#1: Cu-SeeMe Pro

July 26, 2010
#1: Cu-SeeMe Pro

Cu-SeeMe Pro by White Pine Software Platform:     Windows NT / 98 / 2000 / Me / 95, Mac, Linux, Unix (2) 7 used & new from $2.49 (Ranking is updated hourly. Visit the Bestsellers in list for authoritative information on this product’s current rank.) (SHOP NOW…) Related items #3: Cu-SeeMe Pro #7: Microsoft Windows...
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Phoronix Benchmarking.. Statistically Significant?

July 26, 2010

Blogger Kevin Bowling takes a look at the never-ending stream of benchmarks from Phoronix, with various Linux distros pitted against each other and even different operating systems, and he wonders, are they bullshit? . Case in point, this Debian vs FreeBSD benchmark that was submitted to OSNews yesterday. (more here…) Related items Seeking the One True Linux:...
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Has Dell Dropped Ubuntu Linux?

July 26, 2010

Yes and no. PC Pro is reporting that one can no longer pick up consumer PCs preloaded with the popular Linux distribution, but that’s only if one’s trying to order online. (more…) Related items Canonical Delivers Ubuntu Advantage Service Offering for Linux Desktop and Server Users Installing Ubuntu Linux on a Netbook (Linux Today) Ubuntu Linux Gets Social with...
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Is Creating Graphical Environments an Artistic Endeavor?

July 25, 2010

openSUSE Revolution: “But every time people in the Linux community receive a push for artwork of a better quality, along come people who simply think this way, that your desktop is “just a tool.”" (read on…) Related items The Problem With The Linux Community (O’Reilly Media) Chrome Browser Runs on Mac, Extends Windows, Linux (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News) Desktop...
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Taking webm for a Spin

July 25, 2010

Montana Linux: “I first blogged about webm the day Google released it. It has taken some time but now I have full support for webm in my preferred Linux desktop distro (Fedora 13). I’ve been doing some testing and I have to say I’m impressed.” (read on…) Related items Why Top Linux Distros Are For Different Users...
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Man suspected of being ‘Back Street Bandit’ in custody

July 23, 2010

Bank surveillance photos/FBI The FBI released the bank surveillance photos of the alleged bank robber they are calling the “backstreet bandit.” By Brian R. Ballou and John R. Ellement, Globe Staff CHELSEA — The man suspected of being the… (read on…) Related items Microsoft updates Linux virtual machine support Ubuntu 10.04: A Second Look KDE 4.5 Screenshot Tour Warning: Five...
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Ten Reasons to Dump Windows and Use Linux

July 23, 2010

Whats your excuse for sticking with Windows? Here’s why there’s never been a better time to get rid of it. Linux – Microsoft Windows – Operating system – Microsoft – Articles (read here…) Related items Microsoft updates Linux virtual machine support Ubuntu 10.04: A Second Look KDE 4.5 Screenshot Tour Warning: Five Things to Know Before Switching to Linux Dell expands...
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Top 12 howlers Linux novices must avoid

July 23, 2010

Steer new Linux users past these 12 traps and suddenly life becomes easier, says Jack Wallen (read on…) Related items Freezing Maverick – behind the scenes on Ubuntu 10.10 Unattended Ubuntu installations made easy Linux Mint 9: A Fresh Spin on Ubuntu (Video Review) Red Hat Project Debuts Fedora 13 Linux ‘Goddard’ Getting Prism (LinuxPlanet)
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Red Hat moves deep on Enterprise virtualisation

July 23, 2010

MUMBAI, INDIA: Red Hat, Inc. has announced the next step in the integration of its enterprise-grade server and desktop virtualization portfolio with the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 2.2. (read on…) Related items The Most Popular Web Server Linux Is… Red Hat analyst recommends selling shares Red Hat executive to lead Meridian CEO of kiosk business is former...
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