Asus is blaming Intel, not Microsoft, for a shortage of Linux based Eee PC’s in the UK. The popular Linux based computers are in short supply and have been sold out, while the less popular Windows XP models are still available. It was at first thought that the shortage was a possible plot by Microsoft […]
Microsoft is getting serious about making sure that those ultra low-cost computers that will be hitting the market in mass will be powered by Windows and not Linux. Microsoft has contacted OEMs and is offering a version of Windows XP Home edition for very low pricing to try and stay competitive with Linux boxes. […]
During the past month we have all read about the major shift in policy in the Cuban government that is slowly allowing its people more access to technology. The Cuban government is even allowing folks to buy computers as reported by the Associated Press.
HAVANA (AP) — Cubans are getting wired. Computers went on sale to […]
Like the movie ET, phoning home is becoming a standard for some computers who now can call home. Systems which are armed with tracking technology are being recovered from all over the world after being stolen. According to this article which states:
Alan McInnes, general manager with the Association of Chief Police Officers crime prevention initiatives, […]
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, […]
Dell’s latest laptop offerings now include a rugged new design that the computer company claims is even better than the competition’s. On its Web site Dell states that the new laptop will offer the following advantages:
Rugged and Ready
The Latitude XFR D630 is Dell’s first fully ruggedized notebook. Designed for outstanding performance in virtually any environment, […]
My buddy Charlie in California sent me this. It just shows some of the frustrations that people have using computers. It’s funny. Enjoy.
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Thanks Charlie.
