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arstechnica.com - 1/15/2009
Indie dev suggests peers should support OS X, Linux gaming
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An independent developer from Wolfire Games has made the case that his peers should be supporting OS X and Linux with cross-platform games for a number of easy to grasp reasons. In the face of heavy competition, this simple strategy could be the key to success. Read More...
networkworld.com - 1/12/2009
Why Windows 7 will crush Linux | NetworkWorld.com Community
— networkworld.com — 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 let’s not panic just yet, Windows still owns ... (more) Why Windows 7 will crush Linux | NetworkWorld.com Community

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Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick | USB Pen Drive Linux
pendrivelinux.com - 1/16/2009
Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick | USB Pen Drive Linux
— pendrivelinux.com — Carry a portable Linux version with you on a USB flash pen drive. Easily bring your portable... desktop with you wherever you go. Portable USB Linux Desktop Screenshot with Compiz USB Linux installation enables you to install a portable Linux operating ... (more) Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick | USB ...

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blogs.computerworld.com - 1/20/2009
The best three Linux introductions for beginners
— blogs.computerworld.com — 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. read more (more) The best three Linux introductions for beginners

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On Games, Google and Geeks' T-Shirt Sizes
LinuxInsider — ... hand: "It's because of 'World of Warcraft.' I just know it," asserted RBobby. Much Ado About Gaming Speaking of which, there just may be something to that. Gaming has been a hot topic on the Linux blogs over the past few weeks, with several different articles asserting that it will be key to winning mainstream Linux acceptance. First, a post by Matt Asay on CNet picked up on an article by Andrew Min titled, "Why games are the key to Linux adoption." Then came an Ars Technica piece discussing a blog post by Jeff Rosen of Wolfire Games urging his ...

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