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Can you build a decent PC on a budget of $500?

Can you build a decent PC on a budget of $500?I notice you don't add in a price for the OSNewegg has XP Home and Vista Basic for $90, though I'm sure you could shop around and save $10 or so. But adding a cost for any OS (even a...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Desktops, DVD, Newegg.com, PC, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., DVD-ROM, server, power supply, Ubuntu, Sabayon

Discussion threads 2007-05-29

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Europe+tries+to+make+open+source+its+own

Europe+tries+to+make+open+source+its+ownYes, Europe is extremly troubling for Microsoft.The adoption rates for FireFox are some of the highest in the world. Since there are no software patents, MS IP threats are neutered there. They do NOT want to see a huge pocket of open source adoption."Euro-centric" public licenseI can see why that...

Tags: Sabayon Linux, open source, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-02-08

(Images: Linux gets a taste of Windows and Mac)

(Images: Linux gets a taste of Windows and Mac)A taste of Windows and Mac?KDE has been around for long time you know.RE: (Images: Linux gets a taste of Windows and Mac)[B]Kickoff[/B] – Been available in KDE 3.4 so basically for about two years now. OpenSuSE and I believe PCLinuxOS use...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Operating systems, UNIX, Beryl, virtualization, Apple Macintosh, KDE, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-01-11

Dell delivers Vostro value

Dell delivers Vostro valueVostro ValueI, too, have had great luck with both towers and laptops (have now helped order and buy over a dozen -- including a laptop for me). The only issue I had was installing an AIO on one laptop with the data/buffer overflow chip enabled. Disabled that,...

Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, Vostro Value, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Optiplex

Discussion threads 2008-01-04

Well, didja stick it to the man?

Well, didja stick it to the man?I am soooo glad......to hear someone else say that!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's spread the word. :-)PCLinuxOS! Ubuntu is great as a community but...but it is really a pleasure to install and be done with all the codecs, etc. I do need to take...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Sun Solaris, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Processors, Ubuntu, Pentium 4 3gh, Linux, NVidia Corp., Intel Pentium 4, WinXPPro, ATi, Intel Pentium, PCLinuxOS, Gentoo

Discussion threads 2007-11-01

Back to the "too many Linux distros" debate

Over on Slashdot today I came across yet another "too many Linux distros" debate, this time started by Alexander Wolfe of InformationWeek.  While I think that Wolfe has a point, he also misses the real problem.In business out of the hundreds of distros to choose from there are only two...

Tags: My Linux Experience, Linux

Blog posts 2007-07-19

openSUSE to compete with Edubuntu?

openSUSE to compete with Edubuntu?MoodleWhile I would never countenance a *nix educational install, I have to say that Moodle is not just 'similar' to Blackboard, it was written specifically to get around the problems of older LMSs like Blackboard and WebCT and remains a shining example of what Open Source...

Tags: CAD, Instant messaging, Moodle, openSUSE, open source

Discussion threads 2007-05-29

Ubuntu vs. Kubuntu

Ubuntu vs. KubuntuIf you are coming from a Windows background....... then the K-desktop will be more "familiar" as it is more Windows-like in operation and appearance. I always think of Gnome as a "minimalist" desktop - a bit like of of those house interiors upi see where a large room...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Kubuntu, KDE, Ubuntu, GNOME, ice cream, Linspire, Minty Chocolate

Discussion threads 2007-04-23