November 3, 2008
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I don’t get it. Why in the world are people reporting that seven out of ten Asus PCs is news. Hello. Wake up call. Nine in ten PCs, counting Macs as PCs, are already running Windows. The news, the real … Continue reading
October 31, 2008
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My former colleague, Joe Wilcox, observes that he doesn’t think it’s a big deal that Microsoft handed out laptops to bloggers, analysts and reviewers loaded with the Windows 7 alpha. He adds that “All week, I have watched for someone … Continue reading
October 30, 2008
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In 2009, more Linux-powered desktops will sell then will Windows-powered ones. Sounds crazy doesn’t it? Think again. What’s happened is that people don’t just want; they’re demanding that their computers boot-up Right Now. Vendors aren’t fools, so they’re delivering laptops … Continue reading
October 27, 2008
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A popular question in desktop circles is “Can anyone make money from the Linux desktop?” Canonical CEO and Ubuntu founder, Mark Shuttleworth’s answer is “I don’t think anyone can make money from the Linux desktop.” Yes, that’s right. The man … Continue reading
October 24, 2008
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For years, the mom-in-law had resisted getting a computer of her own. She just doesn’t like technology. Everyone knows the old joke about people who are so slow when it comes to using technology that they never managed to set … Continue reading
October 19, 2008
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I was looking for a mini-notebook the other day for my mom-in-law at a Best Buy when I happened to hear a senior sales guy telling a newbie the 411 on selling PCs. “You sell them either Vista, or, if … Continue reading