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Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
Until this release, Ubuntu’s visual appeal has always fallen far short when compared to other distros, or even with Windows.
Latest Distro Updates
In the world of Linux distributions, there are two that I have become fond of. Ironically, one of them is one that I used to avoid at all costs. Recently, they have both announced new releases. The first, (and my former favorite,) PCLinuxOS, has recently put out its 2010 release. Now using KDE 4.4 as [...]
A Peaceful Coexistence: Linux and Windows 7 on the Same Machine
Windows 7 will only be happy if Windows Boot Loader is in the Master Boot Record (MBR). This makes dual-booting with Linux a tricky proposition, but not impossible.
Bye Bye KDE, Hello XFCE
Despite my initial reaction to XFCE being a Gnome-clone, it has proven to be…and in many ways, superior to Gnome….
Are You Registered?
If we are more concerned about winning people to Linux than winning people to Christ, it doesn’t really matter what operating system we’re using, because our priorities have become misaligned.
Puppies and Penguins
Typically, I prefer traditional Linux distributions…. In the few instances where a traditional distribution won’t work or for whatever reason, isn’t appropriate, I have two suggestions: Puppy Linux and Damn Small Linux.
A Test of Patience & Perserverance
“What better way to learn about an operating system, than to put it together from the ground up?” I expected that it would not be a cake-walk, and likewise, I expected that I might hit a few road-blocks, but I wasn’t quite expecting the test of my patience & resolve that this has brought forth….
Cross-Browser Compatibility
“Exactly how ‘compatible’ do you have to be in order to be reasonably viewable by most people,” or possibly, “Exactly how narrowly can you target your site before you are being elitist?”
Editor Round-up
…If you run Linux, you will have need of a good editor, whether you do any programming or not. To that end, I have created a list….
A Cross-Platform Bible Utility
…If you haven’t taken a look at BlueLetterBible.org, you should.… It’s certainly a handy resource if you are on the go, or want to have access to a Bible on a web-enabled device that doesn’t have a way or the room to load up more conventional Bible software.