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Transitioning to Linux
Many computer users are intrigued about using Linux operating systems, but are afraid to do so because they thought it is too complicated. However, they just cannot resist the many benefits of using a Linux: it is a very reliable operating system that can perform multiple tasks at once, and most especially it is free. Learning Linux does not have to be a whole new boot camp training, as you can tr... [Read More]
US Department of Defense Finally Adopts Open Source
At last, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) takes a definite step in the right direction. It is official, the DoD adopts open source. Forge.mil is the proof. Owned by SourceForge.com, this new site will function as a storehouse for defense-related open source software. Currently, there are three projects on Forge.mil. The aim of the Bastille project is to help in automating server confi... [Read More]
What Makes Linux Different from Windows
More and more people are beginning to get curious about Linux operating system, especially when it comes to its performance. Imagine, your hard drive would only need a fraction of virtual memory for the same work you do while performing on Windows. What are the other differences that Linux is superior at compared to Windows? Let us find out.Linux uses smaller components than WindowsBeing a UNIX cl... [Read More]
How to Move from Windows to Linux
For a newbie in computer, when all you know about computers are about browsing the Net and watching videos on YouTube, changing your operating system may seem a little bit farfetched. However, there are several reasons why ditching your Windows away in favor of Linux may work wonders for you. For one, Linux is compatible for people who multitask in their computers all the time and tend to express ... [Read More]
Linux for Beginners
Even though Linux has been around for some time now. But it seems that there are still a lot of people who may have heard but do not really know what it is. Linux is a type of operating system for computers that is patterned after Unix. What has made it quite popular in the computing world is that it is a notable example of an open source software, a program that is offered and used for free and c... [Read More]
Windows vs. Linux
Since Windows and Linux are operating systems, comparing one from the other is inevitable. Although comparisons may differ since Windows and Linux both generally refer to operating systems that may have different versions and editions. And in the same manner, comparisons between the two operating systems can only be made from a general point of view. Open Source vs. Proprietary SoftwareA clear com... [Read More]
Blue Screen of Death Strikes Bird's Nest During Opening Ceremony
I wonder how bad the Chinese penal system is. I hope the guy responsible is sitll alive. During the past couple of months, everything on TV had a featuer of the Beijing Olympics. Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel have been featuring China in every angle, mostly their preparations for the Olympics. All the meticulous details that their government has taken to m... [Read More]
Ubuntu Officially Adopts Zimbra
Yahoo's open source email platform Zimbra has been making waves at Stanford and Ubuntu recently. At the LinuxWorld conference this week in San Francisco, Zimbra and Ubuntu have cemented their partnership.Ubuntu users have been using the Zimbra email platform for over a year now and at this week's conference, they've announced their partnership. "Since we first announced general a... [Read More]
Ubuntu Releases Ubuntu 8.0.4 for MID Developers
Mobile Internet Devices or MID's are a tough category to define. They lie somewhere between smartphones and ultramobile pc's (UMPC's). Here's how Intel defines them:"Mobile Internet Devices represent a new category of small, truly mobile devices that give you an amazing Internet experience -- allowing you to communicate with others, enjoy your favorite entertainment, and access in... [Read More]
Hardy Heron Has Landed
Ubuntu Linux according to a not-so-reliable survey is the most used Linux OS. Regardless of its unofficiality, Ubuntu has many good qualities that gain the respect of many users.The latest version, Ubuntu 8.04, codenamed Hardy Heron, is the second release of the OS that will have long term support. which means that security and maintenance updates will be available for this version for... [Read More]