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Clamav Antivirus for Linux

February 25th, 2010

Does Linux need an Antivirus? It is possible for a Linux system to get a virus. That fact is not to be confused with the idea that Linux is just as weak and vulnerable as Windows since that is simply not the case. But it is not impossible to get a virus in Linux, and [...]

Refund denied

February 25th, 2010

Here is a case scenario that many have experienced or will experience in the future whether you are a Linux user or not: You purchase a product which later proves to be defective. So you pursue a refund for your purchase. The item is supposed to be covered under warranty. But the vendor denies your [...]

So computers don’t run off of Magic. They run off of hardware and software. Yes, I know. But Notion Ink has done something quite magical in comparison with the Apple Ipad. Notion Ink’s Adam has flash support! In comparison with the Ipad that is quite magical. It can also be obtained for 172 dollars less [...]

It does not take an expensive piece of software or a college course to learn how to create awesome digital graphics. In fact you can get the tools and begin creating your own work for free.
I use Linux and I already knew that!
Then good for you. And you likely already have the Gimp installed on [...]

That is right the Linux operating system Ubuntu Linux specifically is learning how to walk. A Univerisity of Arizona student developed this spider bot using a 1.6 ghz intel atom processor and a US15W chipset. The spiderbot has a webcam for an eye that enables it to see where it is going and avoid obstacles. [...]

Wine-doors

February 14th, 2010

Wine-Doors is a program that makes it easy to get Windows programs installed and running in Linux. It provides an alternative to crossover office. And it is available for free.
If you have a program that you have had to use crossover office to run then this program may be worth taking a look at, as [...]

I am hearing a lot about the new release of an Open Source web browser. And unlike many others I am not too excited about it. The reason why is that although their software is an open source project they seem to have a preference for the Proprietary. How so? Each time they release a [...]

Recently there has been a barrage of complaints going out that Laptops and Netbooks running Windows 7 are experience problems with their battery packs. The users are getting messages that their batteries need replaced. While a few individuals complaining that their batteries are dying off prematurely could be expected. But what is being experienced right [...]

Update on Sourceforge blocking

February 9th, 2010

Recently sourceforge.net and a number of other opensource software related sites blocked all access to their site from Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria. This was in compliance with export control regulations. This resulted in their sites access being restricted from all individuals living in those countries.
True to the inovation of the Opensource community [...]

Fragment and Conquer

February 7th, 2010

Those glitchy proprietary Windows programs have finally found a way to be useful. They are being used to curb Terrorism. As of January 1rst the U.S. began blocking several countries from being able to access several sites including sourceforge.net that provide open source and Linux based software as a measure to curb terrorism. You see [...]

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