Can Linux Replace Windows?
August 3, 2007
So, while the success of Firefox shows that people wanted an alternative to Internet Explorer, I really do think Vista is the tipping point for a desire for an alternative in the OS arena. People are tired of Microsoft. They are tired of the barrage of security concerns, of the blue screens, the lock-ups.
In a stunning discovery, Eben Moglen, legal counsel to the Free Software Foundation, reveals that the much vaunted MS/Novell “vouchers” have a fatal flaw: There is no expiration date. Confused? Read on and see how the upcoming GPL 3 may grant patent immunity to not just Novell users, but ALL Linux users.
The Ultimate GIMP Tutorials Roundup ….
April 11, 2007
30 of the very best GIMP Tutorials and Resources – One for the bookmarks!
Editorial: Compiz and Beryl Merger
April 4, 2007
It isn’t official yet, but Compiz and Beryl are merging. For the last few weeks I have been following the mailing list discussions on this topic. A lot of the work has been started. It is sort of unofficially announced, so I feel now is as good a time as any to comment. First some back story:The war between Compiz and Beryl has been entertaini[…]
Reduce your Linux memory footprint
March 26, 2007
A few tweaks can boost performance
Speed Up Ubuntu Edgy & Feisty
March 25, 2007
Increase network permormance and decrease program startup time by editing /etc/hosts
Mac vs. PC: How Would Linux Fit?
March 21, 2007
What with the popularity of the “Get a Mac” campaign, the inevitable spoofs are numerous. However, Apple’s advertising agency has created a veritable fortress of metaphor with these advertisements. The archetypes seem so accurate that it’s hard to get past the inherent truthiness of the original commercials. Most spoof attempts that I have seen hav
How the NSA Secures Their Computers for Each OS
March 19, 2007
The National Security Agency (NSA) has developed and distributed configuration guidance for operating systems. These guides are currently being used throughout the government and by numerous entities as a security baseline. Very detailed instructions how to do it on your system. Instructions in PDF.
Myths, Lies, and Truths about the Linux kernel
March 19, 2007
Here is list of Myths, Lies, and Truths about the Linux kernel with visual images
Become a digital video editing guru using Linux tools
March 18, 2007
Shooting, editing, and producing video clips has been my passion for about 10 years. As a free software adept, I always tried to perform this process on Linux. This year I have finally found a set of tools that work for me. This article provides a brief tutorial on home video production.
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