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Lindows.com drops letters in European revival: Lindows.com drops letters in European revivalWell, TECHNICALLY they're following the rulingThe letter if not the spirit of it.One thing you can say about LindowsThey have a great sense of humor.why do these countries put up with our crap?How are we allowed to waltz in with the RIAA and other businesses...; Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, desktop Linux, Linspire Inc., Microsoft Corp., Mac OS 10, Linspire; Discussion threads 2004-02-17

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News to know: Searching Silverlight; IE 8; Dell; Google vs. YouTube: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft: Silverlight content searchable, too Ryan Stewart: Brian Goldfarb talks about Silverlight 2 and Deep Zoom with Michael Cot LineRider releases a Silverlight 2 version Microsoft steps up self-policing of its OSI-approved source licenses ...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Security, Google Inc., Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Silverlight, Mobile, YouTube Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Linux, UNIX, Keyboards, Operating Systems, Advertising & Promotion, Open Source, Software, Hardware, Peripherals, Marketing, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Linspire sinks under Xandros waves: Linspire sinks under Xandros wavesOkay, Dana - Explain the Canada non sequiterIs Xandros Canadian? Is Linspire? Are you?If Memory Serves Me Correctly . . .. . . Xandros -- as well as the company from which is spun off, Corel -- was originally based out of Ottawa. Of course,...; Tags: Xandros, Linspire; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Linspire sinks under Xandros waves: Xandros scooped up Linspire today. by Dana Blankenhorn; Tags: Linspire, Xandros, Open Source, Operating Systems, Linux, Software, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Open source has yet to learn it pays to advertise: Open source has yet to learn it pays to advertiseCompanies making money from open source.Well, there's Red Hat... and there's Red Hat and, oh yes, I remember, Red Hat.There are ways to save expenses with open source, but that's different from making money with open source. If a company...; Tags: open source; Discussion threads 2008-06-17

Why is Microsoft sponsoring the Open Source Census?: Why is Microsoft sponsoring the Open Source Census?Microsoft sees RedHat and Novell making...money with open source. They are looking to see if it is a market they can tap into as well. Microsoft would rather make money from Open Source than try to kill it - something they have found...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., open source, Winux; Discussion threads 2008-06-16
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS "Hardy Heron" is out!: Ubuntu 8.04 LTS "Hardy Heron" is out!Ubuntu 8.04 LTS "Hardy Heron" is out!And nobody cares! Its going to be the same dodgey install process as all the other distros. It adds nothing new except a few updated packages. I really see nothing to get worked up about...; Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linus, Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 8.04; Discussion threads 2008-04-24
Red Hat's right move: Red Hat's right moveAlmost a good argument.But your reference to an "ecosystem" for Linux doesn't acknowledge that there are exactly two - 2 - commercial Linuxes, Red Hat and SuSE. When discussing where the money to buy Linux is likely to go, that's the essential point.Unless you mean the...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Operating systems, Red Hat Inc., Linux, desktop, LINUX IS; Discussion threads 2008-04-17
The best Linux distro for a new breed of PCs: The best Linux distro for a new breed of PCsUbuntu, but only an LTS versionAn Long Term Supported version of Ubuntu, not the "normal" versions. Three years of security updates instead of 18 months.The period of security updates of other distro's is usually too short: 1 year.... In an Ed...; Tags: Linux, Security administration, Desktops, Patches, OPEN SOURCE, OLPC Sugar, distro, Ubuntu, Linux Distro, breed, PC; Discussion threads 2008-04-04
Why the Wal-Mart "snub" should be a big deal for gOS: Why the Wal-Mart "snub" should be a big deal for gOSgood ideabut my guess is, they will buy option 3 or 4.The problem is, most people who shop at Wal-Mart for a PC are looking to buy something they are familiar with. I don't think you could convince them...; Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, PC Market, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., PC, Linux, operating system; Discussion threads 2008-03-12
Microsoft releases updated Office-OpenOffice XML translator, ramps up document interop efforts as ISO mulls OpenXML: Microsoft today launched an update of its OpenXML and ODF translator for its Excel and Powerpoint applications and pledged to keep churning out more documentation to enable interoperability -- and more patents to protect that IP. Following its interoperability announcement on Feb 21, the...; Tags: Novell Inc., Patent, ISO, Microsoft Corp., OpenXML, Interoperability Initiative, OpenDocument Format (ODF), Open Source, Iso standards, Process Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Quality, Business Operations, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2008-03-06
Reading the fine print on Microsoft's new open-source promises: Reading the fine print on Microsoft's new open-source promisesUnlessMicrosoft reserves the right to do what it pleases, when it pleases, in its own best interests, notwithstanding its supposed point of being.The effect on its own consumers who in my mind get everything that they deserve until they wake up is...; Tags: open source, shareholder, Microsoft Corp., open-source promise, new open-source promise; Discussion threads 2008-02-21
Reading the fine print on Microsoft's new open-source promises: So how sweeping are the new interoperability commitments that Microsoft announced on February 21, especially the promising-sounding "covenant not to sue" open-source developers? As I've said, I consider what Microsoft announced today to be more fluff than substance. It sounds like the European Commission shares my view....; Tags: Developer, API, Microsoft Corp., Open Source, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-02-21
Vista deactivates me for upgrading motherboard firmware: Vista deactivates me for upgrading motherboard firmwareBe careful of flashing through Windows ...... no jokes about the above statement please :-)Seriously though, be careful. I don't know about MSI because it's been a while since I've handled a board, but ASUS has a Windows-based flash that's dangerous to use....; Tags: Corporate governance, Operating systems, Nothing, MSI, BIOS, Microsoft Windows, board, Linspire, motherboard firmware, motherboard, Microsoft Windows Vista, firmware; Discussion threads 2007-12-24
He likes it: Linux guy gives Windows Home Server a (qualified) thumbs up: He likes it: Linux guy gives Windows Home Server a qualified thumbs upHeh.Only a Linux guy would like such toy. WHS is a geeky toy...it may be useful for some people, but I still don't see why Joe User would bouy it. This product is going to sell as well...; Tags: Operating systems, CSS, Media Center PCs, UNIX, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), OPEN SOURCE, FUD, Linux, Linux Guy, server, WHS, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Windows Home, Iomega WHS, codec, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-12-24
Dell adds support for Ubuntu 7.10 and build-in DVD playback: Dell adds support for Ubuntu 7.10 and build-in DVD playbackDVD playback and Flash are steps in the right direction.Now if only Dell would get IT's installtion to playback ALL commonfile formats "out of the box" without the "we don't support that"BS that I encountered when I tried Ubuntu on my...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, open standard, OS community, DVD Playback, Dell Computer Corp., Linux, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 7.10, build-in; Discussion threads 2007-12-19
Red Hat delays new software for PCs until January: Red Hat delays new software for PCs until JanuaryRE: Red Hat delays new software for PCs until JanuaryIf their pricing structure for desk top Red Hat resembles their business model pricing, they will not be going after the consumer market. That's me, by the way, and I will be...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Duke Nukem Forever, Red Hat Inc., new software, Linux, software, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-12-11
Wal-Mart's $200 PC - sold out: Wal-Mart's $200 PC - sold outWindows today is like a modern cellphoneFull of neat gadgets, IM tools, web browsers, snazzy ringtones and wallpapers, PTT, you name it.But some people just want a phone.Linux fills this niche nicely. Windows unfortunately cannot.This will also be a test of how well Linux can...; Tags: Operating systems, PRODUCTIVITY, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Microsoft Corp., Windows TODAY, Linux, Microsoft Windows, computer, PC, game; Discussion threads 2007-11-13
Microsoft-Novell: What a long, strange year it's been: Microsoft-Novell: What a long, strange year it's beenVERDICT: Microsoft's cynical patent FUD campaign is a DISMAL FAILURE.Let's be honest here. Microsoft doesn't want to "interoperate" with Linux. Microsoft wants to EMBRACE AND DESTROY Linux. Fortunately, as is often the case when Microsoft gives the "bear hug of death" and then...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, IT Consulting, Microsoft Corp., Linux Distro, Linux, Novell Inc., FUD, patent; Discussion threads 2007-11-08
Microsoft-Novell: What a long, strange year it's been: In what's been a controversial to say the least partnership, the Microsoft-Novell technology partnership and patent-protection arrangement has reached its one-year anniversary. Microsoft issued on November 7 a press release to mark the occasion, citing "30 new customers" that have signed up for certificates for three-year priority...; Tags: Novell Inc., Microsoft Corp., Business Structures, Linux, Open Source, Finance, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2007-11-08