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Windows Versus Linux

Posted on April 25, 2007 by Michael Koby

This little write up is hardly what one would call all inclusive, but it does point out some of the failings and as well as advantages of each operating system. It is nice to know you have options when it comes to operating systems. If you ever get tired of paying for Windows, you always have the option to install Linux for free. While Linux has certainly come a long way in recent years, it still has a way to go before anyone can just install it and go. Where I think Linux works best is for people like me who have a wife, in-laws, and children that can really screw up a computer by downloading and installing the wrong piece of software. By installing Linux and the applications that will allow them to do what they normally do in Windows, you can get a computer that requires very little support from the local geek (you). Continue reading →

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Windows Vista Round 2

Posted on April 21, 2007 by Michael Koby

My new motherboard for my new dual core processor came in on Thursday, since I have installed it Windows XP refused to even boot. I figured that combined with the report that nVidia fixed their graphics drivers for Vista, that reinstalling Vista instead of XP might be the way to go. Continue reading →

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Mobile Google Reader

Posted on April 15, 2007 by Michael Koby

Today I found out how to access a readable version of Google Reader from my phone.  There is a Google Reader Mobile version located at http://www.google.com/reader/m.  It looks nice and readable in my little Opera Mini on my V3xx from … Continue reading →

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Hard DRive is Dying (Update)

Posted on April 14, 2007 by Michael Koby

My hard drive that has both my Windows and Linux installs is dying. Fortunately I purchased a new Western Digital 160GB Special Edition drive. I like the Western Digital drives, my company has been using them for years in high … Continue reading →

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Beryl Issues Worked Out (Possibly)

Posted on April 13, 2007 by Michael Koby

While I was preforming my morning checks on the internet (calendar, email, bank account, etc), my GUI did it’s normal freezing thing (which I have actually gotten to happen less). But before I could consider rebooting the box, it closed … Continue reading →

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Apple Getting Ready to Offer Subscription Service?

Posted on April 12, 2007 by Michael Koby

The good folks over at Media Biz, seem to be in the know.  They just wrote a nice article on Apple readying a subscription service for its iTunes Store. I have discussed my desire for iTunes to get a subscription … Continue reading →

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