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10 Slick Linux Desktops, and How To Make Them

February 28th, 2008 by Baldy

So you thought Vista’s desktop looked slick? Or the latest Leopard desktop is coolest thing after sliced bread? Well you probably haven’t been properly exposed to Linux’s customizability. Linux is so flexiblity is one of it’s strongest selling points. With Linux you can easily even mimic Vista or Leopard totally free! Now I will take you through some of the kewlest, freshest, phatest desktops I have come across.

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What made me cry: Microsoft’s World Wide Telescope

February 28th, 2008 by Baldy

When you see this type of headline you just have to stop and see what is going on. Well here is a blurb from Scobles website describing what he found.

Lots of people are asking me questions about what made me cry at Microsoft a few weeks ago.

If I told you “a telescope” you’d make fun of me, right? Tell me I’m lame and that I don’t deserve to be a geek and that I should run away and join the circus, right?

Well, that’s what I saw.

Or, more accurately, the WorldWide Telescope

Okay the thing sounds great right up to the part that says, 2. It runs only on Windows. It’s coded in C#/.NET, you’ll meet the developer in our video and you’ll hear more about that then.
Good idea crap idea with the windows only idea. I’m sure that some kid in china is gonna run home and say mom, dad we need windows so I can see the sky!

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Best Buy Sells Linux

February 28th, 2008 by Baldy

 

Best Buy is just one more PC seller that has turned their attention to Linux. They are now selling three versions of the popular Asus Eee Laptop (in pink, white, and black) on their website. The Asus Eee is expected to sell several million copies this year after selling 300,000 copies lat year.

 

Best Buy Sells Linux

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