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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

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GNOME delays 3.0 release

normal people use kde anywaygnome should never have existed at all, it's just a waste of developers time.they should have join XFCE and KDE projects.KDE 4.3 ....Just plain stinks ... not ready for prime time.Me, I prefer 3.5.10 ...kde 4.3. doesn't stinkyou are just spoiled by the extremly high standards...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, GNOME, KDE, Red Hat Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

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

How many PCs are enough? 5? 10?

How many PCs are enough? 5? 10?My Count ...8 PC's, 1 Laptop, 2 servers ...But I run my business out of my house ...LudoI want in on this1 RS 60003 Macs2 Laptops2 HP Netservers LH3s4 Desktops.I have been trying to get that number down for years though. Let's See1...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, laptop computer, PC

Discussion threads 2009-07-22

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

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

News to know: Amazon; Windows 7 beta; Ozzie; Facebook

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Ed Bott: Five things every Windows beta tester should know Zack Whittaker: Students and the Windows 7 release candidate Larry Dignan: Kindlenomics: Keep...

Tags: Facebook, Microsoft Windows 7, TomTom, Online Photo, Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp., Beta, Brittany, Linux, Ultrawideband (UWB), Microsoft Windows, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-03-02

The little Linux desktop that could: Xfce 4.6 released

One of the questions I get asked pretty frequently by non-Linux users is "why are there so many desktops?" Mac and Windows users don't have to choose between desktop environments, why should Linux users? GNOME and KDE get all the attention these days, but Linux users looking...

Tags: Linux Desktop, GNOME, KDE, Xfce, Linux, Desktops, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Joe Brockmeier

Blog posts 2009-02-27

Reader poll: Best free lightweight apps?

Reader poll: Best free lightweight apps?A few Light AppsVLCFoxit ReaderFilezillaIceChatQuicktime AlternativeIZArc...everything else is rather heavy.Joeycan't live without ....starup.cpl .......!!!!!http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtmlRE: Reader poll: Best free lightweight apps?THE best free lightweight app of all-time has got to be Irfanview:http://www.irfanview.comThe swiss army knife of images.RE: Reader poll: Best free lightweight apps?Definitely as...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, lightweight app, Reader Poll

Discussion threads 2009-02-19

Torvalds abandons KDE for Gnome

Torvalds abandons KDE for GnomePoor Linus[i]I strongly suspect that most problems he encountered, wouldn't have happened if he had done a clean install of KDE 4.[/i]Poor guy must not know what he's doing when it comes to Linux, eh? ]:)You suspect wrongly[i]I strongly suspect that most problems he encountered,...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Version 4, KDE 4.1, KDE, GNOME

Discussion threads 2009-01-27

First look at the HP Mini 1000 netbook

First look at the HP Mini 1000 netbookRE: First look at the HP Mini 1000 netbookNice, but sorry no more HP laptops for me.Stuck with 2 already with burnout motherboards!First look at the HP Mini 1000 netbookAs I said on the other blog about the new netbooks, I'm glad to...

Tags: Linux, Memory, OPEN SOURCE, Notebooks, Hewlett-Packard Co., netbook, HP Mini 1000, HP Mini 1000 netbook, First Look

Discussion threads 2008-10-29

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

Who decides which OS makes it onto an OLPC?

Who decides which OS makes it onto an OLPC?My replyAh, so you admit that Sugar is limiting because it's essentially for children. Perhaps third world countries want exactly what first world countries have and that is to be adults."Only on a limited basis because our district has invested a...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Office, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Sugar UI, Sugar, Microsoft Corp., One Laptop Per Child project

Discussion threads 2008-05-18

The best Linux distro for a new breed of PCs

The best Linux distro for a new breed of PCsUbuntu, but only an LTS versionAn Long Term Supported version of Ubuntu, not the "normal" versions. Three years of security updates instead of 18 months.The period of security updates of other distro's is usually too short: 1 year.... In an Ed...

Tags: Linux, Security administration, Desktops, Patches, OPEN SOURCE, OLPC Sugar, distro, Ubuntu, Linux Distro, breed, PC

Discussion threads 2008-04-04

Asus EeePC successor with 8.9 inch display to be announced at CeBIT

Asus EeePC successor with 8.9 inch display to be announced at CeBITI have one ...... it's a black 4G model that I' ve been using since Christmas. Overall the computer is great with fast boot times, very snappy response, and everything "just works". For the average user it has everything...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Notebooks, screen size, display, Asus EeePC successor, inch display, Asus eeePC, CeBit, ASUS

Discussion threads 2008-03-03

Palm Foleo with Linux threatens the Laptop

Palm Foleo with Linux threatens the LaptopSomeone else sees the use of thisWhile many were dissing this product from Palm I saw advantages unique to my needs. It is in no way a laptop replacement yet, But it looks like it will travel well. I commute by bicycle and...

Tags: E-mail, Notebooks, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linux, Palm Foleo, Palm Inc., laptop computer

Discussion threads 2007-07-02

Edubuntu update - it freakin' rocks

Edubuntu update - it freakin' rocksI'll get back to you, but...In intial testing, performance testing with 2 thin clients running off a P4 Edubuntu server was certainly good enough for basic productivity and web access. I'll update after a weekend of 4 kids pounding away on 3 thin clients...

Tags: Thin clients, MS JUST, thin client, Edubuntu, Xubuntu, server

Discussion threads 2007-05-10

When discretion really is the better part of valor

When discretion really is the better part of valorThanks, CD[i]I'd like to be pretty adept in a variety of operating systems (both server and client-based) so that I can make informed choices over the next couple of years. I can't very well lead a paradigm shift (if that's what's...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux

Discussion threads 2007-05-03

Which Linux distro for the desktop? The debate continues!

Which Linux distro for the desktop? The debate continues!After learning BSD, try Mac OS X againYou'll know so much more about Mac OS X after you've learned BSD.Your head is planted firmly in the sandIf you would take your head out of the sand and see what today's Linux...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, desktop, cube, O-O, Linux

Discussion threads 2007-03-06

Latest update on Negroponte's $100 laptop

Latest update on Negroponte's $100 laptopWell no kidding...Even people in the states for young kids Depending on exactly what it can do could purchase a 100 dollar laptop vs a base 500 dollar one. Makes HP, Compaq, Dell etc lose the clientèle they are looking to get. This isn't just...

Tags: INTERNET, PRODUCTIVITY, computer, laptop computer, $100 laptop

Discussion threads 2006-09-19