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Lenovo has announced that they are no longer going to support Linux on their computer systems. Lenovo had originally embraced Novell Linux on their computer system, but has decided to stop providing any type of Linux OS on any of their consumer models. A Lenovo executive has stated that:
Ray Gorman, Lenovo’s executive director of communications, [...]

In a surprise move, NVidia has decided to get out of the chipset business. Rumors have it that manufacturers have already canceled orders for the upcoming nForce 7 series of chips. In an article from Digitimes Mobos it states:
It is still early days and not all the facts are known at the time of writing, [...]

Though the gains are small, each quarter Apple continues to gain market share on its PC rivals according to the latest research by Gartner. Apple has a 8.5% share of the market for the 2nd Quarter of 2008. The largest vendors, HP at 25.3% and Dell at 31.9% continue their lions share of the sales [...]

You’ve heard of the next wave of computers, those little laptops which go by various names, UMPC, Netbook, or even mini-laptops. But I was surprised when I read one person’s review who doesn’t care for the little guys. The review was based on a mini using Windows XP. He even admits that he hasn’t used [...]

Just when you thought we would be getting away from more ‘crapware’ on new computers, Microsoft and HP strike up a deal to install more gunk. Microsoft has announced that HP computers will come with Microsoft Live Search Toolbar which will take advantage of Microsoft’s wonderful new Silverlight technology.
According to this press release which states:
 Microsoft [...]

A reader responded to an article from back in March 24, 2007 [here], and stated they were having issues with their HP system using Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate edition. This jogged my memory and made me wonder how many others are suffering slow performance because of what we call ‘crapware’. Most notable of the freebie [...]

As most of you are well aware, the State of New York has won a victory against Dell computer, stating the company used bait and switch tactics against some consumers. The complaint was recently upheld by a New York judge, so the state is no proceeding against Dell and now has posted a complaint form [...]

Back in October 2007 I posted an article referencing wireless problems on certain HP and Compaq models here.
Reader Donna  posted this comment this morning:
For everyone with a problem with HP Laptops check out this link. Have it ready if you call HP for support because they won’t tell you about it. You will have to [...]

“Congratulations, You’re Not Getting A Dell,” so says Tiger Direct in its advertising flyer. In the same advertising flyer, Tiger Direct gives six reasons not to buy a Dell. It then lists Acer, Lenovo, Sony, HP, Toshiba, and Gateway brand names as the six reasons. Next the folks at Tiger Direct pit the six brands [...]