Ubuntu 9.04 Boots in 21.4 Seconds
by Ken on Jan.17, 2009, under Linux
Ok how will the end user benefit from this EXT4 filesystem? Well, first of all, the whole system will be much faster and more reliable compared to one with EXT3, it will boot faster (the current article proves that) and it’s able to handle files with sizes of up to 16 terabytes (1 TB = 1000 GB).
Indian Motorcycle launches Factory Delivery Program
by Ken on Jan.17, 2009, under Motorcycles
Indian Motorcycle launches Factory Delivery Program
1/12/2009 – USRiderNews
Indian Motorcycle announced today its new Factory Delivery Program which allows customers to order a motorcycle through an authorized dealership and pick it up at the factory. All 2009 Indian Chiefs are eligible for the new delivery program. Factory Delivery offers a personal VIP tour of the factory and bike delivery in the customer delivery area of the plant. The factory and world headquarters is located in Kings Mountain, N.C., 37 miles west of Charlotte. The VIP tour is given by a member of the IMC staff who guides participants through each step of the bike building process. Beginning in engine assembly and ending on the vehicle build line, new owners get to observe a team of craftsmen building the next generation of Indian Chief Motorcycles.
Factory Delivery customers must contact their local Indian Motorcycle dealership to participate in the program. If there is no dealership in their area, they can contact the flagship store located right outside of Charlotte, NC. Indian Motorcycle dealership staff will assist Factory Delivery participants with choosing their bike, scheduling their trip, and getting their bike home.
In addition to touring the factory, participants are invited to visit the flagship store where they can view the entire lineup of 2009 Chief Motorcycles, Indian Motorcycle accessories, apparel and gifts. After picking up their motorcycle, riders have quick access to some of the most beautiful roads in the country. The Carolinas boasts nearly year-round riding weather and is home to world class restaurants and accommodations.
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http://www.usridernews.com/
Teacher threatens to call the cops over Linux
by Ken on Dec.15, 2008, under Linux, O.S.S.
A teacher has threatened to call the police after finding students using Linux in her classroom. She went mad in a letter to the HeliOS Project threatening to report it to the police for distributing illegal software. “I along with many others tried Linux during college and I assure you, the claims you made are grossly over-stated.”
[Geek Review] Linux Mint: A better Ubuntu
by Ken on Nov.12, 2008, under Linux
I’ve been using Mint for over a year and have no complaints with it thus far. I highly recommend it.
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Linux Mint, while relatively new, has gained a lot of fans from the linux community, and is now the third most popular on DistroWatch, slowly crunching on openSUSE lead. It brings something a lot of distro have tried: simplicity, functionality, and of course looks. Let’s see what makes Linux Mint fresh and if it’s worth switching from Ubuntu.
How will Windows 7 affect Linux?
by Ken on Nov.09, 2008, under Linux
Linux will continue to be Linux no matter how much money Microsoft spends or what Windows 7 does. Linux isn’t going away unless the entire Linux community decides to disperse and stop developing and growing. It’s not dependent on profit margins…or even marketing.
