As I had previously reported, Microsoft wasn’t going to let the MID market go to Linux. In a recent AP article it was confirmed that a version of Windows XP would be available until at least 2010. But it gets better. XP could be a around a year after Windows 7 is released. 2011, […]
The folks over at Sunbelt Software have announced a new licensing scheme designed with the home consumer in mind. They have expanded their licensing to ‘unlimited’ coverage for all PC’s in a single household. This new licensing will apply to all of their consumer products and cover all PC’s located in a single household. At […]
Intel is unveiling its 2nd generation Classmate PC that the company states is fully redesigned and that they call a Netbook. These new computers will be available to support both Linux and Windows XP. According to the Intel press release these new systems will be powered by:
The second-generation classmate PCs are built on Intel® Celeron® […]
Over at dell they are shifting their focus from custom configured systems to stock systems with little if any choice in the configurations. Dell who had previously been noted for the flexibility they offered when ordering a new PC, is now changing its focus and is choosing a business model that mimics HP and others […]
Over at Windows Vista News, Nick White, has resigned his position as part of the Vista Team Blog. During this past year Nick has provided superb information on what is happening with Vista, or should I say what was not happening with Vista. At times Nick took the lead in defending or apologizing for the […]
Over the past few weeks the default posting area for WordPress has had its moments when the default screen has not been coming up correctly. In speaking with two of my fellow Gnomies, the oracle aka Marc and dabrace1984 aka Doug, I have decided to try Windows Live Writer in addition to Firescribe and the […]
I spotted a TV advertisement this AM over on CNN for a site called Angie’s List. I did a Google and found the site. The site is basically designed to alert potential customers on which companies they should use for standard home repairs and which companies they should avoid. Kind of like a BBB but […]
