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ostatic.com - 1/30/2009
Linux Notebooks, When Netbooks Won't Do
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I like hardware. When I say this, I don't mean gadgets (although I don't turn those away either), I mean hardware . I like to build desktops, from chassis to power supply to motherboard to peripheral cards. I like desktops because I feel I have control over what goes in them, as well as what I ...
distrowatch.com - 2/3/2009
Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD.
— distrowatch.com — Welcome to this year's 5th issue DistroWatch Weekly! As Linux personalities go, there is nobody more famous... than Linus Torvalds, the man who started it all by developing the Linux kernel in 1991; read on for our exclusive interview with the chief ... (more) Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD.

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HP releases netbook interface for Ubuntu
downloadsquad.com - 2/5/2009
HP releases netbook interface for Ubuntu
— downloadsquad.com — Hewlett Packard has released a custom version of Ubuntu Linux designed for netbooks. For the HP Mini... 1000 Mi Edition , to be exact. Under the hood, the operating system is based on Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron. That means it can run pretty much any ... (more) HP releases netbook interface for Ubuntu

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How To Choose The Best Linux For Your Business | Hardware & Software
bmighty.com - 1/29/2009
How To Choose The Best Linux For Your Business | Hardware & Software
— bmighty.com — 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 ... (more) How To Choose The Best Linux For Your Business | ...

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