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Ubuntu details next project: ‘Jaunty Jackalope’ | Tech News on ZDNet

Ubuntu details next project: ‘Jaunty Jackalope’ | Tech News on ZDNet. Who comes up with these “code names” anyways!!  Do I wait for this before I go Vista??? Huh??? The Ubuntu project has detailed plans for the April 2009 version of its Linux distribution, continuing its habit of naming its software after animals by dubbing [...]

Royal Pingdom » Linux popularity across the globe

I find this interesting, but not surprised, that usage of the Linux Operating System is more prevalent in the east than west (with the exception of Cuba).   I have used many version of Linux both on desktops and servers over the years but I seem be drawn back to Microsoft Windows.   Yes, I know some [...]

EEE PC 900 and the 100$ Rebate

I have been debating switching from a laptop (HP 6910) over to a netbook recently and have finally taken the plunge.   This was mainly due to a change in how and where I work which includes a commuter train and a little walking a few days a week.  The laptop is a little heavy to [...]

Microsoft Free – One year later

Do I dare try something like this?  I have run Linux servers for email, web, etc and I have also run Ubuntu on the desktop but never as my prime machine.    Considering all of the open source software and my experience with Open Office, I do think it can be done.  Certainly, I can’t do [...]