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Xubuntu 8.04 stellar on low-power machines: I finally had the chance to install Xubuntu 8.04 on a laptop for another of my kids this weekend. My first attempt to install Xubuntu (Ubuntu running the Xfce interface instead of Gnome and generally considered lighter and faster than other *buntus) on a seriously aging and memory starved...; Tags: Ubuntu, Video, Hardware, Xfce, Microsoft Windows, Corporate Communications, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-05-04
"Lightweight" Linux?: "Lightweight" Linux?Xfce window managerXfce is a nice fast lightweight window manager for old i486 machines.http://www.xfce.org/The Min Spec's for A Linux SystemThe Min Spec's for A Linux SystemAssuming you are using Xvesa instead of a more robust xServer ande using fluxbox/blackbox as WM Manager you can get away with a 486DX...; Tags: Broadband Internet, Network technology, OPEN SOURCE, http://www.goosee.com/puppy/, DSL, MB Linux Distro, Winmodem, Puppy, DSL IS, Min Spec, XFce, Linux, Austrumi; Discussion threads 2005-09-14

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SCO chief testifies: 'Linux is a copy of Unix': SCO chief testifies: 'Linux is a copy of Unix'there a few people that are out of realitymac bride is one ballmer is also a other one keep spinning idiot spinning .......They aren't dead yet? ]:)The sad thing is......I strongly suspect that he really believes it.Words right outta...; Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Unix, SCO Group Inc., LINUX IS, SCO Chief; Discussion threads 2008-05-02
If my kid doesn't like Linux now...: ...then I'll give him Vista. I finally had the chance to install Ubuntu 8.04 on his laptop last night, wiping out an unhappy 64-bit Kubuntu 7.10 installation. His final words before I took the laptop were, "Just save my music." Typical teenager. So I backed up...; Tags: Desktop, CD, NVidia Corp., Laptop Computer, Vista Business DVD, Linux, Notebooks, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-04-28
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
3 days from Shanghai: 3 days from ShanghaiIt doesn't really need any mouse buttons.You can set it up in preferences, so all you need do is a two finger tap on the track pad for a right mouse button click and a single finger tap works as a left button. You can set...; Tags: Desktops, Mice, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2008-02-15
Mythbusters on tech headaches: Mythbusters on tech headachesCrapware on Linux systems...."Good point, but I wonder how long it will be until we start seeing low-cost Linux systems loaded with crapware so the companies selling them can increase profit margins?" I hope the manufactures learn their lesson that we rather pay more and not have...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, DVI, Linux, tech headach, MythBusters, Motorola Razr, Linux system, Dopod; Discussion threads 2008-01-30
(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
Desktop Linux most popular topic of 2007: Desktop Linux most popular topic of 2007How can MS strike back?The interesting question has to be "How would MS deal with serious interest in Linux by its OEMs?" Up to now, that has not even been a concern since Desktop Linux still is not at a point where it...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linux, desktop Linux, desktop, Ubuntu; Discussion threads 2007-12-18
A purple Classmate!: My new evaluation Linux Classmate arrived last night and, much to my youngest son's delight, it was purple. Much to my delight, this particular machine worked flawlessly out of the box, unlike the previous Linux-based Classmate I test drove. Intel's thoughts on the problems? It's a beta...; Tags: Memory Card, Storage, Laptop Computer, Intel Corp., Linux, Notebooks, Memory, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2007-11-02
Dead hardware I can sink my teeth into: Dead hardware I can sink my teeth intoXubuntu rocks!Xubuntu is the OS for old machines. Less eye candy than Ubuntu and Edubuntu with Gnome, and Kubuntu with KDE. But man, do those old PIII's become fast again!Tip: consider a PIII 450 Mhz, 192 MB RAM and 4 GB disk space...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Xubuntu, teeth, older equipment, hardware; Discussion threads 2007-11-01
Dead hardware I can sink my teeth into: No, this isn't some post-Halloween, sugar-induced bit of insanity. Over the last couple of months, I've received almost 20 laptops from the US Army Corps of Engineers. Those of you who have been reading this blog for a while know that USACE have been my best source of...; Tags: Laptop Computer, Computer, Productivity, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2007-10-31
Your Classmate PC questions answered: Your Classmate PC questions answeredI Wonder Which Machine Will Be The FirstTo fill with malware, adware, spyware, viruses, and update itself and reboot without permission?I wonder....RE: How much do they cost and where can I buy them?Rough estimates? OLPC is about $200, or $400 for two and you get one...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, OPEN SOURCE, Classmate PC, computer, One Laptop Per Child project; Discussion threads 2007-10-26
One MacBook with a Thinkpad keyboard please (or OS X running on Windows, when hell freezes over): One MacBook with a Thinkpad keyboard please (or OS X running on Windows, when hell freezes over)I bet you that...I can navigate around any app faster with my touchpad then you can with your pointing stick. I was honestly surprised by this blog. Never before have I heard of...; Tags: Mice, Keyboards, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Inc., Nothing, mouse, keyboard, touch typist, typist, Touch Pad, IBM ThinkPad, Apple MacBook; Discussion threads 2007-08-10
What's the point of Gobuntu?: What's the point of Gobuntu?DebianKeep in mind that Ubuntu is based on Debian, which is the all-the-way-to-the-limit [i]software libre[/i]-only distribution. Reading between the lines, Shuttleworth has been catching flack from the hard-core Debian faithful and decided to give them what they've been asking for: a pure-[i]libre[/i] version of Ubuntu.Useful?...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Sort-of, Gobuntu, software, Ubuntu, Debian, Apple Mac OS X; Discussion threads 2007-07-12
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
Your mom Kubuntus!: Sorry, my students' steady stream of "your mom" jokes brings out my inner 14-year old. However, this is the first in my series this summer of training for the masses (see * for dummies) and the point is that your mom (or your grandmother, or your most typewriter-bound secretary)...; Tags: Training for the masses, Education Technology; Blog posts 2007-06-19
Three more things that the Linux community don't get: Three more things that the Linux community don't getThe unholy trinity of modern computing...... is as follows:1. For those with money and/or an image fetish - the Mac2. For the geeks - Linux3. For the rest - WindowsAnd that is how it will stay for the forseeable future unless...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linux-on-the-desktop, Linux, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-05-23
Edubuntu update - still rocking: Edubuntu update - still rockingFOSSED?Are you going to be going to FOSSED Free and Open Source Software in EDucation this summer? I have a few friends from Yorktown High School in Alexandria, VA who will be demoing Edubuntu there. It's intended for teachers and administrators, and since you're...; Tags: Performance management, OPEN SOURCE, Edubuntu, KDE; Discussion threads 2007-05-14