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The Value of Free

How do you put a value on the products created through open source?

OLPC: Virus Free

  • Good Computing (Posted by cberlo on Mar 12, 2008 6:49 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: OLPC
Contrary to Sam Varghese, the OLPC is not a doomed effort, destined to spread computer viruses on a worldwide scale. I didn't intend for OLPC to become one of my favourite topics, I just happen to notice a lot going on about it in the press, and sadly a lot of it is just plain wrong.

iPhone, You Phone, OpenMoko!

  • Good Computing (Posted by cberlo on Mar 11, 2008 10:55 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
The iPhone is slick, but what happens if Apple says you can't do what you want with it? That's where OpenMoko steps in.

Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics

Microsoft is up to the usual trick, spreading disinformation in their latest wave of product marketing. Here comes Windows Server 2008.

Windows Still Isn't Linux

Try as they might, Microsoft just can't seem to put in all the features and applications their users yearn for. Ironically, this is what drives the average Linux user: choice.

Free Ontario - the List

Join the discussion for a grassroots campaign to bring F/LOSS (Free/Libre Open Source Software) to government in the Province of Ontario. After Ontario, we’ll take on the other provinces, one by one, until we have a Free Canada. And then on to other countries...

Computing In Small Business

An even-handed comparison of how to get a stable computing environment set up for a growing small business.

How To Boot XP On The XO Laptop

Here's a step by step tutorial on how to get Windows XP up and running on the XO laptop. Get your SD card ready, your portable USB CD-ROM and let's go!

[All I can think of is..why? - Scott]

Free Ontario

  • the Rabid Penguin (Posted by cberlo on Dec 11, 2007 2:09 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
Join the grassroots campaign to raise the awareness of all elected officials in Ontario!

Computer Gifted

An article for new computer users receiving a computer gift for the holidays. Tips on what to do with Windows, Linux and where to find a bit of help with Macs.

Holiday Helper

  • Good Computing (Posted by cberlo on Nov 30, 2007 10:59 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux
Ready to face your mother-in-law's corrupt NTFS file system this season?

How To Buy A New Computer

  • Good Computing; By Good Computing (Posted by cberlo on Nov 16, 2007 3:32 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial
A bit of a different view -- hardware doesn't matter so much as the choice of what you put on it.

But Everyone Uses It

Microsoft Office isn't quite as ubiquitous as you'd think. If you break it down by the many versions out there, the alternatives may be in use just as much, and probably offer more bang for your buck.

10 Reasons To Dump Windows

Microsoft's Top 10 Reasons to use Vista are also the Top 10 Reasons to dump Windows!