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Linux Journal Readers' Choice Awards

The Linux Journal published the winners of its annual Readers' Choice Awards. The categories include favorite distribution, office tools, graphic tools, Web browsers, and more. Ubuntu came up the big winner for distribution for the second year in a row. The winners were compiled from 5,900 completed...

Tags: Winner, Linux Journal, Productivity, Marketing Research, Marketing, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-05-06

Choosing and installing your Linux software

In case you missed them -- Jack Wallen has been moonlighting in the 10 Things blog with two recent posts: 10 common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software 10 things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution Here are some...

Tags: Linux Software, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-04-17

IDC: Linux has proved itself in the enterprise and its rise will continue

In addition to Gartner's more measured optimism regarding Linux, IDC analyst's are predicting that enterprise spending in the "Linux ecosystem" will more than double over the next four years, hitting $49 billion by 2011. The growth is attributed to enterprises finding more uses for Linux than the traditional, basic infrastructure...

Tags: International Data Corp., Inquirer, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-04-11

My distro can beat up your distro

I just had to read a blog titled, "All Linux Distros Suck." The author, Anonymous Geek, is actually a Linux user, but his/her post is really a refutation of the popular tactic of talking smack about people who are using any other Linux distro than the one you're currently using....

Tags: Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-04-02

What is the outlook for Ubuntu Server?

Is Ubuntu getting ready to make a big splash in the Linux server market, just as it has on the desktop? Blogger Matthew McKenzie thinks so. In his article, "Ubuntu Eyes The Linux Server Landscape,"he notes that Ubuntu Server is making moves that position it well to compete in the...

Tags: Ubuntu, Blogger Matthew McKenzie, McKenzie, Servers, Hardware, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-03-20

Get to know the Lab Rats with this Ubuntu video

Skipping through the Internet (I do not "surf"), I found this Ubuntu video, "Lab Rats - Intro to Linux and Ubuntu." The Lab Rats are a quirky, Canadian duo who produce technology videos on the Web. This one is a bit rambling at 21 minutes, but engaging and informative. They...

Tags: Ubuntu, Video, Corporate Communications, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Marketing, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-03-19

Wal-Mart's gPC romance ends: What does it mean for Linux?

Wal-Mart announced that the gPC made by Everex will no longer grace the shelves of the retail giant, saying that it wasn't what their customers were looking for (though it's worth noting that Wal-Mart.com will continue to sell the gPC and Everex Cloudbook online). ZDNet blogger Adrian Kingsley-Hughes suggests that...

Tags: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Everex, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-03-13

Linux UMPC quiz: How many can you name?

The Linux Loop blog compiled a list of UMPCs (ultra-mobile PC) in order to get a handle on the expanding options. Commenters chimed in to come up with a list of nineteen different offerings. Did you know there were that many out there? Here are three from the list,...

Tags: Ultramobile PC, Ultramobile PCs (UMPCs), Linux, Tablets, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-03-10

What's on tap for Intrepid Ibex?

With Hardy Heron due in April -- it will be the next long-term support version -- Canonical is already setting priorities for the next offering, Intrepid Ibex. According to the Ubuntu folk, as reported by News.com: "A particular focus for us will be pervasive Internet access, the ability to...

Tags: Linux, E-mail, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Desktops, Software, Online Communications, Hardware, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-02-21

You don't have to love everything about open source to be an advocate

I just read a rather muddled blog from CNET.com about the author's thoughts on the "Linux community." He's generally striking a positive note about all the good things about open source alternatives, but sprinkled in are some odd comments that made me wonder what he was really getting at: ...

Tags: Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-01-23

Selena's shoebox

Assorted images for blogs. by Selena Frye

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Selena, Blogging, Internet, Selena Frye

Image galleries 2007-09-05

New preloaded Linux computers for sale now at Sears and Wal-Mart

The success of the $199 Everex gOS-based desktop at Wal-Mart has spurred two more releases of low-end, Linux-based computers at two retail giants. Wal-Mart's follow-up to the Everex is the $399 gOS-based Cloudbook laptop -- sporting Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google News, Google Maps, YouTube, Firefox, Skype, Facebook and...

Tags: Google Inc., Sears Roebuck & Co., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Everex, Linux Computer, Computer, Mirus/Linspire, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Modems, UNIX, Productivity, OpenOffice, Desktops, Software, Hardware, Components, Office Suites, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-01-18

Ubuntu's wireless woes

Over and over again, I see Linux users, particularly those new to open source, get bogged down with trying to set up wireless. Since wireless access is pretty important to most users these days, this perpetual difficulty seems to dampen the enthusiasm of many potential Linux converts. Just doing a...

Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, Wi-Fi, UNIX, Wireless, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-01-10

Will you try the KDE 4 desktop?

Blogger Jack Wallen has written on the subject of Linux desktops recently, particularly the highly customizable Enlightenment. I ran across this preview of KDE 4 from Kristin Shoemaker at downloadsquad.com, which is due to launch officially next week. Apparently there are some fairly significant changes to the design, and how...

Tags: KDE, Blogger Jack Wallen, Linux, Open Source, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-01-03

Linux gains in 2007

Writer Roy Schestowitz has posted a thorough round-up of gains made by Gnu Linux in 2007 in the areas of supercomputers, desktops, mobile phones, laptops and tablets, consoles, and media players. One needs to look for evidence of growth not only in desktops. Judgment must be based on multiple...

Tags: Desktop, Writer Roy Schestowitz, Linux, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-01-02

Keep up with the World Series of Linux

There's an interesting competition over at crn.com. Proceeding from the premise that Linux is ready for small and midsize enterprises, their editors are testing the best distros (out of the roughly 176) for jumping into the business world: "Put to the test of usability in a standard office environment, which...

Tags: Goal, Debian, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, UNIX, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2007-12-13

Linux 'equivalents' for Windows programs

It's nice when someone else does all the work for you. I ran across this post at downloadsquad.com that compiles several lists of applications from Linux users: Sure, you know there are open source alternatives to many of your favorite programs, but who has the time to track them...

Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2007-11-28

Highly superior gifts for the Linux geek

Ah, the crassness of the commercialized holiday season is upon us, and I could curl my lip and refuse to participate, but no! Instead, I have scoured the Internet for holiday gifts that are geeky with an open source, stick-it-to-the-man slant. Now these are just my random, probably unsuitable selections,...

Tags: Ubuntu, Productivity, PDAs, Linux, Internet, Digital Music, Digital Media, Handhelds, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2007-11-21

Forrester Research predicts Linux desktop growth

Here's something to warm the kernels of your heart. A new Forrester report calls Linux a "credible threat to Windows on the desktop" and predicts continued growth. If you or someone you know already has a Forrester account, you can read the report yourself. Interestingly the report in question is...

Tags: Desktop, Linux Desktop, Forrester Research Inc., Linux, Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2007-11-15

You can't run Linux on that: Oh, yeah?

The Cult of Linux blogger has compiled a fun list of "20 Awesome Devices That Run Linux (But Weren't Designed To)." A common attitude among people who believe in free software is to stick it to "the man." For some people, that translates into spending a ton of free...

Tags: Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2007-11-13