Is Linux the OS of Ubiquitous Computing?
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| As Christian Einfeldt of Digital Tipping Point recently noted, when Amazon
| published its Christmas wish lists, Linux devices figured prominently. And it
| seems like Linux is indeed all around us. Apple showed us Unix could look
| gorgeous; Nokia has used it as the basis for an open handset; Linksys opened
| up its routers to modders; and dozens of consumer devices rely on Linux at
| their core.
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http://gigaom.com/2008/01/07/is-linux-the-os-of-ubiquitous-computing/
And this comes from Giga OM (Om Malik), the site which took money to shill for
the monopolist ("people-ready").
Linux Blog Safari: Waxing Philosophic on a New Linux Year
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| "When asked what I fervently wish for Linux, I realize how full-featured a
| system it has finally become," said Slashdot blogger yagu. "I'm writing this
| reply in Firefox, on a Linux machine which has been my exclusive working
| environment for the last year. I have a full office suite of software (Open
| Office); a powerful, standards-compliant browser (Firefox); a full e-mail
| client (Thunderbird); and thousands of free programs."
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http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/61066.html
Related:
Linux and Mac computers sweep Amazon's 'best of' 2007
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| Computers with default Linux or Mac operating systems have swept
| Amazon's 'best of' 2007 list. The MacBook Pro notebook PC was the best
| reviewed and most frequently gifted. The highest selling computer was the
| Nokia tablet PC running Linux, and the Asus EEE pc, running Xandros GNU
| Linux.
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http://digg.com/linux_unix/Linux_and_Mac_computers_sweep_Amazon_s_best_of_2007
Intriguing Holiday Gifts [Almost Everything is Linux]
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| Featured in this Roundup:
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| FrontOLPC XO-1 ($399 direct to donate one, get one—until December 31, 2007)
| The XO-1 laptop by the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative is a
| game-changer for disadvantaged children in developing countries. For a
| limited time you can benefit as well.
|
| AngleASUS Eee PC 4G ($400 street)
| Despite its minor annoyances, the ASUS Eee PC 4G—a 2-pound ultraportable—is
| sleek, versatile, and well worth the $400.
|
| Amazon Kindle - FrontAmazon Kindle ($400 direct)
| It's pricey, but Amazon's Kindle is the e-book's best hope to make the best
| seller list.
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2236777,00.asp
Tux Droid delivers a very Merry Linuxmas
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| Although it could be argued that your average fanboy has already got the
| present they wanted this xmas in the continuing growth of Linux in terms of
| both actual deployment and media popularity, or maybe the arrival of the
| Linux server for Unreal Tournament 3 or even the fact that the BBC iPlayer is
| now Linux compatible. But no, believe me, when they see the dancing plastic
| penguin that announces the arrival of new email all that will change.
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http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry1904.html
Seller Beware - Hemorrhage of Customers Ahead
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| Just a side note to humbly remind you that Komputers4Kids is in need of some
| help in order for us to get our influx of Christmas season orders met. We are
| looking at 18 computers to build in the next 7 days...and getting the fuel in
| the vehicles to deliver and set them up. Any help you could provide us will
| be appreciated long after this season is over.
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http://blog.lobby4linux.com/index.php?/archives/391-AUTOSAVED-Seller-Beware-Hemorrhage-of-Customers-Ahead.html
http://tinyurl.com/33owlq
Linux Drives Hot Holiday PCs
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| Linux machines are cheaper and often more energy efficient than their Windows
| and Mac counterparts.
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http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/60564.html
Why I Will Recommend Linux To Family This Year
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| So, my approach to Linux in the family would be to start with the kids!
| Okay, I’ll give you a hint, I already have started with them on Linux, and
| it’s working.
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http://www.velocitywebdev.com/2007/12/01/why-i-will-recommend-linux-to-family-this-year/
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| For her birthday, I bought Leslee a Asus Eee (pronounced E). I've had my eye
| out for an ultraportable laptop for her for a while. So far, I'd only found
| very expensive ultraportables. When this came out, and was available in the
| $350-400 range, I jumped at it. For some, the fact that it runs Linux might
| be a deterrent, but definitely not for me.
|
| [...]
|
| Leslee tells me every day how much she loves it. I bought it for her, so
| that's what matters. The fact that it exposes her to Linux and open source
| software is a nice bonus.
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http://dmartin.org/weblog/asus-eee
Ten things you can do to help open source
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| Open source is all about the community multiplying individual efforts: at
| whatever level you can, doing something you care about will bring rewards for
| all.
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http://resources.zdnet.co.uk/articles/features/0,1000002000,39291123,00.htm
Gift Ideas for Linux Users
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| Do you have a friend who finally got tired of all the crashes and bugs that
| come with Windows? Did they switch to Linux and now swear by it? Then these
| are the perfect gift ideas for your shopping list. The following gift ideas
| are perfect for all penguin loving Linux users.
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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/457009/gift_ideas_for_linux_users.html
Nothing Says Holiday Cheer Like Free Software
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| You can also play Santa yourself and show up with your list in hand. Many
| people would appreciate a little help with the installation process, so you
| can just load the software for them -- or even install a Linux distro like
| Ubuntu or Fedora that comes bundled with lots of basic applications most
| people will find helpful. Installing Linux is so easy these days, almost
| anyone can do it -- but you can keep that piece of news totally secret!
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http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/60446.html
Kindle, Eee PC top Amazon.com 'most wanted' list
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| Ironically, perhaps, it was the N810 that was the only meachine ahead of the
| Eee PC in Amazon.com's list of best-selling notebooks. Even though the N810
| isn't a notebook, in the true, computery sense of the word.
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/11/22/eee_pc_americas_most_wanted/
Top-10 gift ideas for the Linux Gadget Geek
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| Got a Linux Gadget Geek on your shopping list? You can't fail with a gift
| from this guide to the ten hottest Linux-powered devices gleaned from
| LinuxDevices.com's news throughout 2007. There's something for everyone, at
| prices from $150 to $1,000, organized from least to most expensive. Enjoy!
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http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5936183381.html
There's No System Like Linux for the Holidays
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| Holiday shopping season is about to hit full swing, and personal computers
| already rank high on many people's wish lists. If you're going to give the
| gift of a new PC, should you consider giving one with Linux? If the receiver
| is a tech-savvy individual, it may be the perfect gift, and the growing
| availability of preloaded machines means setup headaches are easily avoided.
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http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/Theres-No-System-Like-Linux-for-the-Holidays-60397.html
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