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  14. Tor, Microsoft, and Openwashing PR Stunt
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  17. Android Leftovers
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  18. Windows TCO and Security Leftovers
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  19. today's howtos
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  27. If you're ready for something different, I recommend this Linux distro to newbies and experts alike
    OpenMandriva is a sensible operating system that's not based on the top four most popular Linux distros, but just as easy to use
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