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Linux Lover's Ultimate App List

Linux Lover's Ultimate App Listthx for the mention!! :-)that's something I do a lot with my posts and that's to include links. also, to think I was about to change my user name and now that's twice...http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=231oh, I was going to go something simple such as Honest_Ed for my...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux Lover, Linux

Discussion threads 2007-10-11

Additional Resources

Sneak Preview: Chrome OS Browser Video Tour

Another videoThere's another video on a blog at http://chromeos-blog.com that also shows the browser. It's 3 mins.RE: Sneak Preview: Chrome OS Browser Video TourWith Google in the fight against MS over MS tyingbundling their browser to their OS, can someone explain to me why its ok for Google to make...

Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, Google Inc., Web browser, operating system, Chrome, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

Mac POS Software - Imonggo Free Point Of Sale System Tutorial 2.28 (Windows)

Imonggo free POS system can be used on any operating system. Whether you are Windows user, a Mac lover or Linux follower, you will be able to use Imonggo point of sale systems without installing anything else. Imonggo is not only a POS software, but also a complete retail management...

Tags: Software, Point-of-sale, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Imonggo POS Software

Software downloads 2009-08-03

'Acid test' for Ubuntu on a netbook

'Acid test' for Ubuntu on a netbookI thought UbuntuHad packaged installers? Or has skype not been approved by the Ubuntu Community?Try opening CheeseCheese is the native UNR webcam application used for quick pictures and videos. If that program works then the drivers are okay and it's a Skype problem. If...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Loverock, Built-in Camera, Ubuntu, Acid-test, netbook, Skype Technologies S.A., Linux

Discussion threads 2009-06-23

Two totally different opinions of the Palm Pre [video]

Two totally different opinions of the Palm Pre [video]CrunchGear John BiggsCould he be a BIGG-ER douchebag? LOL what a nasty little man and it comes across so well on video. A ver unlikable guy. =) The other 2 guys seems personable enough and open-minded unlike BIGGS who clearly self admittingly...

Tags: Corporate communications, Smart phones, Handhelds, Palm Pre, Palm Inc., video

Discussion threads 2009-06-17

Who cares if XP support is ending?

I wish I could agree with fellow ZDNet blogger, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, that the April 14th demise of free XP support from Microsoft would help bring people into the open source fold and encourage them to look at Linux when 7 still isn't widely available and Vista is still a sad...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-03-26

Tux goes on Spring break

Everybody's favorite penguin Steve Ballmer excluded is checking out for the Spring. No worries, though -- a new fella from Down Under is going to be standing in, and it's all for a good cause. [caption id="attachment_225" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Tuz - The new Linux Mascot"][/caption] ...

Tags: Auction, Tux, Tuz, LCA Team, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Joe Brockmeier

Blog posts 2009-03-23

IE8 focuses on usability

IE8 focuses on usabilityIE8 RC1 vs FF3.1 Beta 2 Reviewed - Video WalkthroughHere is a quick Video review of Firefox 3.1 Beta 2 versus IE8 RC1 and a walkthough video of IE8.http://pcwizkidstechtalk.com/index.php/ie8vsff31.htmlhttp://pcwizkid.blogspot.com/2008/03/will-internet-explorer-8-be-firefox.htmlCheers RE: IE8 focuses on usabilityDownloaded and installed it today and I'm already impressed. The accelerators have been...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Outlook, Windows skill, IE8, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2009-03-19

What happens for Linux if IBM does buy Sun?

What happens for Linux if IBM does buy Sun?Plenty of room for Sun & Linux distro'sI think they need to grow the Sun infrastructure offerings as a replacement for the MS/Intel offerings.Diversification in this area is vital to survival, in technology cookie-cutter solutions to not exist and the customer needs...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, IBM Corp., Linux, Sun Microsystems Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-03-18

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

Microsoft and Red Hat sign virtualization pact

Microsoft and Red Hat sign virtualization pactSounds fairEach side is equally capable of screwing the other side over. That's as fair as you can get these days.This should be good for IT managers.I like how Peter Galli described it as a one dimensional deal. I think it would be...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Red Hat Inc., Microsoft Corp., virtualization pact, virtualization

Discussion threads 2009-02-16

Do you use the "Windows" Key?

Do you use the "Windows" Key?I use it for making the shutdown menu appear in GnomeSystem - Preferences - Shortcuts....and give that key it's new function.However, the Windows key on the left is essential for Compiz, so if you're into that bling-bling stuff, you'll need it for that purpose.Can't Live...

Tags: Keyboards, Operating systems, Average Joe User, WINDOWS+L, keyboard, Windows Key, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-01-02

New toy or new best friend?

New toy or new best friend?My money is on the BlackBerryI'm betting you'll get tired of carting the netbrick around and opt for the compact, constant connectivity of the BlackBerry.Netbook all the way ...The netbook allows you to have network connectivity with VNC, SSH, RDP, NFS, Samba, etc. plus you...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Semiconductors, netbook, Linpus, Ubuntu, computer, new best friend, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-12-28

Hackers exploiting (unpatched) IE 7 flaw to launch drive-by attacks

Hackers exploiting unpatched IE 7 flaw to launch drive-by attacksCmon Loverock, Comment On This One!That's right, you selectively avoid stories like this. If it's anti-Linux, you pounce right on it.IE7 is a joke.So this doesn't affect XP SP3 or Vista?[i]The Web attacks, first reported by Bob McMillan, takes aim...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, SECURITY, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, exploit, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-12-09

Hackers boot Linux on iPhone

Hackers boot Linux on iPhoneWhy should anyone care?The iPhone / iPod Touch is about convergence of UI with hardware.Yes it's nice you can run linux on the iPhone, but turning your iPhone into a busybox brick with SSH somehow doesn't get me excited.RE: Hackers boot Linux on iPhoneWhat a wonderful...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Apple iPhone, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-12-01

BD+ busted - Blu-ray on Linux one step closer?

BD+ busted - Blu-ray on Linux one step closer?Blu-ray on Linux?We already have some of that covered:https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/BluRayAndHDDVDBefore people start crying DMCA you have to remember that the United States != rest of the world, thankfully. ;)RE: BD busted - Blu-ray on Linux one step closer?Great news. DMCA needs...

Tags: Blu-ray, Consumer electronics, Blu-ray disc, DVD, movie, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-11-03

Alarmed about Vista security? Black Hat researcher Alexander Sotirov speaks out

Alarmed about Vista security? Black Hat researcher Alexander Sotirov speaks outNicely doneI appreciate that you took the time to speak with the researcher who actually discovered the flaws.There are a couple of bloggers on ZDNET who always seem slant their "blogs" with grandiose claims against one platform or technology.I think...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Blogging, Black Hat, Microsoft Windows Vista, Alexander Sotirov, Microsoft Corp., security

Discussion threads 2008-08-11

Apple takes iPhone corporate in a big way

Apple takes iPhone corporate in a big wayI'll try here, too...So Apple was using the iPhone for corporate executives prior to today's announcement.How did they do it without all this other "stuff"? I never understand why one never sees an answer to that question here.Apple doesn't use Windows, Linux,...

Tags: Keyboards, Desktops, Entourage, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, Apple takes iPhone, big way, ePocrates, Apple Takes

Discussion threads 2008-03-06

Steelie Neelie slaps Microsoft with record fine

Steelie Neelie slaps Microsoft with record finecompetition vs. customersHi, Dennis.I said what I did, re: EU case being more about competitors whining than cutomers whining because of the reception or lack thereof for the versions of Windows with Media Player removed that are sold in Europe. No one wants them.I...

Tags: Operating systems, Digital music, Steelie Neelie, Microsoft Corp., crook, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-02-27

Microsoft+looks+to+create+an+Apple-like+halo+effect+across+its+brands

Microsoft+looks+to+create+an+Apple-like+halo+effect+across+its+brandsI wish them luck but don't have hopeThe problem is that Microsoft is terrible at marketing to consumers. Microsoft's big successes have always been marketing to developers, businesses, and OEMs. The XBox may be the only exception to that rule although it really only competes with the PS3 and even...

Tags: Game players, Marketing research, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Games, operating system, media extender, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Zune, marketing, Apple Inc., branding, Microsoft Xbox, brand

Discussion threads 2008-02-15