Why I Use Linux
April 23, 2009As I've mentioned in a previous Linux Line post, I am not a programmer. Yet Linux is built on the philosophical principle of freely sharing source code. This is how those who create Linux frequently advocate it.
Oracle may merge pieces of OpenSolaris with Linux, analysts say
April 20, 2009Oracle may offer some of the key features of the OpenSolaris version of Sun's operating system for use in Linux once it takes control of the server vendor, according to analysts.
Oracle's Sun buy: Ellison praises Solaris, thumbs nose at IBM
April 20, 2009Oracle CEO Larry Ellison declared that Sun's Solaris operating system is 'by far the best Unix technology' -- including it along with Java as the two key assets that Oracle will get by acquiring Sun.
XP shifts to reduced support
April 20, 2009As planned, Microsoft dropped Windows XP out of what it calls "mainstream support."
Microsoft leaks Windows 7 RC delivery date
April 19, 2009Microsoft plans to deliver a release candidate of Windows 7 in little more than two weeks, the company's Web site revealed Saturday. But there's no word yet on when it will be available to the public.
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Bill Gates' first product demo: 'Mom! Come and tell them it worked!'
April 17, 2009A book written by Bill Gates' father details how a young Bill Gates gave his first demonstration in 1972 of a hardware gadget he developed with two friends. The demo did not go as planned.
DOJ wants extension of Microsoft antitrust judgment
April 17, 2009The U.S. DOJ is asking for an 18-month extension of the antitrust settlement with Microsoft. Oversight of the agreement is set to end in November.
Living on Air: A Windows guru spends two weeks with a Mac
April 16, 2009After living with Linux for two weeks, Windows expert Preston Gralla did the same with Apple's MacBook Air. Now that he's tried a Mac, will he ever go back?
How Did My Taskbar Get up There?
April 15, 2009How did the Windows Taskbar get to the top of the screen and how can Knowltonrc get it back where it belongs. The Answer Line forum offers help.
Disk Defrag Help From Hassle-Free PC
April 15, 2009For the last couple months I've been troubleshooting a vexing problem on my new quad-core HP desktop: Roughly once per week, the machine would start running as slow as molasses.