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Google's Chrome OS revealed -
Google's Chrome OS revealed -
engadget.com — Google had a low-key event today to preview Chrome OS , its new operating system based on Linux and the Chrome browser. Things are still pretty early -- it's not even in beta yet, let alone on shipping products -- but that's the first official screen ... (more) Google's Chrome OS revealed -
Why Chrome OS will fail -
Why Chrome OS will fail -
infoworld.com — Why Chrome OS will fail -- big time A lack of flexibility will doom Google's latest ego trip to the dustbin of history The Chrome OS is here -- sort of. This week, Google was kind of enough to give the world a sneak peek at its nascent desktop ... (more) Why Chrome OS will fail -

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Chrome OS Now Available as Download for VMWare
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libvdpau, libva Both Updated Today
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Linus Torvalds For Nobel Peace Prize?
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[Phoronix] Mac OS X 10.6.2 vs. Ubuntu 9.10 Benchmarks
[Phoronix] Mac OS X 10.6.2 vs. Ubuntu 9.10 Benchmarks
phoronix.com — Back in August upon the launch of Apple's Snow Leopard we delivered benchmarks comparing Mac OS X 10.5 and Mac OS X 10.6 along with initial benchmarks of how Ubuntu 9.10 was running against Mac OS X 10.6 . Since that time though Ubuntu 9.10 has been ... (more) [Phoronix] Mac OS X 10.6.2 vs. Ubuntu 9.10 Benchmarks
Google previews its upcoming Chrome OS
Google previews its upcoming Chrome OS
techspot.com — Google offered a preview of its upcoming Chrome OS during an event today. Stressing its target audience, Google said it is building Chrome OS with web users in mind, and that it probably isn't going to be a replacement for Windows, OS X or Linux desktops. Instead, the search giant is trying to ... (more) Google previews its upcoming Chrome OS
Google Explains Chrome OS in this 3 Minute Video
Google Explains Chrome OS in this 3 Minute Video
maximumpc.com — This morning, Google gave the first public demonstration of the Chrome OS they announced earlier this year. We'll have a full recap of the presentation later today, but Google has also released a 3 minute video explaining the basics of their netbook-targeted operating system. The basics: ... (more) Google Explains Chrome OS in this 3 Minute Video
Fedora 12 released, brings multi-touch support, more
techspot.com — A new version of the popular Linux desktop distro originally based off Red Hat is now available. Fedora 12, named Constantine, brings a host of new software and feature enhancements. Among the new additions include Empathy, an alternative to Pidgin and other clients for instant messaging, ... (more) Fedora 12 released, brings multi-touch support, more
News around the web: The Pirate Bay Shuts Down
techspot.com — The Pirate Bay Tracker Shuts Down for Good @ TorrentFreak (more) News around the web: The Pirate Bay Shuts Down
[Phoronix] Phoronix Test Suite 2.2 Further Expands The Linux Benchmarking Landscape
phoronix.com — Phoronix Test Suite 2.2 "Bardu" provides an abundance of benchmarking capabilities and options for those looking to run automated performance tests on Linux, OpenSolaris, BSD, and Mac OS X platforms. Chicago, IL -- November 16, 2009 -- Continuing in ... (more) [Phoronix] Phoronix Test Suite 2.2 Further Expands The ...
Apple releases Safari 4.0.4, addresses various security flaws
techspot.com — Apple pushed out an update for Safari today, making version 4.0.4 available to the public across multiple platforms. The update is primarily focused on security, Apple addressing at least six flaws related to Safari, WebKit or related libraries. There were other improvements as well, including a ... (more) Apple releases Safari 4.0.4, addresses various security ...
Windows 7 now has 4% of the PC market
techreport.com — Last week, we told you that early Windows 7 retail sales had eclipsed early Vista sales by a staggering 234%. Do usage share numbers reflect that popularity? Yes, according to new Net Applications figures gathered by the folks at eWeek. According to ... (more) Windows 7 now has 4% of the PC market
Arkeia Software Offers Free Network Backup for Ubuntu Users
Arkeia Software Offers Free Network Backup for Ubuntu Users
maximumpc.com — Linux certainly has its advantages, and if Ubuntu 8.04 LTS happens to be your distro of choice, you'll be able to take advantage of Arkeia Software's Network Backup version 8 at no cost, Arkeia announced . "Arkeia Network Backup is a proven network backup solution with broad platform ... (more) Arkeia Software Offers Free Network Backup for Ubuntu Users
Samsung announces Linux smartphone OS
Samsung announces Linux smartphone OS
bit-tech.net — Samsung has announced that it is to launch a new smartphone OS which will be based on Linux. (more) Samsung announces Linux smartphone OS
Boxee signs hardware deal, standalone box coming
techspot.com — Just as many anticipated, social media startup Boxee has announced a deal with an undisclosed "hardware partner" to sell a standalone device equipped with its media center software. The so-called Boxee box will be presented in mockup form this December 7th and will reportedly be only the first ... (more) Boxee signs hardware deal, standalone box coming
a Boxee Box is coming!
blog.boxee.tv — We launched our public alpha for Mac/Linux in January at CES. During the show we met with several device manufactures interested in embedding Boxee into their existing devices or building a dedicated Boxee device. I am very happy to announce we have ... (more) a Boxee Box is coming!
Google Chrome OS coming next week?
techspot.com — Google's much-anticipated operating system, Chrome OS, will be available for download next week. That is at least according to a "reliable source" cited by TechCrunch, who claims we can expect official driver support only for a small set of devices in this early version. (more) Google Chrome OS coming next week?
Microsoft has Patented "sudo." Yes, the Command
Microsoft has Patented "sudo." Yes, the Command
maximumpc.com — Well here's something we didn't see coming. Microsoft has apparently convinced the patent courts to grant the Redmond company a patent for "sudo," the command every Linux user is familiar with. Think that's mind boggling? Check out the final wording for the patent: "Although ... (more) Microsoft has Patented "sudo." Yes, the Command
[Phoronix] Testing Out Linux File-Systems On A USB Flash Drive
phoronix.com — In past articles we have delivered plenty of file-system benchmarks from testing out EXT4 to Btrfs to NILFS2 . We have also delivered benchmarks from traditional hard drives to solid-state drives . One area though where we have not published any ... (more) [Phoronix] Testing Out Linux File-Systems On A USB Flash ...
OpenOffice debuts analog joystick mouse
tgdaily.com — 18 buttons and 52 key commands (more) OpenOffice debuts analog joystick mouse
Microsoft Downplays Windows XP as Netbook OS
Microsoft Downplays Windows XP as Netbook OS
maximumpc.com — Right from the very beginning, Windows XP has dominated the netbook scene. Vista is just too demanding for a low-power PC, and Linux hasn't been able to win over the mainstream. But even though Windows XP played an important role in the popularizing ultraportable netbooks, Microsoft appears ... (more) Microsoft Downplays Windows XP as Netbook OS
New software makes machines immune to rootkits?
techspot.com — One of the most severe threats any modern server faces is total system compromise through infection. This is often accomplished through rootkits, which can result in many infected servers, workstations and desktops that appear to be clean. Rootkits are designed to disguise themselves once they ... (more) New software makes machines immune to rootkits?
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