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Dell: Linux growing despite Microsoft patent threats
The PC manufacturer says that Microsoft's patent-infringement claims have not affected sales of its Linux servers. Read more »
Dell Linux PCs go on sale today
Dell said on Wednesday night in the US it will begin selling three models of PCs with Ubuntu Linux preinstalled on Thursday. Read more »
Dell Linux PCs to skip Australia?
Asia- Pacific customers wanting to get their hands on Dell PCs, pre-loaded with Ubuntu Linux, will have to wait. Read more »
Dell and HP still the life of the XP party
Facing a 30 June deadline to stop selling PCs with Windows XP, the world's largest computer makers are getting creative, with Dell and HP's Australian offices staying cagey about their intentions. Read more »
Dell takes small steps toward Linux
Dell has acknowledged that 83,000 users have urged it to sell PCs with Linux pre-installed, but it has fallen short of accepting their suggestion. Read more »
XP a quietly official alternative to Vista
Despite its big push for Vista, Microsoft is quietly allowing PC makers to offer an option that lets users "downgrade" to Windows XP, allowing customers to purchase new PCs but stick with the older operating system. Read more »
Acer gives mixed message on Linux line-up
Acer won't commit to pre-installing Linux on its line-up in Australia, despite hinting that it would do so in the UK. Read more »
Notebooks embrace the Core 2 Duo
Notebook users will get their first crack at Intel's new Core 2 Duo chip starting on Monday in the US, as the chipmaker unveils the final instalment of its architectural shift. Read more »
Intel opens chipsets and Pentium six-pack
Intel's latest chipsets spawn new desktop PCs, including one the size of phone book that can hide behind a flat panel. Plus, it releases six new Pentium 4 chips. Read more »
Q&A: Debian leader on not being in it for the money
The Debian GNU/Linux operating system continues to generate interest from developers around the world, keen to sign up and contribute code to the open-source project now in its 15th year. Read more »
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Remaking my server environment: blade servers, virtualisation, terminal computing
My staff and I will be making some relatively significant changes to the computing environment at Westminster College. I thought I'd use this post to describe what we're doing and why and maybe give you some ideas about your own workings. Read more »
Servers on a budget: 4 Servers tested
Need a new server but only have AU$2500 to spend? The range of options is suprisingly good as long as you're willing to do without some of the fancy features. Read more »
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Bridging the gap between programmers and the visionA successful project will have a hard time flying if you don't walk through the game plan before writing a line of code. Read more »
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Social news start-up Streem shuts downSydney social news start-up Streem will shut down this afternoon, according to a heartfelt notice posted on the site this morning by its founder Elgar Welch. Read more »
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Space pr0n, patent karma and Yang out -- Club Builder
On Club Builder this week: how NASA plans to get the Internet into space, Jerry Yang is out the door at Yahoo and Brendan Eich discusses javascript engine competition.