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The "Proprietary Tax" makes Linux's true cost come out to $1000 cheaper than Windows or OS X, due to the excessive software and cat litter costs associated with proprietary operating systems.
Does Apple Face Any Serious Threat From Psystar?
Psystar, the company who began selling Mac clones, has now been around for a year without being shut down by Apple, despite their best efforts. Does this little company pose a threat to Apple or is it just a particularly annoying fly to be swept away?
Cheap CrunchPad Tablet Shows Off Future of the Cloud
All the buzz is focused on Netbooks, but there is a new kid on the block that just might change things.
Why VirtualBox Should Be Integrated Into Ubuntu
VirtualBox opens the opportunity to have easy-to-use virtualization built right in. It seems like a missed opportunity not to make installing a Windows VM seamless.
Unlock Ubuntu's April Fools Joke
Even Ubuntu has left a little April Fools joke, right in their operating system, but you have to unlock it.
Comic: The new iPod Shuffle. Three times easier to swallow.
The new iPod Shuffle isn't just smaller - it's easier to swallow (and steal).
Why Do You Use Linux?
At some point, nearly everyone who uses Linux has someone ask them “what’s that?” This question almost invariably leads to “why is it better than (other operating system)?” What do you say when someone asks you this?
Netbooks May Be Small But What Is Their Pixel Density?
Have you ever thought about what something like "1024x600 10" Screen" means? Just about nothing. What really matters is the pixel density. How do various netbooks compare to standard laptops? Surprisingly well.
Linux: It's A Marketing Problem
Word of mouth is the most powerful way forward Linux has. The key is just to keep in mind who you are talking to. Not everyone is as interested in computers as you are.
Could Psystar Defeating Apple Have Broader Consequences?
Apple and Psystar have been locked in a legal battle for some time now, but it appears that, if Psystar wins, the consequences could be quite large and broad.
Recommending Linux With Confidence
One of the advantages Mac and Windows have is that it is very easy to tell someone to buy a computer with Windows or OS X and know that it will work. Unfortunately, it is not as easy to tell someone to start using Linux.
Three Little Utilities That Make A Big Difference
We've all heard of Firefox and GNOME DO, but there are some little utilities you may not have noticed that make life a lot easier.
Epidermis: Promising for the Future, Problematic for Now
Epidermis is a tool that promises to let you easily skin your GNOME desktop in a single click. It sounds great, but how well does it work?
The New Ubuntu Brainstorm
For some time, Ubuntu Brainstorm has been a place for users to share and vote on ideas for Ubuntu. Today, that process just got a little better with the introduction of a new version of Brainstorm.
The (Nearly) Perfect Installer for Ubuntu
As installers go, Ubuntu actually has a pretty good one, but that doesn't mean its perfect. In fact, it could be improved in a number of ways.
The Terminal Test: Do you have to use the terminal in Linux?
Many Linux newbies fear the terminal and worry that they will have to learn how to use it, but is it really necessary any more? Can everything be done from the GUI or is it still necessary to delve into the terminal just to get things done?
How To/Roundup: Getting Widgets on Ubuntu
It seems like every other operating system and desktop environment has some form of widgets, except Ubuntu. Luckily, you can change that quite easily.
Review: The Logitech MX Air Mouse on Linux
Logitech MX Air promises to let you control your computer from your couch, just by pointing it at your screen. The question is: does it work and does it work with Linux?
What Is Your Holiday Gift to the Linux Community?
If you haven't found a gift for the Linux Community yet, why not head over to a forum and see how many people you can help out?
My Dreams for Linux in the Next Year
Linux may already be the operating system of choice for many people, but it can still be so much better. Here are five dreams for Linux in the coming year.