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An important Linux fix

It's not often that Linux needs to be fixed, but a recently discovered security problem does deserve your attention.

posted by sjvn | Analysis | Endpoint security | Networking | Open Source | Operating systems | Security | Software | 11/06/09 at 2:43 pm | kernel, Linux, Novell, null, Red Hat


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Patch and Patch Again

Microsoft is always patching Windows. What some people don't know is that they often don't get it right the second time either.

posted by sjvn | Opinion | Endpoint security | Operating systems | Security | Windows | 11/03/09 at 3:20 pm | Linux, office, patch


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Windows 7 on Older PCs, Windows 7 on Netbooks

Today I spoke with a Microsoft tech in charge of helping large customers migrate from Windows XP to Windows 7. One of the interesting things he said was that Windows 7 was indeed tweaked and slimmed down to run on lower powered computers than Vista. Let's talk about that, and how Microsoft has a utility to help you load Windows 7 on your netbook.

posted by James Gaskin | Opinion | Hardware | Operating systems | Small business | Windows | 10/30/09 at 9:49 am | Linux, Netbooks, upgrade, Vista, Windows 7


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Canonical matures Linux-based netbook OS

Canonical on Thursday updated its Linux distribution for netbooks, simplifying the interface and adding new programs that the company says will make it easier for users to access and use Web content.

posted by ITworld staff | News | Hardware | Open Source | Operating systems | 10/29/09 at 8:51 pm | Canonical, Linux, netbook


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Usability and the Ubuntu desktop

Ubuntu is filled with tiny usability improvements that help make it as intuitive and powerful as possible. For example, the Ubuntu desktop is filled with drag-and-drop shortcuts. If you think something could be dragged and dropped, try it!

posted by ITworld tips | Tip | Open Source | Operating systems | 10/29/09 at 7:30 am | Linux, The Daily Tip, Ubuntu


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An important Linux fix

posted by sjvn | Analysis | Endpoint security | Networking | Open Source | Operating systems | Security | Software | 11/06/2009 - 14:43 | 3 comments | 10I like it!

Patch and Patch Again

posted by sjvn | Opinion | Endpoint security | Operating systems | Security | Windows | 11/03/2009 - 15:20 | 12 comments | 20I like it!

Windows 7 on Older PCs, Windows 7 on Netbooks

posted by James Gaskin | Opinion | Hardware | Operating systems | Small business | Windows | 10/30/2009 - 09:49 | I like it!

Canonical matures Linux-based netbook OS

posted by ITworld staff | News | Hardware | Open Source | Operating systems | 10/29/2009 - 20:51 | 2I like it!

Usability and the Ubuntu desktop

posted by ITworld tips | Tip | Open Source | Operating systems | 10/29/2009 - 07:30 | 1 comment | 15I like it!

Open source advocate calls for Microsoft version of Linux

posted by ITworld staff | News | Open Source | Operating systems | Software | Windows | 10/28/2009 - 19:28 | 4I like it!

Windows 7 is 'Restrictive' for Netbooks, Claims Linux Rival

posted by ITworld staff | News | Operating systems | Windows | 10/27/2009 - 20:53 | 1 comment | 4I like it!

Ubuntu 9.10 Linux creator calls Windows 7 'excellent release'

posted by ITworld staff | News | Open Source | Operating systems | Windows | 10/26/2009 - 20:42 | 1 comment | 3I like it!

Collaboration suite targets possible Windows 7 customers

posted by ITworld staff | Opinion | SaaS | Software | 10/26/2009 - 20:35 | 2 comments | 2I like it!

Linux Incorporated

posted by ITworld staff | Opinion | Open Source | Operating systems | 10/26/2009 - 12:32 | 6I like it!

The first Linux botnet?

posted by sjvn | Opinion | Endpoint security | Internet | Open Source | Operating systems | Security | Windows | 09/12/2009 - 20:41 | 27 comments | 61I like it!

Windows unsafe for online banking? Shopping?

posted by sjvn | Opinion | Business | Endpoint security | Internet | Operating systems | Security | Small business | Software | Windows | 10/19/2009 - 17:34 | 27 comments | 55I like it!

Top 7 Reasons People Quit Linux

posted by ITworld staff | Opinion | Open Source | Operating systems | 05/01/2009 - 12:36 | 23 comments | 57I like it!

Don't worry, Microsoft. 2009 won't be the year of the Linux desktop... nor will 2010, 2011, etc.

posted by scottlowe | Opinion | Operating systems | Windows | 04/22/2009 - 20:30 | 21 comments | 21I like it!

Is Sun Solaris on its deathbed?

posted by ITworld staff | Feature | Open Source | Operating systems | 09/24/2008 - 14:09 | 19 comments | 9I like it!

Living free with Linux: 2 weeks without Windows

posted by ITworld staff | Opinion | Open Source | Operating systems | Windows | 01/21/2009 - 09:58 | 13 comments | 29I like it!

Protecting Mom's PC

posted by sjvn | Analysis | Endpoint security | Operating systems | Personal tech | Security | Windows | 09/17/2009 - 11:37 | 13 comments | 49I like it!

Patch and Patch Again

posted by sjvn | Opinion | Endpoint security | Operating systems | Security | Windows | 11/03/2009 - 15:20 | 12 comments | 20I like it!

Why I Use Linux

posted by ITworld staff | Opinion | Open Source | Operating systems | 04/21/2009 - 19:36 | 11 comments | 21I like it!

Windows 7: The Linux killer

posted by ITworld staff | News | Open Source | Operating systems | Windows | 12/22/2008 - 14:31 | 10 comments | 7I like it!
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