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Ubuntu 8.10 released!!
Go to http://www.ubuntu.com/ and download yourself a copy today!
This version might just be the best yet. I have relied on Sidux for several months now and installed the last daily build (dated 10/28/2008) on a clean partition in my Dell Inspiron 8600. I must say I am awestruck at some of the new features.
The good:
Connecting [...]
Posted: October 30th, 2008 under new.
Tags: new, ubuntu
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Dell & Ubuntu
Dell is selling more Ubuntu desktops and laptops! If you want a good system, check Dell’s lineup. I use Dell systems and as consumer systems go, they rank quite high for a Linux box. You get support from Canonical, the parent company behind Ubuntu.
link to Dell’s Linux site
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Posted: August 28th, 2008 under external, hardware, new.
Tags: dell, hardware
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Penguins can fly
Yet again, don’t we all wish we could fly? Linux gives us wings… This is a well thought out youtube video mashup of the April 1, 2008 BBC joke. Enjoy if your flash player works or the site is not blocked.
Posted: August 12th, 2008 under new.
Tags: video
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Pearson Education/InformIT
Check out a hot contest from our Book Review sponsor Pearson Education/InformIT.Just click to register EACH month and get chance to win cool prizes!!! No, really. These guys sponsor the books we review. Spend 1 minute completing the entry form and I’m sure you’ll be happier. Heck, do it in Firefox and let it save [...]
Posted: August 11th, 2008 under new.
Tags: contest, sponsor
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wonderful technology when it works. I have used a laptop with built-in Bluetooth support for over 2 years. What I do mainly with my bluetooth is use a small IOgear bluetooth mouse. This makes things so simple with zero dongles for connection. Nothing to break your USB ports or get in the [...]
Posted: August 10th, 2008 under hardware, new.
Tags: bluetooth, hardware
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