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Microsoft vs Mandriva: The plot thickens

Nov 12th

Posted by Simon Scullion in Linux

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Jonathan Carter has an update on the goings on regarding the Classmate PCs in Nigeria:
The plot has thickened as more details emerges in a PC World article.
The funder of 11000 of the 17000 classmate PC’s is insisting that Mandriva remains on the machines, at least for now. This will have a big impact on the [...]

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idea jam – Linux support for Quickr Domino version

Nov 8th

Posted by Simon Scullion in Internet

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I haven’t specifically blogged about the idea jam yet, I wasn’t lucky enough to be involved in the beta testing, but have since signed up and been having a look around
Today created my first idea!
idea jam – Linux support for Quickr Domino version
Bruce and the guys have done a great job getting this up and [...]

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Mandriva Vs. Windows

Nov 2nd

Posted by Simon Scullion in Linux

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Yet more strange decisions regarding software choices where Microsoft is involved.
François Bancilhon writes an open letter to Steve Ballmer regarding the news that Mandriva Linux will be replaced by Windows XP on the 17,000 Classmate PCs for Nigerian schools.
We actually closed the deal, we took the order, we qualified the software, we got the machine [...]

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The BBC "committed to platform neutrality"

Oct 17th

Posted by Simon Scullion in Internet

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An update on the iPlayer situation, after the beeb apparently was trying to avoid committing to a download service for Linux and Mac OSX.
The BBC must deliver an online TV catch-up service that lets users of all computers download programmes, the corporation’s regulators have said.
A good example of where regulation can be a good thing.
Lets [...]

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10 Rocking Features in 10 Days – Countdown to Ubuntu 7.10

Oct 9th

Posted by Simon Scullion in Linux

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As we close in on the release of Ubuntu 7.10, codenamed Gutsy Gibbon during the development cycle, we thought we would tell you a little bit about some of the new features and improvements that make the release exciting. So over the next ten days, we will talk about one rocking feature each day until [...]

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Ubuntu 7.10 is coming…

Oct 3rd

Posted by Simon Scullion in Linux

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James posted on this yesterday.
Today I found this:

Cool huh! Added to the sidebar!
Can’t wait for the release, will be upgrading and looking forward to the Compiz Fusion magic!

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Linux elegance and aesthetics

Aug 8th

Posted by Simon Scullion in Linux

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In terms of elegance and aesthetics, Microsoft and Apple are many years ahead of Linux.
451 Group analyst Raven Zachary
Ignoring Mac OSX for now, I’m not sure what this is being based upon. I’ve been using Ubuntu since 5.04, and in its current form I’d say it is every bit as elegant and aesthetic as [...]

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