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In fairness to Moblin

In fairness to MoblinIt's UNR, not NBRThe acronym isn't "NBR", it's officially "[b]UNR[/b]" for [i]Ubuntu Netbook Remix[/i].http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download-netbookGive it timeThere are a lot of interesting concepts circulating in the computing space right now.- smartphone OSes on netbooks/tablets.- smartphone apps on desktop OSes (Ubuntu/Android). - a task-based usage paradigm versus an apps-based...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Smart phones, KDE4, NBR, Moblin, Mandriva, netbook, desktop, Palm Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-28

The next generation vision of your future desktop

The next generation vision of your future desktopTry Compiz FusionOld news, Zach. Stuff like that has been around in Linux for years: check the fabulous bling-bling of Compiz Fusion.I tried Compiz for the first time in the spring of 2007, on my Ubuntu box. Nice to play with, but after...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, generation vision, future desktop, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-01-20

KDE 4 for Windows

KDE 4 for WindowsKonquerorThe best file manager ever invented. It does native FTP, SSH, has integrated MIME managers, mouse over preview of songs and movies, split left/right/top/bottom, fully customizable view and is a fully integrated web browser. Now, I hope, a feature that has LONG been a malware...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, KDE, Microsoft Windows, KDE 4, KDE4, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-01-25

Additional Resources

Wally 2.3 (Windows)

Wally is a Qt4 wallpaper / background changer. It uses multiple sources like files, folders, FTP remote folders, Flickr, Yahoo, Panoramio, Pikeo, Ipernity, Photobucket, Buzznet, Picasa, Smugmug and Bing images. It's available in many languages, and it supports Linux window managers are GNOME, KDE3, KDE4, XFCE4, BlackBox, FluxBox, Window Maker,...

Tags: Window, Microsoft Windows, Window Manager, BeCrux, Construction

Software downloads 2009-11-18

Wally 2.3.0 (Mac)

Wally is a Qt4 wallpaper / background changer. It uses multiple sources like files, folders, FTP remote folders, Flickr, Yahoo, Panoramio, Pikeo, Ipernity, Photobucket, Buzznet, Picasa, Smugmug and Bing images. It's available in many languages, and it supports Linux window managers are GNOME, KDE3, KDE4, XFCE4, BlackBox, FluxBox, Window Maker,...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Window, Window Manager, BeCrux, Construction

Software downloads 2009-11-11

(Windows 7's Aero in pictures)

YuckyuckWindows 7Looks alot better than the Windows Vista inteferface. Cannot wait to upgrade!Re: Pics 3, 5, & 6 description mistakesAero Peek is the feature that lets you peek at windows and the desktop when you hover over a task bar thumbnail, an alt+tab thumbnail, or the show desktop panel at...

Tags: visual noise, Microsoft Windows 7, Aero Glass, Microsoft Windows, desktop, Aero Peek

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

If open source were a monopoly

As always thoughtful, Dana. But there's a related problem..Open Source projects are notoriously bad a promoting the unpopular decisions. As such you can see open source as a form of populism.If someone wants to do a clean break - the sort of break which move technology forward - you will...

Tags: Open Source Project, open source, fork, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

Is lower power consumption Windows 7's killer feature?

what killer feature?I don't know about OSX but Linux is more energy efficient than windoze.FYIsold by M$ under the namne of 'Windows' something.What is this "Windoze" you speak of?Never heard about it before....Anyway, can Linux run my programs? (Office, Photoshop, the latest games, Windows Live Essentials?) No? Oh.... Thats some...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, killer feature

Discussion threads 2009-09-03

Lifting the lid on Windows 8 "Copenhagen" concepts

Lifting the lid on Windows 8 "Copenhagen" conceptsWOW.......that looks ridiculously aggravating. Just put KDE4 on top of Windows and call it a day. It looks like thats what their trying to do in a much more annoying way.Looks shiny but...Keep the smooth level of win7 and make window frame thinner!Moving...

Tags: Operating systems, Linux, Just put KDE4, Microsoft Windows, Unix, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-05-26

Wally 2.0.3 (Windows)

Wally is a Qt4 wallpaper / background changer. It uses multiple sources like files, folders, FTP remote folders, Flickr, Yahoo, Panoramio, Pikeo, Ipernity, and Photobucket images. It's available in many languages, and it supports Linux window managers are GNOME, KDE3, KDE4, XFCE4, BlackBox, FluxBox, Window Maker, and FVWM experimental. Version...

Tags: Folder, Microsoft Windows, Window Manager, BeCrux, Construction

Software downloads 2009-05-12

Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackalope" is ready for download - Go get it!

Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackalope" is ready for download - Go get it!OpenOffice 3.0is the biggest changeRE: Ubuntu 9.04 Its amazing how no one gets excited about a linux release. I guess there is nothing to be excited about when you have to reformat your drive every 6 months losing...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, KDE 4.2, http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-12554-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=5, update manager, Other OS, Ubuntu 9.04, Linux, Ubuntu, linux fanboy

Discussion threads 2009-04-23

Ratbags take Windows 7 (actually KDE 4) to the street [video]

Ratbags take Windows 7 (actually KDE 4) to the street [video]Mojave gone SOOOO wrong LMAOSeems like the average user I keep seeing tossed about on these blogs doesn't care that much for Vista. Nor do they even know if they are using Linux. Well it looks like Linux looks easier...

Tags: Operating systems, Corporate communications, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows 7, Mojave, Microsoft Windows, KDE, KDE 4, Linux, video

Discussion threads 2009-02-11

Torvalds abandons KDE for Gnome

Torvalds abandons KDE for GnomePoor Linus[i]I strongly suspect that most problems he encountered, wouldn't have happened if he had done a clean install of KDE 4.[/i]Poor guy must not know what he's doing when it comes to Linux, eh? ]:)You suspect wrongly[i]I strongly suspect that most problems he encountered,...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Version 4, KDE 4.1, KDE, GNOME

Discussion threads 2009-01-27

Is Windows 7's taskbar really better than Mac OS X's dock?

Is Windows 7's taskbar really better than Mac OS X's dock?No, it is not betterIt is about the same. I have tried OSX and Windows 7... they're pretty equal to each other, outside of gaming, of course.That is the ONLY thing where Windows 7 has an advantage over OSX.OS X...

Tags: Operating systems, Is Windows 7, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, window

Discussion threads 2009-01-21

Windows 7 - Revolutionary or evolutionary?

Windows 7 - Revolutionary or evolutionary?Revolutionary.1. The kind of focus MS is giving to performance is revolutionary. Its the first time that an OS is performing faster than its predecessor.:). Example in case - a 1.86 GHz single core Celeron Processor, 2 GB 553 MHz RAM, Intel 965 Express chipset...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-01-20

When is a netbook no longer a netbook?

When is a netbook no longer a netbook?You should perhaps start giving away pencils and teach writtingOk, I overstepped a little in the title, but the underlying idea that we don't need to stack low cost computers in all room corners ad in all students pockets is still a valid...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Tiny Keyboard, netbook

Discussion threads 2009-01-07

Tough Love with openSUSE 11.1

Tough Love with openSUSE 11.1why do you keep talking about ubuntu...as it was an easy distribution and do not try out linux mint? a far better integrated and just "out of the box functional" distro.try it, and you'll see that your father in law doesn't want to go back. Ubuntu,...

Tags: Linux, Desktops, Notebooks, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, openSUSE, openSUSE 11.1, Ubuntu, Tough Love, desktop

Discussion threads 2008-12-18

Are you sure you don't just want to use Ubuntu?

Are you sure you don't just want to use Ubuntu?helpful advice?Tell you what dips**t! I've been to the Dell site for bios upgrades and driver upgrades, and, guess what? THE SERVICE TAG ISN'T ENOUGH!!! You still need to know exactly which hardware is in the machine to get...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, normal user, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-11-23

Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex is out

Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex is outTry the torrent instead, Adrian.I am using Shareaza to download the torrent instead of taxing the mirrors even further.Installed the RC of Ubuntu with Wubi.Now I am downloading the image of Kubuntu to test and see if KDE 4 is worth switching to before I...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linux, Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 8.10

Discussion threads 2008-10-30

Ubuntu should not copy the Mac

Ubuntu should not copy the MacUbuntu does not want to be OS XI agree ubuntu should not try to copy the Mac, but my own understanding is that copying the Mac is not Mark Shuttleworth's intention. What he wants to copy is Apple's knack for designing intuitive, productive interfaces. The...

Tags: Linux, Desktops, Operating systems, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Ubuntu, Palm Inc., Apple Macintosh, Canonical

Discussion threads 2008-09-14