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KDEs Big Mistake

Linux Today  Tue, 11/11/2008 - 10:34

TechRepublic: "In the migration from 3.x to 4.x, the KDE developers decided to make a rather bold move: replace KDE's file browsing function with Dolphin.

Now before I get into this rant, I want to say that Dolphin isn't horrible, it's just that Konqueror was probably one of the finest file managers available — on any platform.

That being said..."


 

Untangle's Free Re-Router Gateway for Windows is Good Bet for SM...

Linux Today  Wed, 09/17/2008 - 15:31

TechRepublic: "Untangle, Inc. has released the Untangle on Windows open source gateway software for use on Windows PCs.

Until now, Untangle has provided a Linux-based open source gateway as a free download or as a purchased piece of hardware."


 

How do I Run Linux/UNIX Clients on Windows With XWin32 Live?

Linux Today  Wed, 09/17/2008 - 14:31

TechRepublic: "Recently I wrote about how you can open (and use) Linux applications in Windows using a combination of PuTTY and XWin32.

This system was fairly easy but a bit cumbersome. With a recent update to XWin32 Live, PuTTY has been removed from the equation and the setup/use is now easier than ever."


 

10 Things You Should Know About Networking Two Buildings

Linux Today  Wed, 08/27/2008 - 19:31

TechRepublic: "#1: Wireless may not be the best solution...."


 

See for Yourself What is Inside the ASUS Eee901

Linux Today  Wed, 07/30/2008 - 16:00

Techrepublic: "While power users will find the ASUS Eee’s limitations to be frustrating, they can still appreciate the engineering prowess that went into the design as revealed in the TechRepublic Cracking Open Photo Gallery."


 

Keep Thunderbird from Building Too Big a Nest on Your Hard Disk

Linux Today  Mon, 07/14/2008 - 07:00

TechRepublic: "Through its support for the POP3 and IMAP4 protocols, the program is compatible with nearly any messaging system, and its cross-platform nature makes it ideal for mixed-client environments..."


 

10 ways to sell corporate on Linux (TechRepublic)

LWN.net  Thu, 04/24/2008 - 10:59

TechRepublic suggests ten arguments for switching to Linux.

"Your systems are all way overdue for an operating system upgrade, but your IT department is going over budget.

You know you can’t afford the latest version of Microsoft Windows or Office. The easiest path to reining in your costs would be to migrate over to the Linux operating system.

Unfortunately, corporate headquarters isn’t convinced that Linux is the way to go. How do you convince them otherwise?