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Three more things that the Linux community don't get: Three more things that the Linux community don't getThe unholy trinity of modern computing...... is as follows:1. For those with money and/or an image fetish - the Mac2. For the geeks - Linux3. For the rest - WindowsAnd that is how it will stay for the forseeable future unless...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linux-on-the-desktop, Linux, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-05-23
Adobe swiftly advances Flex into a RIA powerhouse by taking it open source: Adobe swiftly advances Flex into a RIA powerhouse by taking it open sourceI don't get it...I think that as long as Flash Player remains closed source, the open sourcing of Flex remains completely pointless.Yep ...... I think that was what I was getting at. Feel free to read the whole...; Tags: Linux-on-the-desktop, Adobe PDF, Adobe Systems Inc., open source, rich Internet application; Discussion threads 2007-04-26
Microsoft's goal: More than 2 billion served by 2015: Microsoft's goal: More than 2 billion served by 2015MS Unlimited Potential ProgramLet me see if I have this straight. Microsoft is going to give third world countries XP and Office for $3 a copy while educators in the good old United States are expected to pay full retail...; Tags: Linux, Linux-on-the-desktop, software-as-a-service, Microsoft Corp., piracy, Microsoft Office; Discussion threads 2007-04-19
AMD revenue rises as it gains on Intel: AMD revenue rises as it gains on IntelAnd Intel's revenue for the same period ws $9BIntel still loses more chips off the back of the truck than AMD can produce.When Intel plays by the book it loses!Only Intel's anticompetitive practices kept the competition away.Under investigation, they can no longer play...; Tags: Corporate governance, Processors, Linux-on-the-desktop, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp.; Discussion threads 2006-04-12
Linux vs. Linux: Linux vs. LinuxIndustrial EspionageOf course, if the Google PC is real, then the MS spies already have known about it for some time. Why all the antagonistic MS rhetoric about Google?And as far as Linux and Apple etc. unseating MS, this battle has never been about the choice...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Desktops, Smart Client, Linux-on-the-desktop, Linux, desktop, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2006-01-03

Linux on the desktop--almost there again?: Linux on the desktop--almost there again?It's The Stupidity Of The User That's Preventing ItThey've gotten so used to the Microsoft teletubby world that to actually have to learn something that doesn't talk to you through a dog or paper clip absolutely blows their minds.Linux on the desktop--almost there again?I can...; Tags: Desktops, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, redhat, Linux, desktop, Linux-on-the-desktop, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2005-08-09
Sun cools down Linux desktop plan: Sun cools down Linux desktop planWhen are they going to understand ..... that Linux on the desktop is not a good idea. Yes, it can some cities like Munich adopting it, but that is not a big thing. Corel Linux did not catch up, neither JDS did, Lycoris failed and...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Microsoft Corp., Apple Mac OS X, Linux, Linux-on-the-desktop, Sun Microsystems Inc., desktop, Linux desktop; Discussion threads 2005-06-28
Unisys signs up Linux allies: Unisys signs up Linux alliesOne by one the hardware vendors are learning ...that Linux is their ticket to freedom from Microsoft. Unisys was the first mainframe vendor to make an alliance with Microsoft and now they are drifting toward Linux. While they will likely continue support for both...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux-on-the-desktop, Linux, Unisys Corp., Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2004-10-20
Asian Linux gaining momentum: Asian Linux gaining momentumPaging Mike Cox!I'm sure the rest of the NBM gallery will be along shortly, but Mike is the life of the party.Linux is advancing in Asiafund the `Linux is More Expensive' and `Linux has higher TCO' research.Recharge the bateries of all `Linux sucks' and `Only MS Rocks'...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux-on-the-desktop, Linux, LINUX IS, Microsoft Corp., Asian Linux; Discussion threads 2004-07-21
Symantec CEO hits Microsoft's security myth: Symantec CEO hits Microsoft's security mythLinux IS more secureA great many of the world's largest corporations use Linux. These corporations represent significant money and resources yet "they are not a target"? Linux on the desktop is fast becoming more prevalent. I think the Symantec CEO is smoking...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Operating systems, Viruses and worms, Linux-on-the-desktop, eEye Digital Security, intrusion attack, Products Affected, virus, Symantec Corp., operating system, Novell NetWare, Microsoft Corp., secure, security; Discussion threads 2004-06-02

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Geek Sheet: A Tweaker's Guide to Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Linux: Is 20th century conventional Winchester multi-platter, multi-head random-access disk technology too quaint for you? Want to run your PC or server on storage devices that consume far less energy than the traditional alternatives? Want a portable or mobile storage unit that will never fail due to G-forces or "crashing?". Looking...; Tags: Linux, Disk, File System, Solid State Disk, Kernel, Mandrake, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Gaping holes in RealPlayer patched: Digital media delivery firm RealNetworks has shipped a high-prority patch to cover four gaping holes in its flagship RealPlayer software, warning that the vulnerabilities could put users at risk of code execution attacks. The patch comes a few hours after Secunia released an advisory warning for one...; Tags: Vulnerability, RealNetworks Inc., RealNetworks RealPlayer, Digital Music, Digital Media, Security, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Foxconn snubs Linux users: Several readers have sent me a link to a discussion in progress on the Ubuntu forums which outlines how hardware manufacturer Foxconn crippled Linux support on the G33M-S motherboard by breaking ACPI support. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Foxconn, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-07-25
iPhone 2.0 jailbreaker for iPhone 2g/3g is available: The iPhone DevTeam blog has released the development sources for their tool xpwn version 0.3. This tool is the firmware 2.0 version of the team's "cross-platform jailbreaking library/command-line utility". The team claims it has been tested on Linux, Windows XP, and Windows Vista for both the iPhone 2g and the...; Tags: Apple iPhone, 3G, Microsoft Windows, Team Management, Productivity, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Microsoft may need an IBM moment of clarity: Microsoft's financial analyst meeting was a tale of a technology conglomerate: You heard a lot about search, a decent bit about the enterprise and all sorts of projects in between. But amid all the coverage--see Mary Jo's laundry list of stories--I can't help but wonder if Microsoft's...; Tags: Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp., Enterprise, IBM Corp., Game Players, Virtualization, Tools & Techniques, Enterprise Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Management, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-25
10 essential gadgets for students: I chose these from personal experience, but also from asking many friends from around the world who are involved in technology and study at the same time. Some gadgets come with a recommendation, whereas others don't; things like laptops and cell phones can't be selected for everybody, it'd be ridiculous...; Tags: Headphone, Phone, Cell Phone, Laptop Computer, Lecture, Notebooks, Telecom & Utilities, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2008-07-25
News to know: 'Spam king' dead; Microsoft's cloud; Dell;: Notable headlines: Ryan Naraine: Escapee 'Spam King' dead in apparent murder-suicide CBS Denver Video: 'Spam King' Inmate Dies Along With Wife, Daughter Mary Jo Foley: Ozzie foreshadows 'Zurich,' Microsoft's elastic cloud Microsoft to get more 'Apple-like' in PC,...; Tags: Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Dell opts for performance with R5400 data center-hosted desktop: Dell unveiled its data center-hosted desktop product line on Tuesday. Unlike rivals Hewlett-Packard and IBM, Dell didn't build its solution on blade servers but instead opted for a high performance system using a 2U box called the Dell Precision R5400 Rack Workstation. "By not putting the solution...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Performance, R5400, Workstations, Desktops, Servers, Hardware, Jason Hiner; Blog posts 2008-07-24
Google's $10M, no, $100M Android Challenge: Google's $10M, no, $100M Android ChallengeI think that Google also needs to make their own self branded phone.They can not depend on existing manufacturers to do it for them. But, after the Google phone takes off, Google might decide to get out of the market.It will be many years before...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, phone, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-24
Kaminsky suggests long-term fix will still have to be determined, but patch now, or pay soon: Kaminsky suggests long-term fix will still have to be determined, but patch now, or pay soonTTLSomething I wish I'd asked during the webcast and which I can't quite get my head around:It was said that setting a long TTL doesn't help because of the way delegation works - has to...; Tags: Domain names, DNS server, TTL, server, Kaminsky; Discussion threads 2008-07-24