Some Ubuntu users feel that Ubuntu needs more publicity. I thought Ubuntu had plenty of publicity. Although I am not an Ubuntu user myself I am happy for the companies success and I am sure that there success benefits me as well. But sometimes I wish there was more variety of information available online. A [...]
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The tech support issue is one that has prevented some organizations from adopting Linux. The concern being that the cost of retraining the staff will offset the savings that could be derived from switching to an open source solution. Rehat has stepped in and offered support with its version of Linux and so has Ubuntu. [...]
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There are many online storage services but I found Gladinet’s new CloudAFS service quite interesting. What is unique about this storage service is that it is designed to work seamlessly for servers and enterprises that need to extend their storage capabilities. This service enables you to mount your cloud storage to your existing file server. [...]
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One of the problems that Linux users occasionally stumble across is video converting. Maybe you have something you need to convert before uploading it to your mp3 player. Or to video sharing site. Or you need to convert a file to make it compatible with some other program. There are video conversion programs available for [...]
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I recently aquired this device and I am surprised how addictive this little gadget can be. I have never actually messed with an mp3 player a whole lot. This mp3 player is Linux compatible and is recognized by my system immediately after it is plugged in. It also handles ogg files well.
Their are some downsides to [...]
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MiserWare has released a program called Granola that is designed to reduce the amount of power your computer consumes. The company claims that this program can reduce the power consumption of your computer by up to 35%. The program not only reduces power consumption when your computer is not in use but it is also [...]
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Are you thinking about writing an Article on a topic related to Linux? Since I spend way too much time reading tech news and even contribute some of my own allow me to save you some time by listing some of the most over posted Linux related story titles on the internet basically you can [...]
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SiTouch has announced the release of a new wireless keyboard. This is a very cool looking keyboard with back lit keys for low light. For those of us who occasionally work late on our computer this feature is appreciated. The keyboard also contains a touch pad.
I have not tried out any wireless keyboards but it [...]
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I came across an interesting web based tool that is Linux compatible and being web based will work with many other operating systems. This product is based on the open sourced etherpad. It provides real time document editing.
Basically it is part online word processor and part instant messenger. If you are working on a document and [...]
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Depending on where your computer comes from you may not be able to be so confident that your Apple based system will protect your privacy.
One school has been busted for taking pictures of students through their webcams on laptops issued by the school. Here is a cbs report that you may find of interest on [...]
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