Below is a list of the more popular eBook readers operating on e-paper technology and at the same time running Linux.
Read more »Why do netbook vendors make their own distribution?
The thing that's disappointing to me is that they all have their own Linux distribution. As a matter of fact, the Eee PC I talk about so much, comes with a custom version of Xandros that is based on Xandros and KDE.
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Mac OS X 10.5 vs. Ubuntu 8.10 Benchmarks
In our performance exploration of Ubuntu we now have additional tests to publish this morning. This time around we're switching out the hardware we're testing on to Intel's newer Core 2 series and we're comparing the performance of the x86 and x86_64 editions of Ubuntu 8.10 against Apple's Mac OS X 10.5.5 operating system.
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How will Windows 7 affect Linux?
As one commenter pointed out, Linux will continue to be Linux no matter how much money Microsoft spends or what Windows 7 does. Linux isn’t going away unless the entire Linux community decides to disperse and stop developing and growing. It’s not dependent on profit margins…or even marketing.
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You can have your computer and save money, too
Ever wonder how much money you could save on computing if you put your mind to it? PCs and Macs can be fabulously expensive if you want peak performance and bells and whistles. But a fairly modest investment is good enough for the basics of Internet and office applications.
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The pain-free guide to switching Linux distro
How to effortlessly swap between distros without losing files
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A Gnome Menu With Eye Candy
I want to discuss a new menu option for Gnome called, appropriately enough, GnoMenu.
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How to make your Linux computer boot faster
Your computer probably boots with grub, and in a grub configuration file, there is a "timeout" value that you can reduce. It is not recommended that you let it be less than 2, but if it is three or more, go ahead and change it.*
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Execute commands simultaneously on multiple servers Using PSSH/Cluster SSH/Multixterm
If you have multiple servers with similar or identical configurations (such as nodes in a cluster), it's often difficult to make sure the contents and configuration of those servers are identical.
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Portrait: FOSS legal leader Andrew Updegrove
Attorney Andrew Updegrove specializes in technology, intellectual property, and standards. While other lawyers can make the same claim, few have his credentials -- maintainer of an online repository about standards consortia, former board member of the Linux Foundation, and progenitor of a major open source license.
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Create a Bootable USB Drive the Easy Way in Ubuntu 8.10
The last time I needed to install Ubuntu on a system without a CD drive, my Eee PC, I created a bootable USB drive to run the graphical installer. The UNetbootin tool I used makes creating the USB system simple, but in Ubuntu 8.10 theres an even easier way.
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Splashtop moves into netbooks
The Splashtop instant-on Linux environment is included in the new Lenovo IdeaPad S10e netbook, marking the product's first appearance in that form factor. That news should come as no surprise, since netbooks' ultra-portability is a natural match for Splashtop's instant-on.
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Lisp @ Google: Killed in 2001 Reborn in 2008!
"... I did try to introduce Lisp to Google. Having had some experience selling Lisp at JPL I got all my ducks in a row, had a cool demo going, showed it to all the other members of the ads team, and had them all convinced that this was a good idea. The only thing left was to get approval from the VP of engineering. The conversation went something like this: ..."
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Kubuntu 8.10 + KDE 4 = Failed
After installing the latest KDE flavor of Ubuntu last night, I am supposed to write my initial impressions about it today, and I expected it to be good. Unfortunately, something unexpected happened. Kubuntu 8.10 "Intrepid Ibex" failed miserably after the installation.
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Microsoft Calls It Open Source, But It’s Not
Microsoft's CodePlex needs redoing after accusations that it is deceiving users and visitors
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