Dell

It’s hard to believe that we’re in 2009 and 32 bit Microsoft Windows is still the dominant version of the operating system used in desktops and laptops everywhere. Almost 14 years ago have passed since Microsoft released its first consumer version of a 32 bit operating system in Windows ’95.
So the time has definitely long [...]

Linux enthusiast Gary Nielsen has listed a few reasons why his desktop is still running the Windows Vista operating system and not an Open Source alternative.
His top reason really goes back to my most recent post on this subject: Why Linux will always be stuck in the minority. (lack of good commercial software on the [...]

I’ve written a series of blog entries on this site documenting my frustrations with Ubuntu Linux on the desktop. In return for my efforts, I’ve been labeled a Microsoft shill or “fan boi”, an evil capitalist, and an obvious Linux hater who feels the need to antagonise Ubuntu users. Only one of those four labels [...]

It’s amazing what a difference a memory upgrade can mean for computer performance.
I’ve been running a Dell Dimension 5150 for about 18 months now with 1 gb RAM, Intel Dual Core 2.8 Ghz processor and a 250 gb SATA hard drive. I have been switching between Windows XP and Ubuntu Linux on this machine and [...]