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[News] Ubiquitous Computing Makes GNU/Linux Its Choice

  • Subject: [News] Ubiquitous Computing Makes GNU/Linux Its Choice
  • From: Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:03:49 +0000
  • Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.advocacy
  • Organization: Netscape / schestowitz.com
  • User-agent: KNode/0.10.4
Is Linux the OS of Ubiquitous Computing?

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| As Christian Einfeldt of Digital Tipping Point recently noted, when Amazon 
| published its Christmas wish lists, Linux devices figured prominently. And it 
| seems like Linux is indeed all around us. Apple showed us Unix could look 
| gorgeous; Nokia has used it as the basis for an open handset; Linksys opened 
| up its routers to modders; and dozens of consumer devices rely on Linux at 
| their core.     
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http://gigaom.com/2008/01/07/is-linux-the-os-of-ubiquitous-computing/

And this comes from Giga OM (Om Malik), the site which took money to shill for
the monopolist ("people-ready").

Linux Blog Safari: Waxing Philosophic on a New Linux Year

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| "When asked what I fervently wish for Linux, I realize how full-featured a 
| system it has finally become," said Slashdot blogger yagu. "I'm writing this 
| reply in Firefox, on a Linux machine which has been my exclusive working 
| environment for the last year. I have a full office suite of software (Open 
| Office); a powerful, standards-compliant browser (Firefox); a full e-mail 
| client (Thunderbird); and thousands of free programs."     
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http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/61066.html


Related:

Linux and Mac computers sweep Amazon's 'best of' 2007

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| Computers with default Linux or Mac operating systems have swept 
| Amazon's 'best of' 2007 list. The MacBook Pro notebook PC was the best 
| reviewed and most frequently gifted. The highest selling computer was the 
| Nokia tablet PC running Linux, and the Asus EEE pc, running Xandros GNU 
| Linux.    
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http://digg.com/linux_unix/Linux_and_Mac_computers_sweep_Amazon_s_best_of_2007


Intriguing Holiday Gifts [Almost Everything is Linux]

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| Featured in this Roundup:
| 
| FrontOLPC XO-1 ($399 direct to donate one, get one—until December 31, 2007)
| The XO-1 laptop by the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative is a 
| game-changer for disadvantaged children in developing countries. For a 
| limited time you can benefit as well.  
| 
| AngleASUS Eee PC 4G ($400 street)
| Despite its minor annoyances, the ASUS Eee PC 4G—a 2-pound ultraportable—is 
| sleek, versatile, and well worth the $400. 
| 
| Amazon Kindle - FrontAmazon Kindle ($400 direct)
| It's pricey, but Amazon's Kindle is the e-book's best hope to make the best 
| seller list.  
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2236777,00.asp


Tux Droid delivers a very Merry Linuxmas 

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| Although it could be argued that your average fanboy has already got the 
| present they wanted this xmas in the continuing growth of Linux in terms of 
| both actual deployment and media popularity, or maybe the arrival of the 
| Linux server for Unreal Tournament 3 or even the fact that the BBC iPlayer is 
| now Linux compatible. But no, believe me, when they see the dancing plastic 
| penguin that announces the arrival of new email all that will change.     
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http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry1904.html


Seller Beware - Hemorrhage of Customers Ahead

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| Just a side note to humbly remind you that Komputers4Kids is in need of some 
| help in order for us to get our influx of Christmas season orders met. We are 
| looking at 18 computers to build in the next 7 days...and getting the fuel in 
| the vehicles to deliver and set them up. Any help you could provide us will 
| be appreciated long after this season is over.    
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http://blog.lobby4linux.com/index.php?/archives/391-AUTOSAVED-Seller-Beware-Hemorrhage-of-Customers-Ahead.html
http://tinyurl.com/33owlq


Linux Drives Hot Holiday PCs

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| Linux machines are cheaper and often more energy efficient than their Windows 
| and Mac counterparts. 
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http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/60564.html


Why I Will Recommend Linux To Family This Year

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| So, my approach to Linux in the family would be to start with the kids!  
| Okay, I’ll give you a hint, I already have started with them on Linux, and 
| it’s working.   
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http://www.velocitywebdev.com/2007/12/01/why-i-will-recommend-linux-to-family-this-year/


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| For her birthday, I bought Leslee a Asus Eee (pronounced E).  I've had my eye 
| out for an ultraportable laptop for her for a while.  So far, I'd only found 
| very expensive ultraportables.  When this came out, and was available in the 
| $350-400 range, I jumped at it.  For some, the fact that it runs Linux might 
| be a deterrent, but definitely not for me.    
| 
| [...]
| 
| Leslee tells me every day how much she loves it.  I bought it for her, so 
| that's what matters.  The fact that it exposes her to Linux and open source 
| software is a nice bonus.  
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http://dmartin.org/weblog/asus-eee


Ten things you can do to help open source

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| Open source is all about the community multiplying individual efforts: at 
| whatever level you can, doing something you care about will bring rewards for 
| all.  
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http://resources.zdnet.co.uk/articles/features/0,1000002000,39291123,00.htm


Gift Ideas for Linux Users

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| Do you have a friend who finally got tired of all the crashes and bugs that 
| come with Windows? Did they switch to Linux and now swear by it? Then these 
| are the perfect gift ideas for your shopping list. The following gift ideas 
| are perfect for all penguin loving Linux users.   
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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/457009/gift_ideas_for_linux_users.html


Nothing Says Holiday Cheer Like Free Software

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| You can also play Santa yourself and show up with your list in hand. Many 
| people would appreciate a little help with the installation process, so you 
| can just load the software for them -- or even install a Linux distro like 
| Ubuntu or Fedora that comes bundled with lots of basic applications most 
| people will find helpful. Installing Linux is so easy these days, almost 
| anyone can do it -- but you can keep that piece of news totally secret!     
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http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/60446.html


Kindle, Eee PC top Amazon.com 'most wanted' list

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| Ironically, perhaps, it was the N810 that was the only meachine ahead of the 
| Eee PC in Amazon.com's list of best-selling notebooks. Even though the N810 
| isn't a notebook, in the true, computery sense of the word.  
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/11/22/eee_pc_americas_most_wanted/


Top-10 gift ideas for the Linux Gadget Geek

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| Got a Linux Gadget Geek on your shopping list? You can't fail with a gift 
| from this guide to the ten hottest Linux-powered devices gleaned from 
| LinuxDevices.com's news throughout 2007. There's something for everyone, at 
| prices from $150 to $1,000, organized from least to most expensive. Enjoy!   
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http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5936183381.html


There's No System Like Linux for the Holidays

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| Holiday shopping season is about to hit full swing, and personal computers 
| already rank high on many people's wish lists. If you're going to give the 
| gift of a new PC, should you consider giving one with Linux? If the receiver 
| is a tech-savvy individual, it may be the perfect gift, and the growing 
| availability of preloaded machines means setup headaches are easily avoided.    
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http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/Theres-No-System-Like-Linux-for-the-Holidays-60397.html

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