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Why Linux Distributions Will Never Be Mainstream

by Keaton Taylor March 26, 2011

Throughout the history of software there has always been people who prefer customization over simplicity. In the more modern era of computer software the most evident example of this phenomenon is Linux distributions. A distribution of software cobbled together into one massive bundle that seems to be held together by an elastic band. Normally these operating systems are outdated and are [...]

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How To: Configure Multiple Monitors in Ubuntu

by Mike Mansell November 29, 2010

About six weeks ago I did a tutorial on configuring multiple monitors in the Microsoft Windows operating system using the built-in monitor configuration tool as well as a couple of third-party tools that offered more features. This tutorial was not done on my personal computer, however, because the article revolved around Microsoft Windows – an operating system [...]

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Ubuntu Unity is Going to Fail

by Mike Mansell November 6, 2010

In April of next year, we are expected to see the release of the 11.04 version of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. This version, codenamed Natty Narwhal is going to be like most updates of the popular Linux distribution in the sense that it will have better hardware support, updated applications, a handful of bug-fixes, [...]

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How To: Use a Dock in Ubuntu with AWN

by Mike Mansell November 4, 2010

One of the biggest features attributed to Apple’s Mac OS X operating system is the ease of which users are able to organize their icons – for applications that are running and idle – in a single dock that is minimalistic and organized in appearance. While many people know the dock as a major component [...]

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Ubuntu 10.10 Review: A Ten In My Book

by Mike Mansell October 10, 2010

I have always felt it necessary to admit when I make a mistake, and my first impressions of the Ubuntu 10.10 beta – the one where I stated that I was “not impressed” with the release – is definitely one of those situations. In this review, I had installed the beta version of the 10.10 [...]

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Ubuntu’s New Application Review Process

by Mike Mansell September 20, 2010

The idea behind software stores is by far not a new concept. After the high level of success that was seen with the iTunes App Store and its distribution system, companies like Google opted to follow similar routes in order to distribute applications and services. However, asides from traditional software repositories, we have yet to [...]

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First Impressions: Ubuntu 10.10

by Mike Mansell September 19, 2010

If you’re a Linux user like myself – or even a potential Linux user – chances are you’re eagerly awaiting the release of Ubuntu 10.10 (codenamed “Maverick Meerkat”). Being the latest in the Ubuntu legacy, 10.10 will follow the release of Ubuntu 10.04, which I reviewed a while back. Today I decided to give the [...]

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Review: Ubuntu 10.04

by Mike Mansell April 30, 2010

As many of you know, yesterday marked the release of the much anticipated release of Ubuntu 10.04, codenamed “Lucid Lynx”. As I covered in my previous pre-release article, this release is important because it is an LTS, or “Long Term Support” release, which means that the desktop version of the operating system will be supported [...]

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Twitter Defaced, Nexus One Specs Revealed, and Apple Is Victorious

by Jeff Weisbein December 18, 2009

Tech News from 12-14-09 through 12-18-09. This week includes Twitter’s DNS servers being temporarily compromised which lead to the defacement of the website, the Nexus One (aka the Google Phone) specs and more have been revealed, Apple was granted an early Christmas present when the judge ruled for a permanent injunction against Psystar (they can [...]

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Switch: Windows Vista to Ubuntu Linux

by Jeff Weisbein July 5, 2008

As most of you know, I am mainly a Windows and OSX user – however, that does not stop from occasionally attempting to use Linux as a desktop operating system. I do use Linux to run all of my servers, just not my desktop machines. Regardless of what operating system I prefer to use daily, [...]

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