itmanagement.earthweb.com - 12/31/2008
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Linux on the desktop faces some nasty realities in 2009, including a vastly improved Windows 7, an increasing use of the MacOS, and a broader move by Google with their proprietary Linux solution currently called Android. The most interesting product set to hit the market is Phoenix ...
engadget.com - 12/31/2008
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engadget.com —
While EMTEC clearly knows how to have a
good time, it's getting back to business with the...
Gdium. If you'll recall, we heard about this here netbook eons ago, but since then, we've been too overwhelmed by countless Eee models and various changes in ...
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EMTEC bringing 10-inch Gdium netbook to America for $400
sourcelabs.com - 1/3/2009
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sourcelabs.com —
SourceLabs Support Suite for Linux & Open Source
Java helps you Discover, Identify and Solve faults, crashes,...
defects and other key system issues. The Support Suite for Linux & Open Source Java makes life easier for Systems Administrators, IT ...
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Technology for Better Open Source Support
venturebeat.com - 1/3/2009
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venturebeat.com —
Since our post yesterday about Google’s Android platform
running on netbooks , we’ve been asked a lot...
of questions. Here are the most frequent questions and their answers. Do you think Android could run on laptops or PCs? The simple ...
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An FAQ about those Android netbooks
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Desktop Android, HyperSpace, and the Future of Desktop Linux [OStatic]
GigaOM Network —
... While a lot of the 2009 predictions about open source and Linux are rosy, here is a decidedly negative take from Datamation. Among the predictions: The "marginal run" that Ubuntu and OpenOffice had for the desktop will come to a screeching halt, and a desktop derivative of Google Android (which is Linux-based) will be a surprise success. Some of the points made are good, but some I definitely disagree with. ...
Desktop Android, HyperSpace, and the Future of Desktop Linux
OStatic blogs —
... While a lot of the 2009 predictions about open source and Linux are rosy, here is a decidedly negative take from Datamation. Among the predictions: The "marginal run" that Ubuntu and OpenOffice had for the desktop will come to a screeching halt, and a desktop derivative of Google Android (which is Linux-based) will be a surprise success. Some of the points made are good, but some I definitely disagree with. ...
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ostatic.com 12/31/2008 — While a lot of the 2009 predictions about open source and Linux are rosy, here is a decidedly negative take from Datamation . Among the predictions: The "marginal run" that Ubuntu and OpenOffice had for the desktop will come to a screeching ...
We already had the year of the Linux desktop
blogs.computerworld.com 12/30/2008 — You may not see it, but we've already had several years of the Linux desktop. In fact, if you think about it, almost all of you, even those of you who would never leave Windows, are already using Linux desktop applications every day.
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Why Windows 7 will crush Linux | NetworkWorld.com Community
networkworld.com 1/12/2009 — Okay it is no secret that Linux has not been able to crack the desktop, either at the home or at the workplace. Not to ignored either is that Windows lost some desktops last year (a little over 3%),but letâs not panic just yet, Windows still owns ...
Over 30 Must-Have Open Source Resources
ostatic.com 2/9/2009 — Periodically, we here at OStatic like to round up our ongoing collections of open source resources, tutorials, reviews and project walkthroughs. These educational tools are a central part of the goal here at the site. We regularly round up the best ...
The best three Linux introductions for beginners
blogs.computerworld.com 1/20/2009 — There are good ways to pick up Linux, and then there are some really bad ones. Here's my pick of the top three Linux ways for a newbie to start using Linux.
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2009: Year of the Linux Revolution
fastcompany.com 12/22/2008 — As our software becomes more Web-centric and our devices cheaper, Linux is becoming the operating system on everyone’s lips for 2009. Sorry, Microsoft [MSFT]. If this week’s news is any indication, you’ve been served.
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Linux keeps dying
crunchgear.com 1/27/2009 —
Hey guys! Guess what! It’s another post about how Windows is kicking the crap out of Linux! Robin Harris over at ZDNet asserts that “Microsoft has kicked Linux to the curb, claiming an 80% attach rate for netbooks.” Wow!
Harris ...
To Linux or not to Linux?
education.zdnet.com 2/19/2009 — One request that actually made it past the budget gods for FY10 was 60 convertible Classmate PCs (30 for each of two schools). These will replace aging stationary labs in the schools, freeing up needed space and allowing for redeployment of the older ...
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Google Code
code.google.com 12/19/2008 — Project Description Google Gadgets for Linux provides a platform for running desktop gadgets under Linux, catering to the unique needs of Linux users. It s compatible with the gadgets written for Google Desktop for Windows as well as the Universal ...
How To Choose The Best Linux For Your Business | Hardware & Software
bmighty.com 1/29/2009 — Subscription-Based Offerings Companies such as Red Hat, Novell, Xandrox, and Mandriva charge subscription fees that include software updates, documentation, and technical support. These fees vary quite a bit, based upon the type and number of Linux ...
AMD unleashes open-source 3D code —
The Register 12/31/2008
Big bang in the GPUniverse AMD has released "the fundamental Linux code" needed to develop open-source 3D-acceleration drivers for its R600 and R700 ATI graphic-processors series.…
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