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Dell Offers Ubuntu On Their XPS & Studio Systems

Dell continues to amaze me in that they are now expanding their offer of Linux based computer systems. The once Windows only OEM is now offering Ubuntu 8.04 on the following models:
Dell Inspiron 530N
Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor E2180 (1MB, 2.00GHz, 800FSB)
Ubuntu 8.04 with DVD Playback
19 inch SE198WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel Monitor
16x DVD+/-RW Drive
Starting at […]

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Vista Upgrade or Downgrade - Does It Void The OEM Warranty?

Before I start this article, let me just say this. I am somewhat unsure of the total accuracy of what some are saying on the Internet, about users rights to either Upgrade or Downgrade their copy of Windows Vista.  I believe the reason for some of the confusion is because we users would be dealing […]

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Would A Clean Install Of Vista Fix OEM Machines?

For the past month I have been reading the experiences of Ed Bott over at ZD-Net, who has written a series of articles about  Windows Vista. In one article Ed takes on two Sony Vaio OEM systems in which he shares his take on doing a clean install of Vista vs the factory install with […]

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Anyone Tried EC Battery For Laptop Batteries?

Since sales of laptops now tops 50% of all new PC sales, replacing failing batteries in laptops is a hot topic. So I was interested when a reader sent in this link about a company in Fremont, CA. I took a look at the EC Battery website and found that the pricing appeared to be […]