Windows is getting better, albeit with SP hick-ups, but the Linux desktop is still the best desktop.
To take one example of why I'm in no danger of switching to Windows anytime soon, security continues to be a fundamental problem in any variety of Windows starting with Windows for Workgroups to Vista SP1 and Server 2008. In fact, the newest…
According to information posted on Microsofts Windows XP message board, hundreds of users are complaining that the update is wreaking havoc on their PCs.
The problems range from spontaneous reboots to outright system crashes.
It’s not uncommon for major operating system updates to cause problems especially Windows Service Pack which has a past history. Typically, the glitches are due to conflicts with software, such as drivers, system files, or applications…
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Telstra will be the third Australian mobile provider to sell the iPhone in Australia, fueling speculation of the imminent launch of a 3G iPhone.
Bulky 5-megapixel camera phones will be a thing of the past after LG reveals its Secret. At 11mm thick the Secret will be the thinnest high-end camera phone available. HSDPA data and a touch sensitive display make the Secret a phone you…
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You can't go backwards or forwards with SP3, truly 'screwed' down.
The inability to downgrade to IE6 after installing XP SP3 was by design, said Maliouta, because the service pack includes newer versions of the old browser's files. If Microsoft had allowed users to revert back to the pre-SP3 version of…
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It’s a weird phenomenon. Nearly every computer platform steals another one’s look. Vista gets accused of trying to look too much like OS X. Linux desktops get accused of trying to look like Vista (except when they’re accused of ripping off OS X). There is the Avant Window Navigator, and though it does the trick quite nicely.
Right, which is why I said that x86 installs are fairly straightforward, and you click on the .deb files.However, as stated (at the paragraph starting: A 64-bit OS makes it a little stickier), a 64 bit version of Ubuntu will NOT run an…
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Ubuntu 8.04 was released last month with highly-anticipated features like PulseAudio, GNOME 2.22, and Wubi. Although this release is a strong incremental improvement over its predecessor, we found some serious bugs that detract from the overall user experience. Ars takes a close look to find out if Hardy Heron raises the bar.
Ubuntu 8.04, codenamed Hardy Heron, spread its wings and flew out of the nest last month. This is the second Ubuntu release to offer long-term support, which means that critical updates will be available on the desktop for three years and on…
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New in Qt 4.4: Qt WebKit Integration, Multimedia API (Phonon Multimedia Framework), XQuery and XPath Support, Widgets in Graphics View, Concurrent Programming, Improved Help System, Printing System Improvements.
“The Last.fm software gives music fans an easy way to track their listening habits and receive music recommendations. Qt was a natural choice for us because we had to support any potential listening environment,? said Toby Padilla, vice…
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Trolltech has announced the official release of Qt 4.4, a new version of the popular open source software development toolkit.
An intriguing benefit of Qt support for Windows CE is that it will expand the ecosystem of open source software available for the operating system by enabling developers to port over existing KDE and Qt applications. I know I'd love to be…
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No-cost steps to take BEFORE your diaries, home sex vids & bank accounts fall into the hands of a thieving stranger…
+1 by ac042186 at 10:52 PM on 05/05/08 Reply by Email * At my university, they've been trying to promote STOP security plates. But I think it's supposed to help you recover your laptop/item more than prevent it from being stolen….
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In part two of our special three-part feature, Peter Bright digs deep into Win32, .NET, and Vista and discusses how it all got to be so “shambolic.” When it comes to nurturing developers, Windows has become a disaster zone.
So .NET could have been a step into the 21st century. It could have been, but it wasn't. Technically, .NET was fine. The virtual machine infrastructure was pretty sound, the performance was reasonable, and C# was an adequate (if not…
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Microsofts dramatic decision this weekend to withdraw its offer for Yahoo and not pursue a hostile bid raises a whole host of questions. What happens to Yahoo now? What happens to Microsoft? Or is this just a tactic to drive down the price of Yahoos shares so that Microsoft can go hostile with a lower offer? does ballmer need to go?
Google, a company with a monopoly in search, should have just stood by and watched the trains either come together or pass each other on the rails. Instead, they immediately started talking with its competitor about how to thwart a deal with the…
If Ubuntu 8.04 presents so few problems for Mrs RD, it must be doing pretty much everything right, mustn’t it?
MRS Red Devil is, without being unkind, not the most computer literate person on the planet.She is a wonderful wife and mother, a faithful friend, kind and generous with her time and energy – and very cute, to boot.But when it comes to…
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Brazil often makes Linux-related headlines, the latest being the adoption of KDE in Brazilian public schools. Its clear that Brazil is enamored with Linux, but why? This is an important question for Microsoft since emerging markets are key to sales growth.
Before Windows Genuine Advantage, Microsoft’s strategy was to ignore the pirates: sell to the corporations, let everyone else copy it. Now regular people are growing third arms and paying for Windows licenses. Fair enough:…
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!= ubuntu girlfirend
My questions arise after reading both a Digg post & eventually a linked post on Linux today with a test one done on Content Consumer. It was a well thought out document on how his girlfriend thought, & how being out of her comfort zone and into something new would work out.
Johnny hadn't noticed the add/remove programs yet, & since he had some success on Google finding what he needed to get his monitors working, heck why not! He tried the help section earlier and type in “dual monitors”, but…
