Archive for February, 2008
Dell IdeaStorm: Put GNU/Linux in Retail Stores!
by Ken on Feb.15, 2008, under Linux
Imagine how successful Dell’s Ubuntu offering could be if just one Dell Ubuntu machine was put in retail stores. If people knew of an alternative to Windows, they would go for it! So what do you say, Dell? Why don’t you try to put at least one of your Ubuntu machines offered in retail stores? Please add your support!
HD DVD deathwatch: we’re making it official
by Ken on Feb.15, 2008, under General, Tech
This sucks since I just bought a Toshiba HD DVD player at Wal-Mart for $148.88 with 7 free movies. Fortunately, I have my Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray duties.
HD DVD fans, we hate to do this to you, but it’s time we called it. HD DVD is now officially on Engadget deathwatch. We haven’t put anything important on deathwatch since TiVo in 2005 (which, as you may recall, still stands); but just as then, we have to step back from our personal preferences and investments in media and gear, ignore the rumors an
Mythbuster Jamie recommends Ubuntu over Vista’s bloat.
by Ken on Feb.07, 2008, under Linux, Tech
In this PopularMechanics article, Jamie Hyneman, most famous for the show “Mythbusters” describes his Tech Headaches, including his frustration with the “bloated” features in Vista among other irritations. He offers solutions to many of the problems, and apparently, Ubuntu is the solution to Vista.
First look: Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) alpha 4
by Ken on Feb.07, 2008, under Linux
Ubuntu 8.04 alpha 4 was released today, with impressive new features like GVFS, PolicyKit, and PulseAudio. We put it to the test so we could give you a first look.
