Category Archives: Free Software

FSF

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Shane

Recently ive heard a lot of strange mailing list banter, mainly from the Gnome marketing mailing list. Its in regard to the FSF (Free Software foundation) terms like “Free Software” and “GNU/Linux”. The FSF believes that everyone should use the … Continue reading →

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Codeplex…

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Shane

Microsoft again with its confusing strategy of open source attack and aid, (quietly) made a new thing called the codeplex foundation. According to the website they created it to help bridge the gap between commercial companies and the open source … Continue reading →

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Oh Microsoft your tactics bore me so

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Shane

I was reading http://news.cnet.com/8301-13846_3-10346669-62.html Its really funny believe me. I think Microsoft believe that they invented the PC. Like really who are Microsoft to A. define what consumers define a PC as B. judge linux FUD angers me. Down right … Continue reading →

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What programs do you not use in default ubuntu?

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Shane

I was just thinking to myself what I dont use in default ubuntu. Here is my list: 1. Open Office 2. Calculator 3. Disk usage analyzer 4. All the printer stuff 5. All of the games 6. xsane image scanning … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu 9.10 are we ready?

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Shane

I was wondering what effect a release of Ubuntu 9.10 being released at the same time as Windows 7 and Mac “Snow leopard”. First thing we have to ask is are we ready? I think no but Karmic+1 we will … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu Development

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Shane

I was wondering what is the preferred language for free software developers? [polldaddy poll=1903950] I plan to start developing for ubuntu in Karmic+1. The reason why im asking about what is the preferred language is because ubuntu and linux distros … Continue reading →

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ubuntu one in karmic by default?

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Shane

I did a fresh install of ubuntu two days ago because I was having issues with network manager in karmic. I reinstalled from jaunty and then upgraded to karmic. I didn’t install ubuntu one but I have an account and … Continue reading →

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Gnome-Shell

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Shane

I have been busy the past month so I haven’t had a chance to try out the most recent builds of Gnome-Shell I looked today and I have to say its looking really slick. I took a few screenshots It … Continue reading →

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Theora and Vorbis, HTML and Google

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Shane

What an interesting company Google is they announced that they are buying On2. On2 is the company that provided the basis for OGG Theora by open sourcing the VP3 codec. Google, Mozilla and Opera all supported the addition of Theora … Continue reading →

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Reply to Ballmers recent interview

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Shane

I read and listened to an interview from Steve Ballmer: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-10301028-16.html Ok we all can agree that Mac is quite expensive but its great looking and works well. He says windows is high quality low price but we all know … Continue reading →

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