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Learn more about linux and how it can save you hundreds or maybe even thousands of dollars an excellent alternative to microsoft windows. And have fun browsing through off topic postings as well.
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Virtualbox 3 running slowly
Recently I installed Virtualbox 3 in Mandriva 2010. I found that it’s performance was painfully slow. I spent 3 hours attempting to install a guest O.S. Worse yet I spent even more time trying to figure out why it was running so slowly. The g...
Mandriva 2010 Review
The new Mandriva 2010 includes the availability of KDE 4.3 with many improvements over 4.2. And a much nicer display. The above shot is a modified install of Mandriva 2010 with Icons added to the Screen a different Wallpaper and some Plasma Widgets ...
Ubuntu 9.10 Review
I finally got around to trying out the new Ubuntu 9.10. And although I would not recommend it for those who are new to Linux or who are not willing to do a little tinkering with their system to get things working correctly, I will say it is a nice i...
Dell releases their own version of Linux
Latitude On is Dell’s version of Linux that is now available for Dell Laptops. Latitude On is available on the Latitude Z Laptop from Dell. This Laptop is designed to provide a battery life that last for days instead of just hours. By using a t...
Linux on a $38 Zipit Wireless Messenger
For $38.00 you can get a wireless Zipit Messenger. And why would you want to do a thing like that? Because then you can increase it’s functionality by loading a Linux Kernel onto it. At only 300 mhz. it is bound to have some load times to deal ...
Does this Kernel make me look FAT?
Recently Linus Torvalds referred to the Linux Kernel as bloated and scary. So what is next? Does anyone want to go back to the days of spending hours tinkering with your system in order to use your Scanner or Printer or Webcam. Or are you like me...

