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Why Your Next Computer Might Be A Linux PC

Submitted by Don Watkins on Wed, 11/05/2008 - 01:14
ShareThisIt's the perfect storm. Computer manufacturers have figured out how to produce lightweight, low-end machines that cost very little just as the economy takes a big tumble.

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7 Apps Every Open Source Enthusiast Should Brag About

Submitted by Don Watkins on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 22:23
ShareThisThe conversation naturally goes from there to giving examples of Open Source programs this person might be using unwittingly. Here are X programs that the whole Open Source community is very proud of.

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Lower maintenance cost

Submitted by Don Watkins on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 22:07
ShareThisI came across a good article at SolidOffice. The author asserts that open source desktops cost less to maintain. Microsoft Windows requires an anti-virus and even if that anti-virus is free, there is a cost associated with scanning the hardware. Even on a high end machine virus scanning takes up CPU cycles and slows down the operation of the hardware.  Open source software is of course free and product updates and upgrades don't carry a hidden cost.

Upgrading to Ubuntu 8.10

Submitted by Don Watkins on Sun, 11/02/2008 - 12:58
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I just upgraded to Ubuntu 8.10 on my Dell 6400 notebook. I elected to do an in place upgrade from Ubuntu 8.04. Ubuntu has put together extremely well written documentation to guide you  through the process. As an experienced person who has done Windows upgrades I can assure you that upgrading Ubuntu is far easier and in my case was a snap.

Ubuntu 8.10 Server

Submitted by Don Watkins on Sat, 11/01/2008 - 05:36
ShareThisInteresting news that Ubuntu 8.10 Server edition has the tools to support virtualization out of the box. This could have a major impact on its acceptance. I've been a Ubuntu user since version 6.06 LTS. I'm currently running Ubuntu 8.04 on my Dell notebook which is my primary platform. I am going to download Ubuntu 8.10 server and test out its virtual machine capabilities.
Building on the Just Enough Operating System (JeOS) version launched last year, Ubuntu 8.10 ships with a Virtual Machine builder.

Ubuntu 8.10 Review

Submitted by Don Watkins on Sat, 11/01/2008 - 00:58
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This is a concise review of Ubuntu 8.10 and I found it on Digg.com. I hope you enjoy this. I'm excited about Ubuntu 8.10's new virtualization capabilities. Enjoy the video.

Linux to Ship on More Desktops than Windows

Submitted by Don Watkins on Fri, 10/31/2008 - 08:32
ShareThisFor those that decry the constant prediction of the “year of the Linux desktop” I am happy to say that next year Linux may actually ship on more desktops than Windows or the Mac. That is right, I said next year. What is driving this? Two words: fast boot.

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Ubuntu's Intrepid Ibex on the loose [pics]

Submitted by Don Watkins on Fri, 10/31/2008 - 08:32
ShareThisCanonical plans to release Ubuntu 8.10, aka Intrepid Ibex, on Thursday. This latest installment of Linux for desktop computers and servers strives to be easy to use, a tough challenge given the complexities of Linux.

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