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Ubuntu a minor player? Not outside the States

I just finished reading Dana Blankenhorn's post, "Will Ubuntu remain a minor player" on a break between interviews and meetings. Interestingly, just before I read his post, I met with the President of Metasys, a Brazilian company that has Linux-based servers, desktops, and software in thousands of schools, businesses,...

Tags: Desktop, Ubuntu, Operating System, Metasys, Linux, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-06-17

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2nd-generation Intel Classmates reviewed

I just love these little laptops, so here's another repost while I've "gone fishin'". Intel recently sent me two examples of their second-generation Classmate PC for testing. The Classmates include numerous improvements on their already well-thought-out first-gen machines and mark the first versions that we can...

Tags: Intel Corp., Intel Classmates, Microsoft Windows, Corporate Communications, Memory, Mesh Networking, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Networking, Notebooks & Tablets, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-07-15

Intel's second generation Classmates land; Does OLPC need to play catch-up?

Intel at its developer forum on Thursday unveiled the second generation of its Classmates educational "netbook" and the move highlights some of the reasons behind the rift between Intel and the One Laptop Per Child foundation. First, the news of the day. Intel rolled out its second...

Tags: Intel Corp., One Laptop Per Child Project, Christopher Dawson, Intel Obviously, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-04-03

2nd-generation Intel Classmates reviewed

2nd-generation Intel Classmates reviewedAlternative OSThis laptop looks good and rugged for its intended audience. However I feel Intel should allow the user to choose the installed OS such as linux, bsd etcIt will also serve as a good thin client to run software from a central serverhttp://www.aikotech.com/thinserver.htmhttp://www.nomachine.comCRE 2nd-generation Intel Classmates...

Tags: CAD, Intel Corp., One Laptop Per Child project, Intel Classmate

Discussion threads 2008-04-02

Really, just one more post about Windows XP

The last couple of days have seen fanboys as well as thoughtful commentators on both sides of the Vista/XP debate coming out of hibernation to discuss my posts. More than a few just complained that they were tired of the debate and hoped I'd move on. Well, these...

Tags: Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-03-26

What would my ideal education ultraportable look like?

The OLPC XO, Intel Classmate, and Asus Eee all bring important features to the table and put 1:1 computing models within reach of many more districts than ever before. However, all have merits and detriments, compromises, and baggage. The XO struggles with performance, stability, and distribution models. ...

Tags: Education, ASUS, Webcam, Operating System, Intel Corp., Intel Classmate, Asus Eee, XO, Ebook Mode, E-books, Keyboards, Operating Systems, Wireless, Personal Technology, Hardware, Peripherals, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-01-03

The best and worst of 2007 Ed Tech

I can't resist another 2007 wrap-up post. Even my students have commented on just how much things have changed this year in the ways they interact with technology. Their use of computers and convergence devices becomes more seamless every day. I have students with iPhones, Voyagers, Motorola...

Tags: Product, Computer, Intel Corp., One Laptop Per Child Project, Number 1, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2007-12-26

Saying goodbye to the Classmates

I feel like I should set the screensavers to a scrolling marquee of "Don't ever change" or "You rock," standard yearbook fare for saying goodbye to carbon-based classmates. Tonight, however, I'm packaging up 3 Intel Classmate PCs CMPC to ship back to California, and I'm really going to miss...

Tags: Operating System, Mandriva, OpenOffice, Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Operating Systems, Office Suites, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2007-11-12

And the Nigerian government chose Windows why?

Having installed the Mandriva Linux image that was to accompany the Classmate PCs recently purchased by the Nigerian government minus some localized content, I have to ask, why would they choose Windows? I know there has been plenty of speculation about sinister Microsoft doings behind the scenes...

Tags: Government, Mandriva, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2007-11-08

Installing Mandriva on a Classmate

If only all OS installations were this easy. Since Mandriva has been at the center of a fair amount of controversy over OS choices on the Intel Classmate, I was interested to install their operating system before I had to return the Classmates to Intel. ...

Tags: SD Card, Operating System, Mandriva, Laptop Computer, Memory, Operating Systems, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2007-11-08

I'm typing this on a Classmate PC

My Classmate PCs arrived today from Intel and I finally had time to break them out tonight. You can find an image gallery here with first looks and some screenshots. I'll be writing several more detailed posts over the next few days as I actually live with these...

Tags: Keyboard, Problem, Intel Corp., Keyboards, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Operating Systems, UNIX, Hardware, Peripherals, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2007-10-24