Tag: Linux

  • idea jam – Linux support for Quickr Domino version

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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…

  • Mandriva Vs. Windows

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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 BBC "committed to platform neutrality"

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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…

  • 10 Rocking Features in 10 Days – Countdown to Ubuntu 7.10

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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…

  • Ubuntu 7.10 is coming…

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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!

  • Linux elegance and aesthetics

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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…