Category Archives: Linux

Dell Studio 1747 Laptop: One Fatal Flaw Away from Linux Perfection

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Joe Brockmeier

Dell’s 17-inch Studio 1747 laptop is a beefy desktop replacement that ships with Windows 7. But how does it fare with Linux instead? A few days hands-on with the laptop shows that the machine is almost perfect, save for one fatal flaw. Continue reading →

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Spread the word: Ohio LinuxFest registration is open!

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Joe Brockmeier

Things are spinning up for Ohio LinuxFest — we’re less than a month out, so now is the time for everyone planning on attending the big ‘fest to sign up and start making your plans to attend. Even if you’re … Continue reading →

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GNOME 3.0 Slips to 2011

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Joe Brockmeier

During GUADEC 2010, the GNOME Release Team met and decided to hold the GNOME 3.0 release for the March 2011 release instead of September 2010. Even though it means an additional six months to GNOME 3.0 is officially released, it … Continue reading →

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Android vs. iPhone

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Joe Brockmeier

Just got back from OSCON and was fortunate enough to get an Android phone (Nexus One) at the “hands on” event Wednesday night. Even better, it’s actually meant to work on AT&T, so I was able to pluck the SIM … Continue reading →

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Summer love for Mandriva Spring 2010.1

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Joe Brockmeier

Mandriva 2010.1 “Spring” edition has arrived just in time for the summer months. It’s a bit tardy, but worth the wait. Despite the company’s well-publicized financial woes, Mandriva has delivered a solid and user-friendly desktop release. Mandriva is a bit … Continue reading →

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Ohio LinuxFest Call For Presentations Extended

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Joe Brockmeier

Columbus, Ohio — June 29, 2010 — Bring your A Game and pitch a proposal that will help educate and entertain the masses at this year’s Ohio LinuxFest. The organizers have extended the call for presentations until July 7th to … Continue reading →

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The Party of Gno

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Joe Brockmeier

It’s time for the Free Software Foundation (FSF) and other free software supporters to stop being the Party of Gno, and start thinking of positive ways to push for software freedom. The negative campaigns and telling users what not to … Continue reading →

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