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Responses to question: "Which Linux is best for beginners?"

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Fri, 11/14/2008 - 13:15

Linux users share ideas and ask for help. This week, Morgan has a number of responses to his question about which Linux flavor is best for a beginner.

Our readers offer a number of choices. Then, Terry offers Bob Mc some places to go for answers to his Linux and Asus Eee questions.


 

Being Better Isn't Always Best! PostgresSQL

Topix - Linux  Sun, 10/19/2008 - 08:09

In low cost web hosting you really only have two main choices of database, MySQL on Linux/Windows and SQL Server on Windows .


 

Mandriva 2009: Is It Better Than Mac Or Windows!

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Sat, 10/11/2008 - 06:55

PC users have never had so many choices ever before. All you are stuck with is Microsoft's Windows XP, which is almost a decade old.

Well, not a decade, but almost. And latest Vista -- it's just not working.


 

Poky Linux or OpenMoko or Both?

Topix - Linux  Sun, 10/05/2008 - 04:53

Both Poky Linux and OpenMoko seem to be good choices. But with certain popular devices right now it seems that OpenMoko has the edge as far as some components and Poky Linux has the framework edge as fas being ...


 

Netflix to Offer Mac Video Streaming By End of Year

MacRumors  Thu, 10/02/2008 - 12:20

Netflix posted an announcement about new content available for streaming, including new movies and television shows:

Today we announced an agreement with Starz Play that adds around 1,000 choices that you can watch instantly today, a...


 

If Linux Distributions Were Footballers..

Ubuntu-News.net  Tue, 09/30/2008 - 13:45

This is just a bit of fun, blending my two great loves, Linux and football.
I make no apology for the English Premiership-centric choices.
Indeed, I'd welcome any other suggestions from around the globe...


 

Canonical Offers Sale of Proprietary Codecs for Ubuntu

Slashdot: Linux  Fri, 09/19/2008 - 13:46

ruphus13 writes "Playing DVDs on Linux that required proprietary codecs has been a source of much pain. Ubuntu (or anyone else, for that matter) is not legally allowed to redistribute these codecs.

So, users were left with sub-optimal choices. Convert the multimedia to an open format, acquire new media, or use a codec 'found' on the web, which may be illegal.

In its continued effort to have a seamless and slick user experience, Canonical made the hard choice to offer the sale and support for proprietary codecs that users had to actually purchase for Ubuntu.


 

Linux Alternatives to Windows SBS Part One

Linux Today  Thu, 09/18/2008 - 11:03

The Linux Distillery: "Today and Sunday I'm going to tell you about Linux-based choices which free you from the shackles SBS imposes."


 

The Power of Perception

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Wed, 09/03/2008 - 16:22

How rational are the choices we make about the operating systems we run?


 

SCX-4725FN All-In-One Laser Printer

Topix - Linux  Thu, 08/21/2008 - 21:28

Price Range: $139.97 - $351.95 from 25 Sellers Description: Life s full of choices, but you re in charge.