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Windows Fanatics - Sep 23, 2008
Over the past few weeks I’ve been fooling around with several Linux distributions (distros). For those who don’t know, “Linux” is a core operating system (kernel), around which various programming teams have built a …
Also tagged: software, operating systems, unix, bill s web, wubi, k i s s
IT Professionals - Sep 4, 2008
One thing I will never miss from my days in the PC repair business was having to explain to a client that their PC was no longer. The matter goes from bad to worse when there are concerns regarding the expense for …
Also tagged: windows, gnomereport, os x, vmware, legacy software
IT Professionals - Aug 21, 2008
Previously, I spoke of providing a decent backup solution for new computers users who are making a new PC purchase. Well, after doing a little research, I found a solution that is not only cross platform, it is dead …
Also tagged: windows, mac, backup, flash drive, gnomereport, hard driver
Linux Fanatics - Aug 6, 2008
In a previous article at Mad Penguin, I shared my opinions and overall vision of the state of Linux wireless today. In this latest installment, I will demonstrate exactly how one can have a simple way to implement …
Also tagged: access, how to, wi fi, wireless internet
Linux Fanatics - Aug 6, 2008
Gnomie NvidiaX from our live chat room writes: Hello, Chris! I’m NvidiaX from the chat room. You may remember me as the one that got the idea of paying you to Rick roll yourself with an iTunes certificate. I know you …
Also tagged: feedback, windows, download, open source, unix, report, os x
Linux Fanatics - Aug 6, 2008
gOS, the Linux OS known for its debut in the $199 Wal-Mart gPC and NetBooks, today announced the details of the newest version of its Linux operating system for consumers, called gOS 3 Gadgets. gOS is demonstrating a …
Also tagged: business, security, linuxworld, gos
IT Professionals - Aug 4, 2008
Despite reservations early on, there is something to be said about rolling with a 64bit operating system. Sure, there have been issues with both Windows XP 64bit and Linux 64bit. But now that software is becoming …
Also tagged: 64 bit, windows, accessibility, xp, gnomereport
Windows Fanatics - Jul 10, 2008
Gize, I don’t know if you ever tried (or had an urge to try) Ubuntu Linux. I installed it a year or so ago, and was massively (sorta) unimpressed. It definitely showed promise, but the installation was a PITA, and the …
Also tagged: ubuntu, bill s web, dualboot, wubi
IT Professionals - Jul 9, 2008
Just wanted to give everyone the latest. As you may remember, I wrote an article about my discovery that apparently Ubuntu was being sold at Best Buy via Valuesoft. I had expressed concerns as to the legitimacy of this …
Also tagged: best buy, operating system, gnomereport
IT Professionals - Jul 8, 2008
Wow, this certainly surprised me. Today I found out that Ubuntu Linux is now being sold at Best Buy online and even at some stores. And normally I would say this is great, except there is a problem - what the heck is …
Also tagged: operating systems, ubuntu, gnomereport