Intel has started shipping their Classmate computers to emerging markets in the hope of bringing technology to those students who can not afford it. The Classmate computer is currently being shipped to such countries as Brazil, Chile, Nigeria, China, India, Indonesia, Libya, Malaysia, , Pakistan, Thailand, Philippines, , Turkey and Vietnam and others, totaling 25 [...]
During the past several weeks there are been several surveys which seem to indicate that the public is favoring HP systems over Dell and that HP is still maintaining a slight lead in new PC sales over its rival. Also notebooks are maintaining their edge in sales over desktops by about 1% of sales.
And as [...]
Google has added more tools to its every popular Google pack of software, making Google even more powerful. The recent additions of Norton Security Scan and Spyware Doctor Starter Edition both provide free tools to keep your system free of critters and bugs. And their new Google Photo Screensaver provides a nice touch for those [...]
I’m confused. Isn’t Linux free, like in open source free. And if the word free and open source seem to be what Linux advocates all say is the best of both worlds, than how can a group say they own a part of Linux? I don’t get it.
Well that is what the Free Software Foundation [...]
Well the Dell on again, off again love affair with Linux is on again. At least that is the word from Dell’s blog site. According to the figures that Dell received, almost 70% of people who responded said they would use Linux for either work or home systems. Now will come the biggest challange Dell [...]
It’s been almost six weeks since the original postings that Firefox was going to dress up their add on website and also eliminate some of the toys people use, aka extensions. So today I took a look at the new site. It does appear that some site rearrangement took place, but using words like ‘new’ [...]
Our good friends in Redmond must be using the new math when they are boasting of a sales figure that just doesn’t make sense. I have read several articles about Microsofts claims of selling 20 million ‘licenses’ of Vista in 30 days. In fact I was so impressed that I tossed my XP laptop in [...]
There is a interesting story about a woman who bought a new Compaq laptop and was having problems with her keyboard. The keys were sticking and the space bar was sluggish to respond. So she uninstalled Windows that came on her system and installed Ubuntu. The problem still was happening which indicated that it most [...]
During the past several weeks , I have read 3 or 4 articles about how much RAM Vista really needs. And to add to the confusion, Microsoft themselves recommend at least 1G of RAM for Vista Ready machines, and another article says 4G is best.
First things first. We must always remember that Microsoft is always [...]
Back in December [here] and again in January, [here] I posted two articles about the $150 Laptop. I received some scathing replies and also a reply from one of the backers of the new laptop. And as I had mentioned, I would be keeping tabs on how Lite Appliances was doing.
So I took [...]
The FCC [Federal Communication Commission] a regulatory agency for the US government, is going to take another look at some of the procedures they first outlined back in 2005. And it looks like they may need help so I thought I would present my own views, since I am a expert broadband user. I [...]
Today I get to say something good about Vista since the moons around Jupiter are aligned with Orion in the northern quadrant with the old planet, Pluto, that has been thrown out of outer space. Actually I don’t have a clue as to what I just said, but Vista deserves some explanation and hopefully [...]
I found this commentary interesting and I thought I would share it with all of you. This was posted in the Lockergnome forum by Gordan Keenan. I left his comments as is:
“I have (over the last three weeks) had the opportunity to work at different places that have recently purchased new Dell Computer Equipment. [...]
It always amazes me how many people still do not have a clue about how to send email. Most email software comes with a TO:, CC, and BCC for a purpose people. Use it! Also the ” >>>>>>” and chopped up sentences are annoying. And if you wish to include my email addy in a [...]
Make sure your system is up to date and that you have the latest protections in place.
AVG anti-virus: 03/24/07
Norton anti-virus: 03/21/07
McAfee anti-virus: 03/21/07
Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE: 03/22/07
Spybot Search and Destroy: 03/21/07
Microsoft Windows Defender: 03/22/07
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Linspire has announced that they will begin offering CrossOver Linux through Click-N-Run starting immediately. CrossOver Linux allows Windows programs to run in a Linux environment. Though I haven’t personally tried the software product myself, the folks at Linspire describes the software as:
“CrossOver Linux allows you to install many popular Windows productivity applications, plugins [...]
Back in February, 2006 there was a demonstration by David Han who is a research scientist for NYU. His intuitive ‘interface free,’ using his finger tips only, demonstrates the future of computing. After viewing what Mr. Han did with the computer, I actually said to myself, “WOW.”
What is interesting about this concept is that [...]
Dear Bill,
I’ve got a problem. Last week while Windows Vista Ultimate was sitting idle, no programs open, no updates being downloading, no nothing, my system just froze up. No mouse, no keyboard, nothing. I couldn’t get it unfroze. I tried ALL of the tricks I know, nada.
Fortunately I have my system to power off when [...]
The Internet is being bombarded with talk about Microsoft Windows Vista and there are plenty of different views with both pros and cons of the new operating system. Some are looking at a alternatives to Windows, whether it be Linux or an Apple box.
Let me first say that I know nothing about Apple except for [...]
So I’m sitting at my laptop, and I said to myself, “Ron,” (this is what I call myself) “do you know what’s missing in Vista?” The skies parted, birds began singing, the sun was shining brightly and then a voice - not a normal human voice, but a voice from up above - spoke. (Now, [...]
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