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GNOME 2.26's 5 Best Features

This isn't just any update to Linux's GNOME interface. This is a great update to GNOME. Here's why.

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One giant step closer to the Google Linux desktop

According to the Wall Street Journal, HP and other major PC builders are considering building netbooks using the Google Linux-based Android operating system.

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KDE 4.2: Finally a new Linux desktop I can like

Anyone who knows anything about my tastes in the Linux desktop knows I really haven't liked the KDE 4 interface, but the latest version, KDE 4.2.2, is looking good, darn good.

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What was the first netbook?

People are talking about what device was the very first netbook. That's puzzling since I think there's no question about what the first netbook was, but most people don't seem to see it.

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Netbook Linux gets revved up

Dell and Google Android; Intel, Novell, and Moblin; and who knows how many vendors with ARM-powered netbooks: this summer is going to see a flood of Linux-powered netbooks arrive.

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The top four Linux netbook trends

If you take all the Linux netbook announcements from the Computex trade show and add them up, they equal good times ahead for the Linux desktop. Here's how it works out.

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HP is business Linux friendly

HP may never be especially consumer-Linux friendly, but lately the company has been making it easier for business Linux users to get what they need. And, that includes Ubuntu and SUSE Linux Enterprise...

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Go Google Chrome OS! Just don't go too fast, too far

I'm rubbing my hands with glee with the thought of Google Chrome OS punishing Windows in the desktop market, but I also fear trading one desktop operating system overlord for another.

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KDE 4.3 is here

The latest KDE 4.3 is now ready for you, but are you ready for it?

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Karmic Koala: The best Ubuntu Linux ever?

After kicking the tires of the beta of Ubuntu Linux 9.10, I'm impressed. This may be the best version of Ubuntu to date.

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No open-source Skype ... yet

The popular Internet voice program Skype is not going open source real soon, but, it is on its way.

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Google Chrome operating system's first appearance scheduled

No more rumors. This time, it's real. Chrome, Google's Linux-based desktop operating system is on its way.

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Dell introduces best Ubuntu netbook ever?

Early next year, Dell will be introducing the new Mini 10 with XP Home, Windows 7 Starter, and, what fits it best of all, Ubuntu 9.10.

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Ubuntu 10.04: Where Ubuntu goes from here

The Ubuntu desktop is looking better than ever, but, it's the Ubuntu server, cloud, and ISV partnerships that will make Canonical profitable

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OpenSUSE 11.3: The Linux distribution for KDE lovers

Long time fans of openSUSE Linux and its commercial big brother, Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, will find a lot to like in this latest update.

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