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Not really BIG news!

Posted 09-29-2009 at 09:17 AM by rich_c

So Microsoft have released their free 'security' software...

Do wake me up when they release a secure OS! :yawn:

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Work around any technical limitations in the software...

That's taken from the dreaded Windows EULA. What kind of drivel is that? Probably the kind that encourages people to think of computers as appliances that should (Dare I say it!) just work... Well, it doesn't work that way for ANY computer system! OK so you might buy a PC from the same store you got your TV or fridge but it is not an appliance like those other items! It is a very sophisticated tool! Tools require knowledge...

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A project worth watching!

Posted 09-15-2009 at 10:05 PM by rich_c

While browsing some tech news sites, I happened upon a link to this project aiming to create an alernative to large manufacturers' nettop and netbook machines. Some of which are, frankly, a bit lacking in the fulfilling their potential department... I took them up on their invitation to complete a survey and indicated that I would be willing to help promote the project. So, here I am promoting! Have a look!

I posted a while back about a dirt cheap system I put together from a...

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A chance to counter Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.

Posted 09-10-2009 at 03:14 AM by rich_c

The revelation that Microsoft appear to have been providing misleading (To put it kindly...) training material to their retail partners, for use by customer facing staff seems to be a reasonably big story at the moment. See my previous post and probably any of your favourite tech sites for details...

Handled with care, this could well be a gift to those of us who try to promote the use of Linux. No publicity is bad publicity! The way I'm playing it is to make as many people as...

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Ten challenges to Windows users.

Posted 09-06-2009 at 04:21 AM by rich_c

I just read a piece on /. about Microsoft offering a course to BestBuy (U.S. consumer electronics store.) employees that by all accounts amounts to anti Linux FUD! I feel an appropriate response would be to challenge Windows users to do some things I do without fear of repercussions and/or with relative ease, but on their platform of choice... Here goes!

1. Browse the internet with no anti virus running. Firewall optional.
2. Give (Teenage) users permission to install and...

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