March 2, 2009
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I grew up dirt-poor in the middle of West Virginia on my grandparents’ stories of the Great Depression. We’re not even close to being that bad yet. But, when it’s you without a job, when you’re not able to draw … Continue reading
March 1, 2009
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Want a great Linux netbook for a great price? Then, give Dell’s Ubuntu-powered Mini 9 a try. I like netbooks. They tend to be small, powerful and you can easily get them with Linux. Not all netbooks are created equal, … Continue reading
February 27, 2009
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Microsoft’s decision to sue TomTom — and in the process take on Linux — isn’t likely to affect your use of Linux. As of now, that’s the concensus among experts. But if Microsoft wants a fight — oh boy, is … Continue reading
February 27, 2009
by sjvn01
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What’s what with Microsoft’s patent claims, and a modest suggestion on how to avoid all this patent nonsense now, and in the future: Get the FAT out! At first glance, Microsoft suing TomTom, the navigation device manufacturer, for patent violations, … Continue reading
February 26, 2009
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I’ve been talking to a lot of smart people about the Microsoft/TomTom lawsuit. One thing we all pretty much agree on is that this lawsuit doesn’t make a lot of sense. First, the Linux file system-related patents are, in a … Continue reading
February 25, 2009
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Once a year, Microsoft president Steve Ballmer, would proclaim that Linux violated some of Microsoft patents. Then, he wouldn’t do anything about it. Now, perhaps, he has. In the U.S. District Court in Seattle, Microsoft sued Tom-Tom (PDF Link) on … Continue reading