight draws circles around Google's gimmickCompare SL's demo w/ that of ChromeOS and see it for yourself the truth: The former completely owns the latter.RE: Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their moneyWhat kool aid are you drinking? NOTHING is secure, and Google wants to take over everything....

Tags: Operating systems, Google Chrome OS, Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Ford Motor Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Chrome OS: Some Early Preview Videos

google should move away from linuxI suppose they could easily take away all those messes of the current os by doing that. Haha! Crummy-um "Chromium OS and Open Source" video-- the guy is calling it Crummy-um! Sounds about right.RE: Chrome OS: Some Early Preview VideosAnd ZDNet falls hook, line,...

Tags: Corporate communications, Linux, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, ChromeOS, Chrome, Chrome OS, early Preview Video, operating system, Preview Video, video

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

Skype plays footsie with open source

Where to for SkypeIt's always tough to predict where something will end up in the future. Those unexpected little surprises tend to throw things off a bit. I think what Skype is trying to do is expand into a growing market, namely the Linux market. To do...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, VOIP, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, open source, Skype Technologies S.A., Linux

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Firefox 3.5 (Gallery: Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala)

Re: Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic KoalaSome nice and welcomed touches but not enough on their own to get people to switch. - Especially me!I left the Ubuntu Family when upgrading to the next version failed on ALL levels! The biggest disaster was changing the repositories to point at the new version....

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Web browsers, OPEN SOURCE, Mozilla Firefox, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 9.10, Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Ubuntu 9.10 advances Canonical's cloud, enterprise goals

Ubuntu 9.10 advances Canonical's ambitious push into cloud computing -- and the enterprise. Ubuntu is best known for its Linux desktop and there are several desktop improvements in this upgrade -- including a faster boot and login and enhanced audio and and 3G broadband connectivity. ...

Tags: Ubuntu, Eucalyptus, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Desktops, Servers, Software, Hardware, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2009-10-29

Ubuntu 9.10 = easiest, cheapest upgrade ever

Worst OS ever! You should read what Dana Blankhorn had to say about your beloved linux! I'll give you a hint, its not good. I can't believe they would release a distro with known harddrive bugs. I'm going to laugh at you when you lose all your data due...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, UNIX, Ubuntu, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

Ubuntu Karmic Koala launches to mixed reviews

Not released yetKarmic koala hasn't been officially released yet and the bug that this article was talking about has been fixed for the official releaseMultiple hard drives issue already fixedThe problem only affected the 64-bit version of the release candidate, and it has apparently been fixed for the final release.wowwow,...

Tags: Web site development, Web technology, Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Karmic Koala, Dana

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

Ubuntu Karmic Koala launches

Reviews on the desktop version are negative, due to the fact you can't run multiple drives with the current code base. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Ubuntu, Code Base, Dana Blankenhorn, Desktops, Hardware

Blog posts 2009-10-29

News to know: FTC, Psystar, Vonage, Apple-Palm, Oracle

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: FTC targets bloggers for disclosure about perks, freebies Richard Koman: FTC publishes final rules on blogger...

Tags: Larry Dignan, Oracle Corp., Vonage Holdings Corp., Palm Inc., Andrew Nusca, Apple Inc., Psystar, FTC, Data Centers, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Smart Phones, Handhelds, Desktops, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-06

Just give your netbook users Karmic Koala

Good points Christopher, it will be interesting to see how it stacks up against Chrome OS too. I am currently using UNR 9.04 on an Acer One, and will see if I can figure out how to upgrade it.By the way, Chrome also works best on the Acer One.By the...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, NBR, Acer Inc., netbook

Discussion threads 2009-10-05

Just give your netbook users Karmic Koala

I'll be honest: I actually like Windows 7. However, Ubuntu has something going for it that Windows 7 doesn't: Netbook Remix NBR, especially in its Karmic Koala incarnation. by Christopher Dawson

Tags: Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows 7, Hardware, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-10-05

News to know: Adobe; OpenSUSE; Ubuntu; IBM; P2P; Palm

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Adobe Flash for all smartphones ... except iPhone Andrew Mager: Google and Adobe join forces on Open...

Tags: Ubuntu, Adobe Systems Inc., Google Inc., High Tech Computer Corp., Data Center, Information Technology, P2P, Palm Inc., Novell OpenSuse, Jason Perlow, Apple Inc., Beta, IBM Corp., Data Centers, Tablets, Cloud Computing, Strategy, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Notebooks & Tablets, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-05

openSUSE 11.2 M8: What a Fine Lookin' Lizard

Ubuntu's Karmic Koala isn't the only hot Linux beta floating around. On October 1, the openSUSE project released Milestone 8 of openSUSE 11.2, which is slated for general release in November, just in time for the holiday season. Milestone 8 will precede two release candidates to be also released...

Tags: Ubuntu, GNOME, KDE, Object-oriented, KDE 4.3, openSUSE 11.2 Milestone 8, Open Source, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-10-04

Frugal Friday: Groklaw v. Jason Perlow, Ubuntu Karmic Koala, Chrome OS in China, BlackBerry Service Termination, Kickfire 3000 Appliance

Gooood morning, Redmond !! ;-)Once again, Mister Perlow :you seem to care about open source.So, could you tell us why you deliberately forget to talk about important news like that :http://macresearch.org/grand-central-now-open-allWhy , Mister perlow ? No enough time and too busy talking about MS products ? LOLRE: Frugal Friday: Groklaw...

Tags: termination, RIM BlackBerry, Ubuntu Karmic Koala, Frugal Friday, Chrome OS, Groklaw, Jason Perlow, Chrome, Ubuntu, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-10-02