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Source : Windows-based dell is exactly $25 more expensive | Ubuntu News
Few hours ago we informed that Dell expanded its Ubuntu offering. They introduced a brand new Inspiron version, coded 1420 N. Unlike previously, this time we can make exact price comparison with a Windows-based model (Inspiron 1420). De-select a custom color of the Windows notebook (and save $20) and the only difference will be an operating system. Ubuntu ($774) vs. Windows Vista Home Basic Edition (the most crippled version, $799). So it looks like Home Basic costs Dell $25 what_it_gets_from_software_vendors_for_installing_their_crapware.

Raiden’s Realm: Review: CentOS 5
CentOS, a derivative of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, was started back in 2002 with its first beta versions appearing in 2003. The first full version appeared in late 2003 as CentOS 3.0, which was updated a few months later to 3.1. The version number then changed to 2.1 to match the version number of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux version being used as the base for the distribution. In 2005 version 4.0 came out followed by 5.0 in early 2007. CentOS is designed to be a high end server OS that runs on a wide variety of different architectures, including x86, Intel IA-64 (Itanium 64-bit), x86-64, PowerPC/32, IBM Mainframe, Alpha, and SPARC. Given all this versatility, and its roots as a server OS, some may be lead to ask the question, “Does it make a good desktop distribution?�? We’re about to find out.

Why almost Everyone Should Try Ubuntu - Robert Strohmeyer - Maximum PC

This is a great article about trying Ubuntu and first time users

Linux Online - Opinion: Are there inconvenient truths about Linux?

Here is an article that I feel really describes the main concepts about Linux. It is an interesting read and the author has some interesting ideas.

Google Linux Software Repositories

Google’s Linux software repositories make it easier to download and stay up-to-date with current releases of Google Linux applications. Please choose one of the guides below to help configure your system to use these repositories.

Ok, so now you have linux on your laptop and it seems to be draining the battery more than before.

Use this little utility to find out why.

Powertop: a
tool that helps you find what software is using the most power. By fixing (or closing)
these applications or processes, you can immediately see the power savings
in the tool. You’ll also see the estimated time left for battery power if
you are running a laptop. The Tips&Tricks page has fixes for a lot
of the issues that are already found. 

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“Should you believe Red Hat’s claims that its new Exchange
marketplace for ‘open source business applications’ contains nothing
but open source business applications? We say ‘no’–since not even Red
Hat appears to have a good answer for this question.

“So far, Red Hat has filled its Exchange, also known as RHX,
with software from numerous companies, including SugarCRM, Zimbra, and
Alfresco. In posting their wares to the exchange, these software makers
have given Red Hat permission to lead sales and provide support.
Ultimately, all the vendors involved celebrate RHX as a way of boosting
the sale of open source software to small and mid-sized businesses…”

Complete Story

Google Linux Software Repositories
Google’s Linux software repositories make it easier to download and stay up-to-date with current releases of Google Linux applications. Please choose one of the guides below to help configure your system to use these repositories.

The Linux Alternative Project - linuxalt.com

This is a great resource of Linux alternatives to windows programs. The site is updated often but still in beta.