06.04.08
Links 04/06/2008: GNU/Linux WIns with Acer, Intel, and Poland
Desktop
- Acer bets big on Linux
Acer has stated that it will be pushing Linux aggressively on its laptops and netbooks.
- The Ultimate Ultraportable?
As I’ve noted a number of times, I think the appearance of the ultraportable platform will provide a huge boost for GNU/Linux among ordinary users, and prove to be a watershed in the history of open source. The combination of ultraportable form factor with Ubuntu’s ease-of-use will only magnify that effect. And if the rumours about Dell’s new mini Inspiron running Ubuntu (presumably the Netbook Remix) prove correct, we could be witnessing the birth of the ultimate ultraportable.
- Why Sugar is a big deal for Windows
Leigh Dyer explains why the low-cost laptop interface is shaking up the OS world, and predicts why it could appear on millions of Windows systems.
- Google Gadgets for Linux
Since releasing Google Desktop for Linux, we’ve added almost all of our most requested features, like 64-bit support and the ability to search applications and documents. All except one major exception: Desktop Gadgets. Gadget support is not just a single feature, but rather an entire platform for miniature applications. It’s a complex undertaking, but we’re now putting the finishing touches on the product.
- “Polish Walmart” selling laptops with OpenOffice.org pre-installed
- Biedronka offers low cost Kubuntu based laptop
- A Tale of Two Experiences … Or Why I Don’t Use Windows
- Linux Gazette: June 2008 (#151)
- The countdown starts
- PlayOnLinux v3.0 a.k.a Arietis Released
Server
F/OSS
Kernel
- Linux adds ARM SoCs
- Kernel space: Using the firmware loader for static data
- Why do Open-Licensed drivers matter?
The very fifth reason open-licensed drivers matter, and a very current one, is that supporting an Open-Licensed driver can create jobs that weren’t there, save money for companies, help optimize drivers outside of the original vendors aggressive product schedule, and allow customers and clients who rely on functional drivers to actually have a say in what goes on with the drivers.
- Tracking Kernel Oops
- Patrick Brady dissects Android
Microsoft
- Microsoft Paid For Bioshock Exclusivity
- Windows 7 Will Be A Lightly Tweaked Windows Vista
- Microsoft As Pepsico
- Microsoft opens online retail store
Yuhong Bao said,
June 4, 2008 at 11:46 pm
I must say that I am neutral on Vista, but I do hate the MS-Novell agreement.
HumHo said,
June 5, 2008 at 3:52 am
Vista is a blow-ware. It didnt sell, and it sucks.
MS has lost direction. They dont know where they are heading. I can sense their fear. They just keep throwing money at everything and hoping that open source goes away…
Open source is their worst nightmare about to come true.
Check the recent migrations of OpenOffice and Linux. It will strike fear into the Winblow lands of Great All Might Gates and the unholy Ballmer.