March 15, 2009
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Linux doesn’t have much in the way of advertising. While Apple’s wonderful “I’m a Mac” TV ad campaign is famous, and Microsoft’s Bill Gates/Jerry Seinfeld ads are infamous, Linux really doesn’t have anything. Now, the Linux Foundation is trying to … Continue reading
March 12, 2009
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I was really happy when Dell started selling mainstream PCs with pre-installed Ubuntu Linux. The Austin, Texas-based company was the first to break the Microsoft line. Other companies, like Asus with the first netbook, Lenovo with its ThinkPads, and, finally, … Continue reading
March 11, 2009
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My compadre, David Coursey, doubts that Google will actually be partnering with any hardware vendor to deliver Google Android to users as a desktop Linux. Actually, David, I’m sticking with that prediction. Google will start rolling out its Linux desktop … Continue reading
March 9, 2009
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It’s not news that Microsoft will get Windows 7 out as fast as possible this year. Vista has been a complete dog, so Microsoft will rush to deliver what is essentially a cleaned-up, lightweight version. What is news is that … Continue reading
March 9, 2009
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Novell is in trouble. As Novell CFO Dana Russell said during the recent earnings call, “Our Linux business is dependent on large deals, which may result in some fluctuations of our quarterly invoicing. This quarter, we did not sign any … Continue reading
March 7, 2009
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Need another arrow in your Linux job-hunting quiver? Then you might want to check out the LPI (Linux Professional Institute), the Linux certification organization has launched its new “Security” exam elective for its top-level LPIC-3 certification program. The LPI has … Continue reading