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Can Linux beat the bloat

I think the whole "bloated" thing is hogwash.There's no such thing.Neither Windows nor Linux are "bloated". Nor is OS/X. You want functionality you have to pay for it. One man's lean and mean is another man's anemic.Functionality simply isn't free.How many lines of code did USB take? How about multi-threading?...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu 9.04, Linux, Ubuntu, OS/X, Linus, bloat, kernel, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-25

With Win 7 GA date set, when's the best time to buy a new PC?

With Win 7 GA date set, when's the best time to buy a new PC?That's greatRTM code will be delivered to partners at the end of JulyWoW :)Ubuntu 9.04 is faster than W7 and XP in VirtualBox works great.Ubuntu -bit is more capable than Windows 7, FASTER and SAFER. ...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, desktop virtualization, Ubuntu 9.04, new-PC, Win 7 GA, Microsoft Windows 7, Win 7, Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-02

Windows 7: Arriving in a system near you Oct. 23?

Windows 7: Arriving in a system near you Oct. 23?Accurate ?So which is it ZDNet, "the back end of September" or "the 23rd of October" ?

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-30

Windows 7 on a netbook - My verdict

Windows 7 on a netbook - My verdictSameWith my EEE PC 900HA. Although, I already fitted a 2 GB chip right after I purchased the thing.All in all, I personally think it runs swell. Boot time is around 30 seconds for me. I don't know if thats due to using...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Jump List feature, Ubuntu 9.04, Boot-time, Xubuntu, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7, W/7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-04-28

Would you hold off buying 09-10 PCs to get Windows 7?

Would you hold off buying 09-10 PCs to get Windows 7?Your story makes little sense.Microsoft and the OEMs always have free upgrade coupons to prevent people from holding off their purchases. You don't give enough choices in your little poll!RE: Would you hold off buying 09-10 PCs to get...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows 7, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu 9.04, PC

Discussion threads 2009-04-27

Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackalope" is ready for download - Go get it!

Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackalope" is ready for download - Go get it!OpenOffice 3.0is the biggest changeRE: Ubuntu 9.04 Its amazing how no one gets excited about a linux release. I guess there is nothing to be excited about when you have to reformat your drive every 6 months losing...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, KDE 4.2, http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-12554-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=5, update manager, Other OS, Ubuntu 9.04, Linux, Ubuntu, linux fanboy

Discussion threads 2009-04-23

Ubuntu 9.04 to be available for download Thursday

Ubuntu 9.04 to be available for download ThursdayBuggyWait a while. There are some serious bugs that didn't get worked out before release. Video CD burning isn't working and some users are reporting file browser segfaults due to the newly integrated burning software.Fixes were in for these issues before the release,...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, Boot-time, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 9.04, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-04-23

Ubuntu 9.04 installation (First look: Ubuntu 9.04)

Ubuntu 9.04 installation (First look: Ubuntu 9.04)Very Impressed with Ubuntu 8.10 Looking forward to 9.04 Final ReleaseI have used all the earlier versions of Ubuntu and I recently migrated to Ubuntu 8.10. Each version of Ubuntu has shown a significant improvement and I am now looking forward to Unbutu 9.04...

Tags: Desktops, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 9.04

Discussion threads 2009-04-21

First look: Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackalope" Release Candidate

First look: Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackalope" Release Candidateirst look: Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackalope" Release Candidateand it still adds nothing of value for a complete computing experience. A few updated packages? That's it? Let us know when they make a real operating system.Waste of time....What's the point? You...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, release candidate, KDE 4.2, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 9.04, Jaunty Jackalope, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-04-20

Frugal Friday: Ubuntu 9.04, Mobile Device Platforms, Caustic Talkbacks, Avocent LANDesk

Frugal Friday: Ubuntu 9.04, Mobile Device Platforms, Caustic Talkbacks, Avocent LANDeskGood ShowA couple of points. Regarding comments/talk backs, here's my suggestion, someone moderate them and convert repeated comments into links back to the first time they said it.I tired to have an open mind about this, but I just don't...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Caustic Talkbacks, Mobile Device Platforms, Frugal Friday, Ubuntu 9.04, Avocent Corp., LANDesk Software, Linux, Apple Inc., Ubuntu, mobile device, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-04-18

Ubuntu 9.04 release candidate published

Ubuntu 9.04 release candidate published disappointedI run Kubuntu on my laptop brother of Ubuntu, and I'm very disappointed to read that this RC still hasn't fixed the connecting to hidden wifi bug.Simply put, you can't connect to a hidden wifi. I'd consider this a good reason for postponing the release....

Tags: UNIX, Wireless LANs, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Reiser4, Ubuntu, Linux, Ubuntu 9.04 release candidate, Ubuntu 9.04, release candidate, Wi-Fi

Discussion threads 2009-04-17

Additional Resources

Ubuntu 9.10 advances Canonical's cloud, enterprise goals

RE: Ubuntu 9.10 advances Canonical's cloud, enterprise goalsSabayon Linux is a better linux and no one ever talks about it. You get up and running right after installing Sabayon Unlike Ubuntu. All of your plugin's are already in place and running from the jump. It's really good for people who...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Desktops, Linux, Ubuntu, desktop, distro, Sabayon Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Ubuntu 9.10 = easiest, cheapest upgrade ever

Worst OS ever! You should read what Dana Blankhorn had to say about your beloved linux! I'll give you a hint, its not good. I can't believe they would release a distro with known harddrive bugs. I'm going to laugh at you when you lose all your data due...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, UNIX, Ubuntu, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

Ubuntu Karmic Koala launches to mixed reviews

Not released yetKarmic koala hasn't been officially released yet and the bug that this article was talking about has been fixed for the official releaseMultiple hard drives issue already fixedThe problem only affected the 64-bit version of the release candidate, and it has apparently been fixed for the final release.wowwow,...

Tags: Web site development, Web technology, Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Karmic Koala, Dana

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

Smartphone wars; one platform will never rule them all

UbuntuThere are enough potential customers out there, and enough open source software available for potential OS builders that you don't really need that much market share to remain vital.Mac OS has only a fraction of the entire computer market and Ubuntu only has a fraction of Mac OS's market share....

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Handhelds, Smart phones, Cellular phones, Operating systems, Smartphone, phone, smart phone, Apple Inc., operating system

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Yes, Ubuntu can absolutely be the default Windows alternative

This "commercial" spoof is much betterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-22EpQOm8c:)2010: Year of Linux!!!*snickers*Dawson, you're such a tool.AwesomeNot a fan of South Park but that was hilarious.Chrome OSChrome OS isn't vaporware. It's actively developed, and you can download the beta here:http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/Chrome-OS-50930.shtmlI had hopes Google was going to push out something special, kind of like...

Tags: Operating systems, Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu, operating system, Chrome OS, Chrome, Microsoft Windows 7, Linux, netbook, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Ubuntu 9.10 launch - 29 October

If it's ...... easier than Win7 to install, they will have a winner!^o^Yawn, another boring launch of another boring linux distro. No excitement, people aren't enthused. There is nothing new here. As I said...BORING.Well 9.04 was not diffcult to install Not sure what you are going for here 9.04 was...

Tags: Linux, Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, KDE 4 Desktop, Win7, Ubuntu, HDCP, Microsoft Windows 7, hardware, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Is the IBM Client for Smart Work an alternative to 7 for schools?

Windows 7 looks like a genuinely good OS. Reasonable system requirements, high levels of usability and stability...What's not to like? Well, the price, of course. Volume educational licensing runs around $70 a seat for Windows 7 Professional upgrades. Then there's the actual upgrade process. Major rollouts...

Tags: Ubuntu, IBM Corp., Ubuntu 9.10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Roi/Tco, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-10-21

Who's a candidate for Desktop Linux? Your Kids.

My kids know Linux, OSX, and XP, and will obviously learn Windows 7, butskip Vista, though they will have contact with Vista. My son prefers OSX, my daughter Ubuntu.But, just like every kid should be taught at least two languages at home, they should also learn multiple OSes. Learning multiple...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, desktop Linux, desktop

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Testers to get Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 this week; final by March 2010

Side-by-side installationYou said "Also unlike its predecessors, .Net 4 can be installed side-by-side with the previously released .Net 3.5"Notwithstanding the fact that .Net 4's predecessors actually was .Net 3.5, haven't all previous versions of .Net featured side-by-side installation?translations....[i]Microsoft is touting .Net 4 as being 81 percent smaller than its predecessors,...

Tags: .NET, Application servers, Middleware, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft .NET

Discussion threads 2009-10-19