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Got Debian running, too

It's not surprising that I managed to get Debian Linux running on the orange iMac I blogged about the other day. Since *buntu is based on Debian, this would seem to be a no-brainer. However, what is of note is the easy text-based install (very similar to Ubuntu's...

Tags: Debian, Nautilus, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-08-15

A (Microsoft) Code Name a Day: Nautilus

A Microsoft Code Name a Day: NautilusNautilus = Gnome = .NET = MicrosoftIt's not a surprising codename. Microsoft is well aware of what Nautilus is in the Linux world.http://www.gnome.org/projects/nautilus/"Nautilus is a graphical shell for the GNOME desktop enviornment that makes it easy to manage your files and the rest of...

Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Nautilus, GNOME, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-08-30

A (Microsoft) Code Name a Day: Nautilus

I'm resuming my Microsoft Code Name a Day series that I started in December 2006. The goal: To provide the back story, each day in August, on one of Microsoft's myriad code names. Some of these code names might be familiar to Microsoft watchers; others hopefully will be brand-new. ...

Tags: Microsoft Visual Studio, Shell, Microsoft Corp., Nautilu, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2007-08-30

Additional Resources

openSUSE 11.2 M8: What a Fine Lookin' Lizard

Ubuntu's Karmic Koala isn't the only hot Linux beta floating around. On October 1, the openSUSE project released Milestone 8 of openSUSE 11.2, which is slated for general release in November, just in time for the holiday season. Milestone 8 will precede two release candidates to be also released...

Tags: Ubuntu, GNOME, KDE, Object-oriented, KDE 4.3, openSUSE 11.2 Milestone 8, Open Source, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-10-04

Return to Mysterious Island 1.0.4 (Mac)

The true essence of adventure is captured in this second PC game inspired by renowned author Jules Verne. In this first-person survival adventure, players will encounter recognisable locations from the famous novel, including the granite house, the volcano and the Nautilus. However, Return to Mysterious Island goes beyond Jules Verne's...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Island, Coladia, Inventory System, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-09-02

OpenSolaris 2009.06: Getting Better All The Time

The June 2009 (2009.06) release of OpenSolaris provides a solid Open Source GNOME desktop experience like that of a modern Linux distribution combined with the scalability and stability of UNIX. Over the weekend, I had the chance to take a look at Sun...

Tags: OpenSolaris, Sun Solaris, OpenSolaris 2009.06, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-06-07

Eating my own dogfood?

Eating my own dogfood?My month with UNR so farI have been using UNR 9.04 for a month now, on my Acer Aspire One A150. I like it very much. My multiple boot AAO has two other operating systems on it as well (openSUSE 11.1 and Windows XP Home), but those...

Tags: SMB/SME, Microsoft Windows XP, Ubuntu, Eating, Samba

Discussion threads 2009-05-26

The little Linux desktop that could: Xfce 4.6 released

The little Linux desktop that could: Xfce 4.6 releasedThe little Linux desktop that could: Xfce 4.6 releasedInaccurate headline. XFCE is not just for linux. It works on other platforms as well. Besides, there is no such thing as a linux desktop.RE: The little Linux desktop that could: Xfce...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, UNIX, Operating systems, XFce, Xfce 4.6, Linux, desktop, GNOME, openSUSE, BMW AG, Linux desktop

Discussion threads 2009-02-27

The one time that it's OK to buy an inkjet

The one time that it's OK to buy an inkjetCost per printI think this printer costs only like 1.5 cents per print. While still more than than larger copier/printer, is still much cheaper than older inkjets.Tip: use Ecofont, a font which saves inkThis font can help you save ink:http://www.ecofont.eu/ecofont_en.htmlInstallation...

Tags: Printers, cartridge, inkjet printer, printer, font

Discussion threads 2008-12-23

Just what does it take to switch to desktop Linux (part 1)?

Just what does it take to switch to desktop Linux (part 1)?Can answer these ...[i]Know how to access Windows shares on the network[/i]Well that's pretty easy in Nautilus using smb:// , but a simple link with an icon should suffice.[i]Have a rudimentary understanding of the file system to ensure that...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Printers, desktop Linux, KDE, GNOME, user interface, Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, desktop, printer, Microsoft Windows, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-11-30

OpenSUSE 11 RC1: The Mercedes-Benz to Ubuntu’s Volkswagen

2008 will be a very good vintage for community end-user Linux distributions. So far, we've seen the release of Ubuntu 8.04, which is universally considered to be  a major milestone release in usability and device compatibility, and one of the easiest distros to install. While not as widely lauded, we...

Tags: Ubuntu, Novell Inc., Fedora Project, Novell OpenSuse, Volkswagen AG, GNOME, Software Update Utility, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-06-03

Will the "12:00 flashers" change Linux?

Will the "12:00 flashers" change Linux?RE: Will the12:00 flashers have enough trouble just pressing a button on their PC and finding the mouse and keyboard. So can you imagine what they will think when you tell them that they have to find the website, download the huge file and...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Canonical, Linux, Adobe Systems Inc., flasher, Ubuntu

Discussion threads 2008-04-28

First look at Ubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron" beta

Ubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron" has just entered the beta phase of development - and that means another 650+MB download and some good hands-on time with my favorite Linux distro! I first took a look at Ubuntu 8.04, codenamed Hardy Heron, back in February when it was in...

Tags: Ubuntu, Beta, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-03-22

Nautilus IV Driver edition 4.0 (Windows)

Nautilus IV (Nautilus InCab - driver edition) is an Accounting, Trip Sheet and record keeping software for Over The Road truckers - Owner Operators and Company Drivers - operating in USA and Canada. This software provides a simple way to keep track of trucking business records, print trip sheets, settlement...

Tags: Software, Microsoft Windows, Largo Software, Taxes, Transportation, Free Trade, Tools & Techniques, Financial Accounting, Financial Planning, Finance, Management

Software downloads 2008-02-19

Reader question: Edubuntu on the Eee?

Reader question: Edubuntu on the Eee?Before you go pulling your hair out......try the latest NX Thin Client 3. There is no better Linux Thin Client out there--the best.I've been using it for about three years now to reach my home gateway system.Often I am in a rural area where...

Tags: Thin clients, Network technology, Broadband Internet, Desktops, Edubuntu, thin client, Eee, Edubuntu 7.10

Discussion threads 2008-01-07

Kaspersky inadvertently quarantines Windows Explorer

Kaspersky inadvertently quarantines Windows ExplorerSo what is the difference between an AV package and a virus again?;)Viruses are typically less damaging?Seems to me most viruses now simply join you up to a botnet so the end results are a slower computer. AV not only results in a slower computer, you...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Norton Co., Kaspersky, virus, Microsoft Windows Explorer, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-12-21

VeriAge Advanced 1.4.4 (Windows)

Nautilus VeriAge lets you read, display, and save information from driver's licenses with a magnetic stripe coded according to AAMVA standard or California DL. The program will be useful for lots of different businesses (such as bars, casinos, clubs, where do you want to check age or just know who...

Tags: Program, NautilusWare, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Operating Systems

Software downloads 2007-11-16

Zero-day flaw in Macrovision DRM app under attack

Zero-day flaw in Macrovision DRM app under attackI'm starting to be guardedly optimisticVista seems to be immune to these exploits. Maybe MS actually did do something right for a change.Of course, WGA is still an offense of the first magnitude, but maybe on the security front Vista has made some...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital rights management (DRM), Operating systems, Digital media, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Inc., digital-rights management, Macrovision Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-10-23

AMD's Hector Ruiz facing down the unmentionable

AMD's Hector Ruiz facing down the unmentionableHealthy CompetitionCongrats AMD for Launching Barcelona!We all know that it is because of you that we are getting prices competitive !Imagine, if it was only one chip maker in the world! we always support you.RE: AMD's Hector Ruiz facing down the unmentionableI repair computers...

Tags: Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Hector Ruiz

Discussion threads 2007-09-11

News to know: Home Server; Dell; BlackBerry banter

Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: HP to wait for Microsoft Home Server update before shipping MediaSmart Server. And on the Microsoft legal circuit... Larry Dignan: Dell's quarter solid on better component costs. Ryan Naraine: Yet another critical Yahoo Messenger flaw. Bank...

Tags: Larry Dignan, Dell Computer Corp., Server, RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Corp., FTC

Blog posts 2007-08-31