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• The Cash For Clunkers Program Will Not Work The stated goal of the federal Cash For Clunkers program is to stimulate the economy while upgrading the average fuel efficiency of the American automobile fleet.  A similar program worked wonders in Germany, boosting new car sales by 40%, but many doubt the American version of the program will be......
• Forex Market Robots - Key Aspects Since the first forex magic machines that were introduced in 2006-7, people have been wondering, does the Forex magic machine Software Really Work? Having had some evidence of experience "expert advisers" as these programs are technically known in the software Metatrader in which they operate, the author of this article......
• Why Linux Is More Secure Than Windows [/caption] "Security through obscurity" may be a catchy phrase, but it's not the only thing that's catching among Windows users. The expression is intended to suggest that proprietary software is more secure by virtue of its closed nature. If hackers can't see the code, then it's harder for them to......
• Review of the Garmin Forerunner 310 XT Having a GPS enabled training device is a good thing. Having a training device offering GPS that isn't afraid to get a little wet is even better. The rugged Garmin Forerunner 310 XT is an indispensable training tool for any triathlete because it is a swim proof, GPS enabled trainer......
• A Brief Introduction To The Variety Of Programs Used For Computer Renderings Rendering is the art of duplicating a model or reality on paper or any other such similar medium as an image or photograph or such other similar format. With the advent of computers and its multifarious usage, the process of rendering which used to be carried out by hand moved......

One of the annoying questions that he gets asked repeatedly by “nubes’   or neophytes at  “cocktail parties”  is  “Which should I / my kid / my family purchase as a computer – Mac or PC ?  As Mr. D. Pogue relates ”

A: Mac or PC?

“Q: I’m going to get torrents of hate mail no matter what I say, so here you go: Mac, if you have a choice. Why deal with viruses and spyware if you don’t have to? Also, they look nicer, and the hardware and software are designed together.

Of course, there are good reasons for going Windows instead, like running a particular piece of Windows-only software or getting a netbook. And Windows 7, due end of the year, looks really sweet so far.”

interesting answers to a standard question.  Yet the answer includes points of viruses and spyware.  Yet the answer itself is limited only to Apple Macintosh computer operating system as the only available option in the world.  What about Linux ?  Are we missing something ?  Earth to Mr. Pogue .

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• Why Linux Is More Secure Than Windows [/caption] "Security through obscurity" may be a catchy phrase, but it's not the only thing that's catching among Windows users. The expression is intended to suggest that proprietary software is more secure by virtue of its closed nature. If hackers can't see the code, then it's harder for them to......
• Tim Tebow, a Virgin? Tim Tebow is quickly proving himself to be the Andy Stitzer of college football. Unlike Stitzer, who is the lead character that Steve Carell plays in the movie "The 40-Year-Old Virgin", Tim Tebow is not embarrassed to admit that he is a virgin, and he is actually planning to stay......
• Which OS is right for you? [/caption]In the year 2009 there are many more options between which operating systems (OS) you can use than there ever before. There is: OSX (Apple), Windows (Microsoft), Linux, and now Google is even throwing their hat into the OS arena by creating Google Chrome. So which OS is right for......
• How to design the house in 3D with Sweet Home 3D Want to design the interior of your new home or are thinking about change but the idea of moving furniture and taking steps scare you? For a start you could give you a hand from software Sweet Home 3D (http://www.sweethome3d.eu/it/) for interior design application that helps you place your......
• Mac vs. Windows Right away, I’ll tell you which type of computer to buy. The one that you’re most comfortable with. There really isn’t a right or wrong answer. Now, we’ll move on to the rest of the article, which will focus on the Mac. Personal Experience The first computer I ever used......

First of all ” What are you doing with your new computer ?”  asks computer consultant D. Heppenstall.

People buy computers to run programs.  If the programs that you or your business use are all in the windows operating system – then windows is your easiest choice.  Why make things more complex than they need be.  It may be false economy like the Schmendrick you saved $ 2 on the cost of an item yet spent over  a tank of gas on driving between the various value village thrift stores.  On top of that he believed he saved in addition as it was “senior’s day”  and he received a 15 % added discount.  Your additional costs in terms of tech support , lost productivity  and aggravation are not worth the time and expenses involved.  If you are in a certain field such as graphics and there is a major preference in your industry to the Apple Macintosh system then that may be your best choice.  Software may be more expensive for Macs than windows yet you may have the licenses already – upgrades are cheap .  As well you have expertise and experience with that system as well as troubleshooting basic problems.

People use computers to run programs.  This includes the most used programs in the world – internet browsers and even mail programs such as outlook express.  If this is all that you do with your computer – Linux may be fine for you -  those programs are already installed in functional forms on a Linux computer with open source programs.   Firefox on a linux will not be that much different than firefox on windows.   There are lots of other open source browsing programs as well available. Just do not expect a direct version of Microsoft Internet Explorer for Linux – be it Ubuntu , Mandiva or any other of the major Linux distros.

Next take into account what kind of hardware that you  be running Linux on ?  That not only includes your computer itself – its motherboard , video sound card , network cards et al.  Wireless especially on Lunux can be a bitch to configer if not native on your Linux distro of choice.  Hardware that also has to be considered if you want to make the change to Linux ( some say upgrade)  in addition are printers , modems and network cards, scanners and even monitors.

Linux driver support is getting much better with major vendors such as HP ( Hewlett Packard ) for printers and scanners routinely providing Linux drivers and support documents for Linux distros ( but not the older Windows 98/ME operating system streams).  However take into account whether the available Linux hardware drivers support your particular Linux distro of choice.

In the end it is always best to make a copy ( ghost or clone backup) of your present hard drive or at the least swap hard drives with a replacement in order that you can restore your present operating system  if necessary.

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• Internet Marketing As A Well-paid Job Opportunity Internet has already become one of the most popular sources of information and intercommunication between people. It appeared in 1991 and was the long-awaited project, because the first information about the system resembling Internet had been found in the middle 1960’s. However, it was impossible to implement the idea at......
• Ten Reasons to Dump Windows and Use Linux [/caption] Now is a particularly good time to ditch Windows for good, for workstations as well as servers. For instance, now that Microsoft stopped supporting Windows Server 2003 on July 13, you'll need to find something different to use for your servers. Whether it's switching from Windows Server 2003 to......
• Google Chrome OS to be Unveiled Soon Google has certainly made its presence felt in the tech industry this year with a series of launches and acquisitions. The entire year has been eventful for the firm who are one the leading players in the Internet sector. As new ideas and inventions from Google always seem to catch......
• Hi, My Name is Matt and I'm a Pack Rat There, I admit it! No, I'm not going through the twelve step program to rid myself of keeping anything and everything, but it's time to take some action. I definitely fall into the 'what if' mind game that if I get rid of something, I'll end up needing it later......
• Tips To Help Students Paying For College Not all parents are willing or financially able to help their children finance a college education. For students who want to pursue a higher education there are many options available beyond the standard student loan, scholarship or grants. The following cost saving tips can help get you in the university......

Mac OS 10 is primarily UNIX , rock solid with a Graphics User Interface – GUI. Linux in turn is based on this initial very powerful , very solid computer operating system. Linux is Unix for the Mac.

What Would You Recommend? Dual Boot Mac Mini Windows And Mac Os Or … – Mac OS X was hacked in 2006 under 30 minutes, and hacked within 2 minutes in a contest in 2008. Linux and Vista were not able to be hacked until another day when restrictions were lowered. All macs are standardized with Cameras, …

purchase: Mac OS X 10.5 – Mac OS X 10.5. I’m looking to upgrade my Mac OS. Does anyone by any chance have a family pack that hasn’t used all five uses? I’d gladly pay $20 or so to use one of them. Or does anyone else know a(n affordable) way to upgrade? (Post a new comment). [info] chudbabies 2009-05-24 05:23 am UTC (link). LINUX. (Reply to this) …

35+ Amazon S3 Tools and Plugins for Windows, Mac and Linux | About … – River Drive is a Windows and Linux GUI and CLI interface to Amazon Simple Storage Solution (S3). Bonkey – Tool for backing up files to multiple locations, including Amazon’s S3. Runs on Windows, OS X and Linux. …

Mac OS X Java fiasco: Apple still doesn’t get security … – A while back, according to the Register, patches were available for Windows and Linux that fixed the problem. However, that’s not the case with Mac OS X. Even though Apple recently released a whopper of a security update for Mac OS X, …

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Macs previously used Motorola based chip sets and processors. Macs now are Intel based – that is they use standard PC type components.

The question that begs then is why bother with the flavors of Linux and not simply use the Mac current OS X based computers.

This is a very good question and should merit introspection and focus by novice computer ( or beginner Linux users ) wanted to learn the Linux or Unix based computer operating systems either for its power and features or as option to the mainstream Microsoft windows and vista systems.

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• Windows Versus Linux Hosting With the two Windows and Linux hosting, the decision whether to launch the website using Windows based or Linux based web hosting plan is a difficult decision to make especially for the first time users. Which would be the most ideal plan? Without any kind of technical background most people......
• Is Linux Just Another Unix Flavor? [/caption] What defines an operating system isn't a geeky label or a collection of ramblings from the mouths of its community members. Nor is it some empty and pointless certification offered up by an obscure group of malcontented purveyors of "standards." An operating system is a kernel, a supporting cast......
• 'PC needs extra $600 to perform as well as Mac' 'PC needs extra $600 to perform as well as Mac' that's what CNBC said. Honestly, I'm kinda of bored with comparison Mac and PC. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ4xPV1c7jA&hl=en&fs=1]Most fan boy even try to strike those two OS with its weakness. Like Mac is faster than PC, PC got more viruses, or whatsoever. Enough......
• New Google Operating System Confirmed There have long been rumors of a Google Operating system. Last night those rumors were finally laid to rest with the announcement that a new Google operating system is in the works. If you ask me, the Google Chrome OS will really be nothing more than a Linux distribution. It......
• How Website Hosting Makes it Easy Website hosting is a necessary part of a successful website. It makes your website more professional and gives you access to several features that will help you optimize your site. With that being said, plenty of different website owners and Wordpress site owners are weary of full website hosting. Many......

If you purchase a commercial operating  system such as the Macintosh Mac OS or Microsoft Windows you will receive an OS mainly along with some bundled software .  These are usually either limited forms of software – fairly basic and fairly simple without advanced features – such as the notepad or wordpad issued by Microsoft in their Windows product.  In addition , if the computer is an OEM product from a third party manufacturer or assembler , removed from the OS software firm – such as HP / Compaq or Dell , the computer operating system will be bundled with trial time limited ( 30 or 90 days depending)  antivirus, Office suite ( word processor , spreadsheet etc bundles).

However in the Linux world the OS , generally does not come as an operating system only , but rather is bundles with a  large variety and assortment of fully featured open source software which is generally free of  charge.  If the user wishes to have a more pure or less heavy install they can usually choose these and their choices on the install options or at the very least advanced options on install.

Among the more popular open source programs that may be included  ( in Linux versions)

Those were the top most popular open source software in 2006 and some of them will stay popular for the years to come. (File Sharing not included). If you’d like to see some other popular open source software, you can visit OpenSourceWindows.org.

1. 7-Zip – file compression + 7Zip Portable
2. Abiword – create word documents + Abi Portable
3. Audacity – sound editing and effects + Audacity Portable
4. Blender 3D – 3D modeling and animation + Blender Portable
5. ClamWin – antivirus and antispyware scanner + ClamWin Portable
6. Eraser – erases your data securely + Eraser Portable
7. FileZilla – ftp client + FileZilla Portable
8. Firefox – browser + Firefox Portable
9. Gaim – instant messenger + Gaim Portable
10. Ganttproject – scheduling , resource management, calendaring
11. Gimp – GimpShop – image manipulation + Gimp Portable
12. Media Portal – media center
13. NVU – html editor + NVU Portable
14. OpenOffice.org – office suite + Open Office.org Portable
15. PDFCreator – create PDF files
16. RSSOwl – rss reader
17. TaskSwitchXP – advanced task management utility
18. Thunderbird – e-mail client + Thunderbird Portable
19. VLC Media Player – media player + VLC Portable
20. WebHTTrack – web site copier
21. The Linux Look « The Sopebocks – The author apparently disliked OSX’s buttons. Repeat after me: OS X is prettier than Linux. OS X is prettier than Linux. Except the buttons. OSX is also just a little too light. OS X is also just a little too light. Noticing a pattern? …Ballmer: Linux Bigger Competitor than Apple – OS News … – Ballmer: Linux Bigger Competitor than Apple – OS News.Why Microsoft Should Settle The TomTom-Linux Patent Suit At Any … – Linux is free and free but takes a bit of effort to get used to. Mac OS is more expensive up front but just works out of the box, it’s so easy to use that Microsoft cultists deride its simplicity as ‘Fisher Price’. …Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims … – Now I’m no fanboy but what myself and other linux users need to see is that using things like BASH and installing packages for drivers is something the public doesn’t want in a OS, they just want they to turn it on and go, looking all pretty and stuff. BTW I actually like vista, …. Now how do you handle a company that is so big and powerful and does not want anyone else in America to succeed without paying them “IPR” – Intellectual Protection Racket fees? Report Abuse …

    Why Windows 7 on Netbooks Won’t Save Microsoft — RoughlyDrafted … – This powerful position makes up the other reason why competitors couldn’t sell alternatives to Windows: there’s no functional market for another desktop PC OS because Microsoft has saturated the demand with ubiquitous supply. SCO, Linux …

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• Microsoft CEO Unveils Windows Phone 7 Series Software [/caption] Microsoft unveiled the next version of its operating system for mobile phones, Windows Phone 7 Series, featuring a move away from applications and towards functions. "It's all about the phone and how consumers react to the device," said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, opening a news conference held outside the......
• 3 Ways in Which Coin Collector Software Has Change the Industry There have been many changes in the world of coin collecting over the years. These changes have mostly been in regards to which coins are prized above others. Every once in a while a toll will come along which will help those in the industry to enjoy collecting more or......
• Is Linux Just Another Unix Flavor? [/caption] What defines an operating system isn't a geeky label or a collection of ramblings from the mouths of its community members. Nor is it some empty and pointless certification offered up by an obscure group of malcontented purveyors of "standards." An operating system is a kernel, a supporting cast......
• Free Financial Management Software When it comes to your getting out of debt, having the right software can actually make a real world of difference. Some people tend to manage their efforts at debt reduction with something that is as simple and as straight forward as a computer spreadsheet while other people tend toward......
• Is Free or Open Source Software Any Good? That's a tough question. After a few frustrating experiences, I wrote off all open source software as junk. My complaints were usually justified. Updates were haphazard and the software often had little or no documentation (that a non-tech person could understand). If you had a problem there was no 800 number to......

Linux may seem like the best and most powerful set of tools and operating system in the world in the hands of experienced users who can call up ali-baba’s cave in a dash yet for a novice or non experienced Linux user the whole episode will sit dead in the water like John Mc Cain at a campaign debate with Barak Obama much like Homer Simpson being taught a new identity and being tested with “Hello Mr. Smith”

Helping New Users Learn how to Love Linux « Computer Safety Tips – A blogger Slashdot blogger Mhall119 , told LinuxInsider that Linux isn’t hard to learn. They said that all the common problems the new users encountered was not because of Linux but rather because they were still in the Windows mindset. …

Linux and an Eee PC 4g: First Impressions – Hard plastic serves it well, because you forget how small and light it is when you’re pulling it out of your bag and end up tossing it in the air by accident. Battery life is all together good, but not quite long enough. … Fiddling with passwords and root commands is not something I’m used to, but a necessary evil if I’m going to be changing any of the defaults on my netbook which I will be, even if I have to learn how to program Linux on my own. sandwich …

Linux News: Software: HP, Sun Buddy Up to Offer Solaris on … – Starting up a new software company is not very hard, but making it successful requires a willingness to remake old rules to fit the Internet age. Getting venture capital or angel investor funds starts with nailing your story. [Download PDF: 5 pgs | 162k] … Click to learn Sun’s Solaris operating system on HP ProLiant server and blade system computers. The new deal’s intent is to increase demand for Solaris on both HP ProLiant servers and server blades in new markets. …

Linux Life – Playing with Debian 5.0 – I hope to report on my attempts to install various linux distributions onto my laptop computer as well as on the external hard drive. I am currently using an HP Pavilion dv5000 with the notorious Broadcom wireless card. …

Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims … – Linux is presenting the biggest challenge that MS has ever faced. It’s hard to see how MS will come out ahead on this one. As MS gets backed further into the corner the only choice they have is to come out swinging. But we are witnessing the final phases …. to post number 1: microsoft sucks, your a dumbass, and you should learn to reinvest your money… i believe you have your post in reverse… isnt’t microsoft the one usually taking advantage of others? Report Abuse …

Distro Review: Sabayon 4.0 | Adventures In Open Source – I’d say it’s probably not a distribution for users who are very new to Linux, it’s not scary or particularly hard to use, I don’t want to give that impression but if you run into problems it’s easy to get lost. There are a lot of good resources on the … I’d be interested to try Gentoo some time to compare and contrast, see what I could learn from it. I expect it would be quite a project though and probably take a week to set the system up with my lack of knowledge. …

A Tank of Weak Coffee – Linux help, please – Linux help, please. mspaint: [info] bloggerbytrade: February 25th, 20:35. I would like to know if it’s possible to access my initial hard drive partition (/dev/sdb1) through Ubuntu. Follows is as far as I got with this before getting …

The Linux of our Understanding – OK, that was a little hard to follow. I understand it, but I’m not clear on WHY you’d want to set parameters here. Why would I need to? Right after that comes a mention of the -D option, which supposedly prints out the “strings that … A paragraph or so down I learn that the “!” is used to negate the normal pipeline exit status – hmm.. if I ever knew that, I’d forgotten it. The paragraph after that attempts to explain why they mentioned “time” but fails to do the job. …

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• Choosing an Operating System [/caption]Whether you are shopping for a brand new computer or simply trying to update the one you own now, there is a lot of debate that goes along with which operating system is the best to buy.  For those who may not know, an operating system is the basis of......
• The pound's run ends After a positive run that lasted almost six weeks, the pound slumped yesterday, as bank shares took a tumble. Adding to Sterling's woes was the, Confederation of British Industry's industry forecast that the U.K. economy is expected to shrink by more than earlier predictions from this year. It is no......
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