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As much as it pleases me that Canonical takes another go with a reputable partner with a preinstalled Ubuntu computers on the market, but even though I like Linux computer in the trade see a Linux netbook is in the times of fast and also very affordable Tablets somehow anachronistic. By 1499 Rand (approximately 137 €) is sold in South Africa, Vodafone Webbook by European standards do not even particularly expensive, but somehow I can not help feeling that here again a slow-moving items sold with a pre-installed Linux. The device itself can be said, unfortunately, very little, since the display of Vodafone little information includes: More than 10 “screen, wifi, webcam and 4GB of memory (probably flash) will not be betrayed.

Within the picture it is possible to see that Ubuntu Oneiric 11:10 with Unity because the shell is utilized. Though Unity is strongly criticized in the Ubuntu community, I assume it’s excellent that a current program is used, all too generally there was only a Asbach Ubuntu as an solution, given the long lead occasions for pc manufacturers were far too long. How much enjoyable Unity tends to make on an older pc remains to become noticed. From my knowledge with a Lenovo S12 with Unity Oneiric is really beneficial, though not a rocket. Read the rest of this entry »

In my post about the Dell Vostro V131 Sebastian of storage media giant web hosting & design a super-long comment about the device under Ubuntu Linux, has written that I do not want to let rot in the comments. We have revamped the paper a bit and illustrated, so that I now want to publish his work as a guest post. The Vostro V131 still get updated very often from 439 € to buy from Dell, who buy a compact Linux-compatible laptop and lie about one thousand is not equal € for a Dell XPS 13 would like the V131 is actually removed quite well. I have the previous V130 and I am – except for the battery life, which was significantly improved in the V131 – completely satisfied. But now on with Sebastian’s post.

Caveat: I have been a few weeks ago looking for a notebook that is mobile, with no DVD drive, if possible, to 8 GB RAM upgradeable and includes a UMTS modem has or provides the ability to retrofit. First I had the Lenovo ThinkPad X121e in the eye, which seemed ideal because of the above requirements. However, accumulated in recent times, reports of errors in processing, which can lead to scratches on the palm rest and the display. In some cases it was even on display-broken. So ticked off! Unfortunately, the X121 is the only of its class, I could find. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s been a bit ‘of years since I found a computer in my way. The beginnings were with the Spectrum Issue 3, 1983. It was attached to the cassette recorder and the TV at home was to monitor: with 128 k of ram was a real power in those days. You could not do much except some program in BASIC and toys now too trivial. The music was beautiful. Potetevi try writing some songs, but not in polyphony. Internet had not yet been studied and what is routine today was beyond any wildest imagination.

Then a silence of years and finally the discovery of “windows” Window 95. (The two computers are still worked).
We change the century (even if for only a few years) and reach the first penguin “LINUX”. The onset is difficult. Nobody gives you a hand. The network is not yet widespread, ranging again with 33.6 kbs modem and you can always stay connected otherwise it will lock the phone line for the whole family. The first July When it changes all the adsl. The information will come easily at home. For each question you do find someone that Google has already had your problem, have searched for answers and often found her. Read the rest of this entry »

Android itself is an operating system function exclusively for small teams as well could end up as mobile phones, called smartphones and tablets that are so fashionable today. Among its most important manufacturing data we find the fact of being the most popular regard to mobile phones occupy nearly 50% of the teams are in the United States market, competing directly with Symbian, there are separate indicate that it is based precisely on what amounts to the service provided by Linux computer operating system. The rights were bought by Google Android to use.

Android may well be regarded as an operating system too young, having been created in 2007, noticing the fast road to popularity was as high.

Android Operating System: Exclusive mobile and tabletsOtro the pros available to Android is the fact of being open source, which is to be released by Google under the Apache License to achieve a better result. Thanks to being open source Android has a lot of developers worldwide who are responsible for just the right building applications that can be purchased through the Android Market or download for free, all depending on the particular case. It also suggests that programs are written Android under the Java programming language. Read the rest of this entry »

A common question that we will always listen: What suits me, a Windows or Linux? And it’s true, you can often self it has raised himself, wanting to leave after her. Obviously both have their own pros worth mentioning, so let it come separately to offer both operating systems and what are the highlights in relation to each other.

To start let’s look at the case of Windows, which just becomes the most popular event worldwide with regard to operating systems, having the largest number of users in this respect, therefore the more commercial and easy to get, something relevant to people seeking quick solutions to your computer problems.

Besides, it is easier to find useful applications that are Windows operating systems than other cases. Also, due to the fact that it is the most popular operating system is more common for end users adapt to its use in less time, and this is just friendly and confident.

As one can see, the main advantage of Windows consists of simply being more popular, is more common than people know what is Windows and Linux that otherwise, especially for users who do not take many discomfort in seeking greater number of alternatives. Read the rest of this entry »