Is Microsoft saying “Please use our products”? – MS pleads for support?

SILVERBLIGHT – THE WOULD-BE PANDEMIC, IF ANYONE HAD IT Theres a few pieces of Microsoft news here.  Firstly its been reported over the last few days that Microsoft is releasing Silverlight for Moblin.  No, not some .net chasing version like Moonlight, but the real thing.  Theres a link to the article here. There’s been plenty … Continue reading »

Nintendo Emulation w/ Linux! – All you need to know! (and a little more)

I have received a few emails asking about emulation on the Linux platform.  These questions were mostly by Windows users who enjoy running retro titles and don’t know much about Linux and its thriving emulation scene.   From being active in many forums I think retro gaming is one of the most popular pastimes of … Continue reading »

FOSS v Proprietary? – A debate between two geeks?

Today I am posting something a little different – Is FOSS communism? I recently engaged in a conversation with Throttlemeister on Twitter where we have had a debate in regards to the benefits of Proprietary v Foss and everything in-between. I will give you a little background first. Throttlemeister can be found on Twitter here, … Continue reading »

gNewSense 2.3-deltah

So I have the opportunity to take a look at another Ubuntu derived distro.  There seems to be many in the DistroWatch spotlight, what with MoonOS, Trisquel, Mint 7 (Xfce) to name a few. gNewSense 2.3 is derived from Ubuntu Hardy Heron (8.04) and has a comprehensive list of software pre-installed for your enjoyment. I … Continue reading »

ITV Dumps Silverlight (and not before time!)

The success of BBCiplayer cannot be denied and for UK residents who want to catch up (or indeed explore) the wealth of content the BBC offers online it really is a great service.  Relying on Flash I am a regular viewer of the BBCiplayer with its smooth perfomance and decent quality (even on the lowest … Continue reading »

REVIEW: Webconverger 5.5

It was curiosity not necessity than encouraged me to download and burn the liveCD of Webconverger.  Currently in release 5.5, this distro is aimed towards those who intend on using a PC in an internet kiosk type scenario.  Thats not to say that home users will not have a need for it, but as a … Continue reading »

Codeplex Foundation – Microsoft loves FOSS?

Microsoft is alleged to be launching a foundation to support to Open Source software and its ethos. The interim president is non other than Sam Ramji, who recently announced he was leaving Microsoft and his position of open source czar at Redmond. So now we look at another member of this “foundation” who has been … Continue reading »

PROFILE OF: Hadron – Appearing on C.O.L.A

For this post we are going to delve a little deeper into the previous article about Walmart training FUD and dodgy PCworld sales reps (in respect of the issue of – who are you talking to?) .  I have often mentioned comp.os.linux.advocacy and here is one of its regulars Hadron. Hadron describes himself as a … Continue reading »

“Stupid Customers” say PCworld/Currys staff? & FUD Training for retail?

Buying a new PC for some is often a daunting task.  Theres much to consider and whilst many of us take the hype, FUD and advertising with a pinch of salt, the customer who merely uses their PC as means to perform the “standard” tasks and do not see computing as a hobby, the story … Continue reading »

IE – What does Microsoft need to do?

I have been looking at recently attempts from Microsoft to push people to use it’s Internet Explorer software.  As I said in my previous article, I think by the time the EU gets its act together IE will no longer be an issue. We have read the news that allegedly IE is down approximately 8 … Continue reading »