Ah yes, Linux. The darling of the technology community. The glowing beacon perched atop the tower built of the hard-work, blood, sweet tears, and carpal tunnel leading the masses to the holy-land known as "open source". Proof positive that we don't need those greedy bastard corporations in order to get online and whine about how much we don't need those greedy bastard corporations godd*mnit!
Read more »Here's why I don't run Linux on my desktop
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One more Linux user, one less Windows support headache
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My Aunt Jean has an older computer for which I have provided support in the past. What kind of support, you ask? You know. Sure you do. Windows XP support. “My computer has been running slower and slower lately, could you take a look at it?” and “Sound stopped working!” and “I think I may have a virus”.
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Ubuntu Tip:How to remove,install and reconfigure xorg without reinstalling ubuntu
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The X.Org Server (officially the X.Org Foundation Open Source Public Implementation of X11) is the X server in the official reference implementation of the X Window System.
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Linux users show their love for indie game
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Indie game developer Koonsolo just revealed some surprising sales statistics on the Linux version of their game. 7 months ago they released their game 'Mystic Mine', and in that time the Linux version sold more copies than the version for Windows. Yet they get plenty more website visits from Windows users.
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Ubuntu Linux - 5 things to stem the tide of Windows 7
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Come this October, Windows 7 will go on sale, and this release, I strongly believe will be one of the greatest challenges Linux will ever face. Ubuntu Linux will also make a release within that same time and given the generally positive reviews that Windows 7 has received, it is going to be a very difficult time for Canonical to market Ubuntu.
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Cave Dwellers Give Ubuntu Two Thumbs Up
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A couple of weeks ago, I wrote, "Has Linux Fallen Into a Well?." It was a tale of two brothers, aka The Cave Dwellers, who had too many complaints and angst concerning the Windows XP installation on my wife's old HP DV-5000 laptop. Reinstalling XP didn't do any good the last time I did it, so I decided to give them Ubuntu 9.04 in its place.
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IDG on IDC+BSA Deception, OpenOffice.org Growth, and Thoughts on ODF
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IDG makes an attempt at criticism of its very own output (poor attempt, obviously); OpenOffice.org grows regardless
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More Thoughts About the Microsoft CodePlex Foundation: New Links
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The Mono team brings the iPhone closer to Microsoft's turf; CodePlex Foundation analysed further
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Getting Started with Money Manager Ex
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While I have some knowledge of double entry accounting, GnuCash is simply too complex for managing a checkbook and performing simple budgeting. In June, I published a post on HomeBank criticizing its inability to support split categories. At that time I installed Money Manager Ex. For a few weeks I ran it side by side with AceMoney. It is now the only money manager I use.
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OpenGoo Review - DIY Web Office
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Available in DIY or "with tech support" versions OpenGoo lacks some functionality, it has limited file formats, but, frees users from being tied to a web app provider.
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Best of both worlds: twin
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I have mentioned a lot of console applications over the past few weeks, but usually either in conjunction with screen-vs, or with something running under X, like Musca. There is a middle ground, so to speak.
Read more »Google unlocks data restrictions, announces Data Liberation efforts
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Google is unlocking its data door by launching a new initiative called Data Liberation, an approach to engineering that allows users to move their data - be it pictures, mail or documents - from Google’s servers to any other location.
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Good News, id Tech 5 Is Likely Coming To Linux
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Contrary to earlier reports stating that the forthcoming id Tech 5 engine from id Software would likely not be ported to Linux due to the involved work, cost, and lackluster Linux graphics drivers (according to John Carmack), it looks like we will end up seeing this next-generation game engine running with Linux.
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CableCards and Linux
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Microsoft announced this past week that anyone could now purchase a CableCard and install it themselves. No need for OEM help or dealing with pesky cable company rental fees. CableCard allows computer systems to view digital TV transmissions without the aid of a cable box or equivalent.
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CrunchEee — the bad-ass netbook Linux for snobs.
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CrunchEee comes with the custom Array.org kernel built-in, so WPA-encypted WiFi and the unique ad-hoc connection of Joikuspot are supported on start-up. There’s also an Eee-specific panel that lets you manage Bluetooth connections, your webcam and also gives you some performance presets for your Asus machine.
And… that’s about all you get. Seriously.
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