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|  | Windows 7 lists already?!
Thursday, November 22, 2007
While I am still getting used to Vista, some people are already looking forward to its successor, Windows 7. PC Mechanic gives their take on the top seven things that they would add to a wish list for Windows seven. Personally I like this one:"Multiple Taskbars: KDE and GNOME once again have had this for years. You can add/remove "panels" at whim. Would be nice to have this in Windows 7." It sure would. |   |
| FIC CE260 cleared FCC
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Engadget reports that the FIC CE260 UMPC has in fact cleared the FCC - meaning that it has finally passed all of the safety and regulatory tests for it to be able to be sold in the US market. They also comment: "With any luck, it'll show up at Wal-Mart with a sub-$300 price tag sporting Everex's lovely new gOS." It has already been reported that the CE260 will ship in Q1 2008 with Linux and it certainly would make sense if Everex use the gOS that they are currently selling with the Everex gPC in Walmart. Both the CE260 and the gPC feature similar VIA chips. | |
| OQO receives Japanese design award
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Most reviews I have read about the OQO are from the US but it seems as though the land of the rising sun also loves the design of the well known UMPC, with its 5 inch screen and slide out keyboard. Looks like OQO hit the G-mark:"The "Good Design Award" is Japan's only comprehensive design evaluation and commendation system, originating from the "Good Design Selection System" (generally known as the "G-Mark System") instituted by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in 1957. This accolade is presented for designs that clearly demonstrate merit in the following assessment categories: designs that meet or exceed a certain standard, superior designs and future-oriented designs. Products that have received the Good Design Award are permitted to be exhibited with the highly recognized “G-mark” logo." Source: GottaBeMobile. | |
| Media launches new Gigabyte UMPC
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
One forum post has caused the launch of a product that wasn't really launched. I gave all the details (as much as is known so far) about the new Gigabyte M704 UMPC yesterday. A chunky handful of media have leapt on the story ... "Gigabyte launches 2nd Gen UMPC" ... "Gigabyte M704 UMPC Announced" ... "Gigabyte's M704 is prettier, shinier". But it wasn't launched. There was no Press Release and no announcement. Some poor worker at Gigabyte must have incorrectly added the product page to their website and someone copied it into a forum. But it's no longer listed on Gigabyte's website. That poor worker over at Gigabyte is probably having their knuckles wrapped right about now. Isn't it amazing how the media have effectively gone ahead and launched this product for Gigabyte, all because of an apparent mistake! | |
| Nano-ITX unboxing video
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Who better to present an unboxing video of the VIA EPIA NX 1500G Nano-ITX motherboard than Sascha from EPIACenter.com. These types of videos are great to watch if you're considering a purchase and want to actually see what you get in the box. | |
| | Managing Your Passwords Securely
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
I suppose it's safe to publically say that I have a handful of passwords that I use on various sites to login - as in I use the same password for various sites. But I also have a little black book with them written down in case my memory fails me, as it invariably does. That's probably not the most secure way to deal with them. PC Mechanic has an article on the subject:"With so much of our computing activity moving to the internet these days, it is quite common for people to have WAY more online profiles than can easily be kept track of. We have accounts at our banks, social networks, various online forums, email accounts, and probably even some other sites you registered for and..." read on. | |
| A guide to a Linux/Vista dual boot PC - part 1
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
The VIA pc3500 motherboard was featured on VIA Arena a few months back as the basis for a sub-60W PC. Not only is the board really low in power draw it's low cost as well, making it a perfect all-in-one board for people to build a Linux test machine or a PC for their first Linux experience. Today we launch the first in a five part series covering Ubuntu and Vista on a VIA pc3500:"Welcome to the first of a five-part article series that examines how Ubuntu Linux and other open source software runs on a computer built around the VIA pc3500 motherboard. Each article will cover different aspects of the computing experience. This series will feature discussions on topics such as: hardware and operating systems, multimedia software, office programs, Internet applications, and software virtualization. In this article, we will: - examine various viewpoints regarding Linux and open source software.
- discover what differentiates the VIA pc3500 motherboard from other motherboards.
- read about the process of building an entire computer around the VIA pc3500 motherboard.
- learn how to install Windows and Linux on the same computer.
- find out how to do basic post-install configuration of Ubuntu Linux, quickly and easily."
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| gPC a litmus test for Linux in the mainstream
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
I have been reading over the news items relating to the gPC. In case you've been living in a cave somewhere, let me explain that it is a basic PC system, featuring a VIA C7-D 1.5GHz processor, integrated graphics, 512MB RAM and 30GB HDD. Walmart ordered in 10 000 units and they've sold out at $198 a pop. Now with all the hype and commentary about this there is one comment that stands out to me, made by a blogger called lonnie."The gPC is one of the first Linux-based desktop machines to be offered for sale by a major retailer. As such, it could be an indicator of open source software’s potential for success in the consumer market." This should not be under-stated. This is very big news for the open source movement and companies that package Linux operating systems for consumer use. I think we've come to the stage now where people are comfortable enough with PCs that Linux is no longer a scary word, an alternative sort of niche lifestyle reserved for programmers. Since most people know the main terminologies of computer use as well as how to navigate an operating system, using an OS that's not necessarily branded Microsoft is quite acceptable - and the huge popularity of the gPC proves this. | |
| gPC will be restocked
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
The gPC, a 1.5GHz VIA processor based system running Linux, hit Walmart's shelves a couple of weeks back and totally sold out. At a mere $199, it hits the right price point for families who hadn't been able to afford a computer or families that wanted a second computer computer but didn't want to fork out big bucks just so that Sally can surf on Barbie.com. There's plenty of scenarios where people will lap up the idea of grabbing a sub-$200 PC to upgrade their households' computer collection. The good news is that Walmart has confirmed they will be re-stocking their shelves. I wonder if some lucky people will find a gPC under their tree this year? Source: Tech Spot. | |
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