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- Myths & Realities of Real-Time Linux Software Systems
- This paper addresses some of the differences between real-time and general purpose operating systems. This includes an analysis of several common misconceptions including performance issues, latency, hard vs. soft real-time systems, programming APIs and the software kernel. In addition, there are suggestions for implementation options to convert Linux to a...
- White papers 2009-01-01
- IT Dojo video: Common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software
- IT Dojo video: Common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux softwareTip for easy installingCheck this simple how-to for installing applications in Ubuntu 8.04:http://ubuntutip.googlepages.com/installingapplications
- Discussion threads 2008-08-25
- IT Dojo video: Common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software
- The release of Ubuntu and other user-friendly distributions has bolstered Linux's popularity among IT pros and end-users alike. Yet Linux neophytes can still stumble over common tasks, like installing new software. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler discusses common mistakes people make when they're trying to add new Linux...
- Blog posts 2008-08-25
- IT Dojo: Common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software
- The release of Ubuntu and other user-friendly distributions has bolstered Linux's popularity among IT pros and end-users alike. Yet Linux neophytes can still stumble over common tasks, like installing new software. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler discusses common mistakes people make when they're trying to add new Linux...
- Videos 2008-08-25
- 10 common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software
- Installing software in Linux is nothing like it used to be, but there are still some pitfalls to watch out for. Jack Wallen explains how to sidestep some of the typical installation problems he's encountered.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
- Download resources 2008-04-14
- Red Hat sees another delay in PC Linux software
- Red Hat sees another delay in PC Linux softwareRed Hat sees another delay in PC Linux softwareJust like linux, nothing but a series of delays after delays. Probably had trouble trying to get the code to compile and figure out what patches belong to who and how they are...
- Discussion threads 2007-09-26
- Linux Software Router: Data Plane Optimization and Performance Evaluation
- Recent technological advances provide an excellent opportunity to achieve truly effective results in the field of open Internet devices, also known as Open Routers or ORs. Even though some initiatives have been undertaken over the last few years to investigate ORs and related topics, other extensive areas still require additional...
- White papers 2007-06-01
- Linux software apps - What's hot and what's not?
- Linux software apps - What's hot and what's not?The apps I useOffice: OpenOffice.org, as it's pretty much the standard on Linux desktops.Email: I have Evolution set up for my Yahoo mail.Image editing/drawing: For most editing, I use the GIMP, but for advanced stuff I'd recommend Blender or Inkscape for SVG.CD/DVD...
- Discussion threads 2007-03-13
- Linux software apps - What's hot and what's not?
- OK, there has been such an excellent response to previous posts where Ive asked for feedback that I think that its time for another "have your say" post.Im getting ready to begin my Linux experience. There was excellent feedback to the post I made asking for your thoughts on...
- Blog posts 2007-03-13
- Novell spiffs up its desktop Linux software
- Novell spiffs up its desktop Linux softwareSounds good...I will have to look into the specifics and see if there is a compelling reason for me to upgrade or not. Hopefully the networking issues created with 9.1 will be corrected! Otherwise, cool!Not *quite* bleeding edgeBut it's as close as any distribution...
- Discussion threads 2004-10-06
- Sun plans Linux software push
- Sun plans Linux software pushThis is hysterical!!!!Here we have one company that is dead Sun pushing a platform that is dying Linux. LOL. We here in the know all realize SCO is about to put an end to Linux. It is a mere formality. My MS rep and I were...
- Discussion threads 2004-01-21
- The Weather Channel: Measuring Business Value From Server Migration to Linux and a Tiered-Storage Model
- Millions of people depend on The Weather Channel to provide constantly-updated information to keep them informed as dangerous weather conditions approach. The Weather Channel's IT Infrastructure has to be bullet-proof. And the data, which is also packaged and sold to external customers, must be available 24/7. In order to achieve...
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- Intel vs. AMD still isn't a fair fight
- There are more hindrances to AMD’s ability to penetrate the market with its Opteron CPUs; and Intel’s not a fault this time. In an earlier blog post on the AMD-Intel settlement I brought up an example of a type of incompatibility that exists between the two CPU makers that isn’t...
- Blog posts 2009-12-01
- New ransomware attack blocks Internet access
- If the user accepted the EULA then I guess it's all legal, right?If the EULA says the software demands payment then the user has no option but pay.Wait, a virus blocks itself from transmitting?LOL, and I thought only ISPs blocked your network access if you were infected.Not trueKaspersky and Mcaffee...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-30
- Can Chrome OS save us from racket ware?
- Open Source / Repositories vs. Windows Closed SourceThe idea of having GPG-protected repositories which contain open source apps is central to the notion that these apps' source code is viewed by 'many eyes' and as such, vetted.Get your app outside of your designated O/S approved repos and you 'tempt fate'.In...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-30
- Open source is not about Wall Street
- only M$ ia about wall street greedand yet it failed to deliver because of its flawed business model.The answer to the Golden Rule"My way or the highway," may work for proprietary, closed code, but with Open Source there is always a FORK in the road.MySQL can easily become OurSQL. Larry...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-30
- VirtualBox 3.1 (Mac)
- innotek VirtualBox is a family of powerful x86 virtualization products for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VirtualBox an extremely feature rich, high performance product for enterprise customers, it is also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of...
- Software downloads 2009-11-30
- Outlook Messenger 6.0.39 (Windows)
- A Cross Platform (Windows, MAC, Linux) instant messaging software designed to communicate within Single Office using LAN, WAN, WiFi, Terminal Service, or between Multiple branch Offices using VPN, or from Mobile browser using Online Chat Server. This Intranet Messenger is an ideal replacement for Internet messengers in companies, which require...
- Software downloads 2009-11-29
- Does Chrome OS mean anything for schools?
- Benefits of the ChromeOS approachOne of the features of HTML5, that commentors on other posts seem to forget, is that HTML5 web apps can be "installed" in app cache, for offline use (Google "HTML5 manifest").If web apps can be used offline AND made to perform like desktop apps, with web...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-28
- Death of the black box EULA
- Nonsense. Just look at Psystar.They died by the EULA. The judge even brought that up.And open source software has an EULA of its own, telling you exactlly what you can and must do to be able to use the software.Any failure to follow the EULA/GPL allows the owner of the...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-25
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