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- Just give your netbook users Karmic Koala
- Good points Christopher, it will be interesting to see how it stacks up against Chrome OS too. I am currently using UNR 9.04 on an Acer One, and will see if I can figure out how to upgrade it.By the way, Chrome also works best on the Acer One.By the...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, NBR, Acer Inc., netbook
- Discussion threads 2009-10-05
- In fairness to Moblin
- In fairness to MoblinIt's UNR, not NBRThe acronym isn't "NBR", it's officially "[b]UNR[/b]" for [i]Ubuntu Netbook Remix[/i].http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download-netbookGive it timeThere are a lot of interesting concepts circulating in the computing space right now.- smartphone OSes on netbooks/tablets.- smartphone apps on desktop OSes (Ubuntu/Android). - a task-based usage paradigm versus an apps-based...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Smart phones, KDE4, NBR, Moblin, Mandriva, netbook, desktop, Palm Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-05-28
- Forget Moblin! Ubuntu Netbook Remix rocks on the Classmate
- Forget Moblin! Ubuntu Netbook Remix rocks on the ClassmateWhile I wholeheartedly agree with your accessmentI think it is very important to support up-and-coming Linux distros, because some of them, while they lag behind the more established distros overall, do have some redeeming qualities which underscore why they came about in...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Linux Distro, Moblin, Ubuntu, NBR, Ubuntu Netbook Remix, netbook, Linux
- Discussion threads 2009-05-26
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- Study claims netbook users dissatisfied with Windows 7. Are you?
- Very satisfiedVery satisfiedIt's a intentionaly crippled OS from a software company with lackluster QACYou should expect to be disappointed.In the Netbook realm, closed source can't compete with free.I have 7 Pro on mineand I also dual boot with Ubuntu Netbook Remix. And while I personally prefer Ubuntu, there is nothing...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Windows 7 Pro, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, netbook user
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- Just give your netbook users Karmic Koala
- I'll be honest: I actually like Windows 7. However, Ubuntu has something going for it that Windows 7 doesn't: Netbook Remix NBR, especially in its Karmic Koala incarnation. by Christopher Dawson
- Tags: Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows 7, Hardware, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2009-10-05
- The best netbook ever?
- LOL![i]and all components work out of the box with Ubuntu Netbook Remix (of course I immediately shrank the Windows XP Home partition down to 20 gigs and installed NBR in the remaining 140; I don?t think I?ll be booting Windows very often, although I will install 7 on it to...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Engineering, netbook, battery
- Discussion threads 2009-09-02
- Moblin4Children: in its infancy, but a fine idea
- I happened to notice a posting to the Moblin listserv this weekend that looked interesting. A new developer had begun tackling a project called Moblin4Children. Not surprisingly, this project aims to modify the open source, netbook-centric OS originally developed by Intel for an audience of school children. ...
- Tags: Project, Netbook, Moblin, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Open Source, Hardware, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2009-08-09
- '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
- In fairness to Moblin
- I've been enthusiastically toting around my little Classmate, happily telling anyone who will listen how enamored I am of both the device and Ubuntu's Netbook Remix NBR that I have running on it. At the same time, I've been giving further thought to Moblin and had an interesting chat...
- Tags: Ubuntu, Palm Inc., Moblin, Classmate, Tablets, Microsoft Windows, Keyboards, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, Desktops, Operating Systems, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Software, Peripherals, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2009-05-28
- Forget Moblin! Ubuntu Netbook Remix rocks on the Classmate
- Last week I fired up the latest beta of Moblin, the open source netbook/MID/nettop operating system originally spearheaded by Intel, but now shepherded by the Linux Foundation. I've already discussed my first impressions of the OS running on a Convertible Classmate PC, but the most important take home messages...
- Tags: Ubuntu, Intel Corp., Classmate, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Hardware, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2009-05-26
- Microsoft announces industry alliance, $250k reward to combat Conficker
- Microsoft announces industry alliance, $250k reward to combat ConfickerTaking seriously, eh?But not seriously enough to turn off AutoRun, huh? No, too soon?http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-020A.htmlYes, I realize it's not the primary means of propagation, but still...I seem to remember a few years ago......there was a virus in the wild that did a...
- Tags: Conficker, industry alliance, Microsoft Corp., virus
- Discussion threads 2009-02-12
- Fedora 10 + Acer Aspire One = damn fine computer
- Fedora 10 + Acer Aspire One = damn fine computerMeant reply to story. ;) ntntI like ......your approach, 100% real world hand-on DIY. Pound for pound, I think this is the best review I've read about one of these puppies.Hey Chris, I don't want to give you extra work,...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, openSUSE, openSUSE 11.1, Acer Aspire, Fedora Project, Acer Inc., Point Unetbootin, Fedora 10, Linux, computer
- Discussion threads 2009-01-04
- How many distros can a healthy netbook market stand?
- How many distros can a healthy netbook market stand?So what exactly is the problem?Do a little research on the device you're buying, and make sure it comes with the software you want. If you're an RPM guy, don't by the Ubuntu-based netbook.Don't you do research before you buy a...
- Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Linux Standard Base, distro, Ubuntu, desktop
- Discussion threads 2008-10-27
- ISO calls for end to Open XML 'personal attacks'
- ISO calls for end to Open XML 'personal attacks'Or else ... ?[i]All members of the SC 34 committee will have to be given access to the final text of the OOXML standard by May 1 at the latest, the meeting also resolved.[/i]Considering that ISO directives require that that final text...
- Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, ISO, OOXML, attack, personal attack
- Discussion threads 2008-04-15
- InterCall Centers: WebEx Recorder and Player User
- Use the WebEx Recorder to create a video recording of all screen activity on your computer including mouse movements and annotations. One can also capture audio in a recorded meeting such as the audio from an InterCall audio conference. The WebEx Recorder is available in these versions: integrated meeting recorder...
- Tags: WebEx Communications Inc., Recorder, InterCall, WebEx Recorder
- White papers 2007-12-19
- Network-Based Recording
- Record meetings as they happen - and play them back when needed. Use WebEx Network-Based Recording NBR to share information with a wider audience, update team members who aren't able to attend live meetings, and comply with regulations requiring documentation of corporate communications. Available by special order to complement the...
- Tags: WebEx Communications Inc., Network, InterCall
- White papers 2007-10-29
- Measure Map finds a home at Google
- Measure Map finds a home at Googleselamselam nbR???
- Tags: Measure Map, Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2006-02-16
- Sun, Microsoft tout fruits of cooperation
- Sun, Microsoft tout fruits of cooperationMixed emotions for me and my rep...My rep and I attended this demonstration with mixed emotions. On the one hand, we support everything Microsoft does to the extreme because the software, as my rep puts it, "rules man, just rules". On the other hand, seeing...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, OPEN SOURCE, Servers, Sun Microsystems Inc., Linux, Microsoft Corp., rep, Sun Solaris
- Discussion threads 2005-05-13
- PocketStreamer Lite - LIVE TV, radio, music, sports, news, weather! (Mobile)
- PocketStreamer - LIVE radio, TV, music, news, and weather!Summary Live music, radio, news, weather and TV at anytime and from anywhere! Your favorite music including Jazz, Rock, Classical, Latin and more... Latest news/talks including BBC, NPR, comedy, talk shows and more... Local weather of your coming vacation or business trip....
- Tags: Mobile, British Broadcasting Corp., Radio, News, Music, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment
- Software downloads 2005-05-08
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