Stories by Katherine Noyes

5 things to do first with Ubuntu

Ubuntu 10.10, or Maverick Meerkat, is proving to be one of the best, most user-friendly distributions of the Linux operating system ever seen, so it's no wonder that businesses and individuals are adopting the new operating system in growing numbers every day.

Written by Katherine Noyes30 Oct. 10 07:09

Firefox Trojan targets older versions of Windows

A new Firefox vulnerability reported on Tuesday affects primarily users of the browser on older versions of Windows, security firm Trend Micro has determined.

Written by Katherine Noyes28 Oct. 10 04:08

Two vulnerabilities provide root access on Linux

Two new vulnerabilities affecting Linux were uncovered this week that could potentially be used by malicious hackers to gain root privileges.

Written by Katherine Noyes22 Oct. 10 05:43

Get support for open source software

One of the most persistent myths surrounding Linux and other open source software is that there's no easy way to get good support. Just this week, for instance, we saw this claim used in Microsoft's anti-OpenOffice.org video, obviously with the hope of striking fear into business users' hearts.

Written by Katherine Noyes16 Oct. 10 04:42

Top 5 mistakes made by Linux first-timers

With the arrival of Ubuntu 10.10, the list of reasons to try Linux for your business just got a little longer. The free and open source operating system is now more user-friendly than it's ever been before while still offering the many security and other advantages it has over its competitors.

Written by Katherine Noyes15 Oct. 10 00:27

What will Android 3.0 look like?

Android 2.2, or "Froyo," may still be in the process of rolling out to users, but Google is already hard at work on "Gingerbread," the upcoming version of the mobile operating system that most expect to be numbered 3.0.

Written by Katherine Noyes14 Oct. 10 05:10

Linux is on the rise for business

Large companies are planning to increase their reliance on Linux over the next five years, both in terms of the number of Linux servers run in their organizations and in terms of the mission-critical nature of the work they're used for.

Written by Katherine Noyes13 Oct. 10 04:31

Augen tablet will dual-boot Ubuntu and Android

Hard on the heels of the news last week of Acer's dual-booting netbooks, Augen has announced that one of its six forthcoming tablets will run both Android and Ubuntu.

Written by Katherine Noyes13 Oct. 10 06:06

12 reasons to try Ubuntu 10.10 on Sunday

As Ubuntu 10.10, or "Maverick Meerkat," hits the streets this Sunday, it's a pretty safe bet that legions of existing Ubuntu users will be updating to the new release. After all, it looks to be Canonical's most user-friendly Ubuntu Linux yet, and many of the new features promise to be must-haves.

Written by Katherine Noyes09 Oct. 10 04:20

Acer netbooks will dual-boot Android and Windows 7

In what will surely provide a boost to Google's Android platform outside the smartphone arena, computer maker Acer reportedly announced on Wednesday that all of its upcoming dual-core netbooks will run both Android and Windows 7.

Written by Katherine Noyes08 Oct. 10 08:49

Why Windows is bad for business

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is highly skilled at being "a little cocky" as he trumpets the global desktop dominance of his company's Windows operating system.

Written by Katherine Noyes08 Oct. 10 05:28

Ubuntu 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' is now official

Canonical on Thursday took the official wraps off Ubuntu 10.10, the latest version of its Linux-based operating system, and confirmed that it will be available for download starting on Sunday.

Written by Katherine Noyes08 Oct. 10 01:33

Fring could beat Skype for low-cost Android calls

Skype may finally be available to all Android users after months of Verizon-only exclusivity, but so is FringOut, an alternative contender that offers many features Skype doesn't.

Written by Katherine Noyes06 Oct. 10 07:37
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