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Vista Opens Door For Linux Distributors

This could result in Microsoft losing some of its market share with pre-loaded Windows Vista on new PCs. This looks like the tide is changing and it could be good for all consumers PCs become cheaper with Linux preloaded instead of Windows Vista.
On Tuesday, IBM put its reputation and strength behind Linux distributors Canonical, Novell, [...]

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CherryPal Mini-desktop Saves on Power

CherryPal is a new Linux-based mini-desktop that saves on power, but lacks on performance which may lead to some concerns.
The CherryPal “cloud computer,” announced on Monday, which looks more like a thin client, uses only 2 watts of power at maximum usage, 97 percent less than typical desktops, the company claimed.
There’s a trade off with [...]

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Linux Lab #1: Intro to Linux

Yesterday I posted a poll requesting topics in Linux you’d like to see covered on Tech Jaws, and as sort of an introduction to this series, I’d like to take a brief moment or two to talk about what Linux is and the basic philosophy behind Free & Open Source Software (FOSS).
Open source software is [...]

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New Tech Jaws Category: Linux

Hi. It’s your neighborhood Sharks here - just wanted to let everyone know that we’re opening a new category of news stories and articles about Linux! If you don’t know what Linux is, that’s okay. If you’re not sure how you feel about Linux, that’s okay too. If you’re pretty sure you saw an after-school [...]

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