Archive for July, 2009
Microsoft, a free approach?
This week, ZDNet reported that Microsoft has released over 20,000 lines of code to the open source Linux Kernal to support drivers. It is no big secret that some of the top I.T. companies in the world have submitted similar driver code to Linux, but Microsoft? I suppose the news would not be so shocking [...]
Why custom build your machine?
Is there a dinosaur creeping under your desk, one that hums like a B52 bomber and your lights dim every time you push the power button? Obviously, I’m exaggerating, but it may be time to get a new computer. In today’s market, there are some screaming deals available from the big dogs of the computer [...]
USPS drops COBOL for Linux!
USPS has switched 1300 servers over to HP Servers that run Linux. Apparently in an effort to beat the recession, the post office is relying on open source solutions to save costs… I think that is advice we all should consider!
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Out of the Box, Virtualbox!
Anyone who uses their computer for more than an occasional email check (hi Mom! ) may come to a point where they want to test some software, or maybe you are curious what those geeks are talking about when they get excited over the latest linux distro. If you want a quick and easy test [...]
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