Comparing Linux and Windows at TechRepublic
I think this is a fairly good list. This might help folks deciding whether they can afford to use a Linux station at the office.
I think this is a fairly good list. This might help folks deciding whether they can afford to use a Linux station at the office.
Opensource.com frequently publishes materials on open source alternative to major commercial products. Since some of my readers may not be techies, let me note that open source software provides free and open access to its source code, so that anyone who knows how can compile and create the program. Someone can also, according to whatever…
While I started working online with a 300 baud modem and later operated a bulletin board at the same speed (eventually adding 1200 and then-oh joy!-2400!), I’m relatively new to Linux, and wasn’t even aware that w3m was available. Linux Magazine has a brief writeup on it, and I was amazed at how well it…
The podcast/YouTube channel Into the Desert has been examining a number of issues in religion, philosophy, and politics. They have started a series on the problems with the IT business in general, including consolidation, deterioration of service, and employment issues including instability. Here’s the first video. They’ve made a second, but if you want to…
As is usual, I chose this site as the first guinea pig, and it is now upgraded. So far everything looks good. I follow the beta test chatter, and usually try to install the release candidates somewhere and play with them, but this is the first production install. So far I’m very impressed with the…
Since I always like to check for other people who have used particular hardware items before I buy, I thought I’d write a short post about this printer. First, the print is beautiful and the printer is extremely easy to use. The one complaint I found in some reviews is quite accurate: It shakes, rattles,…
Good for open source? Matt Asay thinks so. (Via @jasonhiner on Twitter)