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My observations and opinions about IT are based on 40 years of use in science and technology and lately, in education. I like IT that is fast, cost-effective and reliable. My first use of GNU/Linux in 2001 was so remarkably better than what I had been using, I feel it is important work to share GNU/Linux with the world. Now that I'm retired I still use GNU/Linux on every computer in my home except the smartphones which run Android/Linux.Lately, I've been giving lots of thought to the world I inherited and which I will leave to my descendants. I'm planting grass, trees, flowers and vegetables in my large lot and I've ordered a Solo EV. I plan to charge my Solo by means of a tracking solar array. Life is good if you have a purpose. I do.
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Daily Archives: October 8, 2012
2013 Will not Be The Year of M$
“Simple arithmetic shows that unless Microsoft manages to make a dent in the smartphone and tablet market, it’s pretty much the end of its dominance” via Editorial: Will 2013 be the year of… Microsoft? | Netrunner Magazine. I found this insightful … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, desktop, FLOSS, GNU/Linux, that other OS, thin client
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Not All Small Cheap Computers are Loved
“No one wants laptop-style keyboard accessories for their phones. Or, rather, no one wants Motorola Mobility’s version. The Google-owned handset maker last week admitted it had canned the product.” via Motorola whacks laptop-like phone dock • Reg Hardware. That’s too … Continue reading
GNU/Linux Adoption Grows in California
I originally wrote this as a comment but I think it’s worth a post. I reported that Distrowatch saw a sharp increase in activity for the popular distros and was replying to a comment. =========================================== NetApplications is seeing something similar: … Continue reading
NHS Scotland Celebrates Being Overcharged £5m Instead of £6m
NHS Scotland is suspected of encouraging FLOSS suppliers just to get a discount from M$. That’s very short-sighted. £1m a year forever is an infinite sum… Windows 7 overruns NHS Scotland • The Channel.
Hugo Chavez Wins With Reduced Majority in Venezuela
“Mr Chavez won 54% of the vote, the electoral council announced, with turnout at about 81%.” via BBC News – Hugo Chavez celebrates re-election in Venezuela. Venezuela is one of the South American countries with a pro-FLOSS government policy. In … Continue reading