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Netbooks will boost adoption of Linux, says Novell CTO

A surge in demand for netbooks is helping drive business for Linux, as the devices are designed to be low-cost with smaller storage, according to Novell's chief technology and strategy officer for Linux.

| News | Hardware | Open Source | Operating systems | 10/09/08 at 10:56 am |


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8 best buys for essential gear

Here's our look at today's best of the best: the top product in each of eight essential tech categories, including printers, hard drives, monitors, and HDTVs.



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Industry bands together to push mobile broadband in laptops

Operators, along with laptop and chipset manufacturers are joining forces to push built-in support for mobile broadband, using a newly created mark that will signal that a laptop is ready to offer mobile Internet access.

| News | Hardware | Mobile & wireless | 09/30/08 at 1:27 pm |


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Mini-laptop mania, Part 1

Mini-laptops, also known as "netbooks," "mobile Internet devices" and my favorite, "laptots," have become hot sellers since Asus introduced its first Eee PC last fall. This week: some background on the mini-laptop phenomenon and a guide to currently available models. Next week: the pros and cons of mini-notebooks.

| Opinion | Hardware | Personal tech | 09/24/08 at 3:04 pm |


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