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Could be possible that the Linux operating system is responsible for the reduction of computer prices? It was not that long ago when computers used carry sky high price tags that only the few could buy and even then they were on finance.

Yet the prices of computers and even laptops have fallen down in price quite considerably in recent years, some people think so, and yet most of the computers have pre installed software, so the Linux factor cannot really be considered to be the main cause for the price fall. Even in the Europe there was a recent case where a computer buyer sued Acer simply because they do not supply a laptop without any pre installed software and the operating system, he in fact won the case and poor old Acer had to compensate him the full cost of the pre installed software, which amounted to over 300 euros.

The problem with Linux is the ordinary man in the street, does not get it. And especially as the computers that people are buying come fully loaded with Microsoft’s goodies they have no reason to shop around and have a look at what else is out there on the market. If computers come with no software at all that would mean a whole new ball game.

Source [Slashdot]

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Mandriva will  distribute its community desktop Linux distribution, Mandriva 2008, this month. In order to get a copy users will need to join the Mandriva Club,  a company user group.

The new Mandriva will be based on the Linux 2.6.22.9 kernel; it will include a  hardware detection subsystem, support for graphics cards, sound cards and wi-fi. The system will handle automatic driver loading for PCI and AGP devices, also.

When it comes to the interface, Mandriva has given users the choice of a KDE 3.5.7 or the GNOME 2.20 desktop, but depending on what graphic card the computer is running, there is an option to go for the Compiz/Compiz Fusion 0.5.2 or the Metisse 3-D desktop.

Source [Linux Watch]

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Since the Software Freedom Day (Sept 15^th) there has been a lot written and spoken about the use of free software such a Linux, Apache and Mozilla, in fact there are a lot of people out there on the net who do use free software without even knowing about it, or at realising it. Yet could it be safe to say that many of the top internet brands such as Google would not even be around in the way that they are without the use of free software.

The idea is to spread the word around, share it with your friends. Tell everyone what software you are using and not to be afraid of it. Imagine what would happen if makers of computers decided to put Linux exclusively into their machines? Would the like of Windows be able to survive? They might but they would find the computing world a lot harder to compete it.

Free software is great, it offers computer users it gives them choice, if they want the latest version of Vista that is their choice and the same goes for users who like to use free software or even a mix of the two. Choice is good, it makes businesses think about what they are offering and long may it continue.

Source [Linux Insider]

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The Russian government plans to introduce Linux operating system to every computer in the Russian school system. The system is to be called the Russian OS and will release the country from having to rely on companies from overseas holding a monopoly on providing the system for the state schools. This is because as we all know that software companies like Microsoft charge a licence fee for each machine that uses the operating system, for a large organisations there are special deals, but for a country like Russia every cent makes a little difference.

This would be a great boost for Linux and every other free piece of software that is available now and in the future. In Russia the initial testing stages will begin early next year, this will pave the way forward for the correct system to be found and put into place.

So it would appear that the target time for completion is going to be around the end of 2008 or the early part of 2009, whatever the outcome it is going to be very interesting to see if this goes to other government departments, just think about it, one day Linux could be powering the computers in the Russian equivalent of the Dept of Defense.

Source [Slashdot]

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If you did not get the chance to attend the 2007 LinuxWorld Conference in San Francisco, you really missed the boat. Okay, you are probably still going to get by, but it really was a great time. Luckily, you can make up for your lack of attendance in San Fran by getting ready for the 2008 LinuxWorld Conference. Although you may think it is a bit early to start preparing for this event, nothing could be further from the truth. After all, if you wait around too long you will probably end up at home, just like this year! [Read more →]

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Dell has decided to sell Linux based laptops and desktops to United Kingdom consumers. As you can imagine, this is a huge step both for the company as well as the Linux platform. But guess what? Finding these computers on the Dell website is next to impossible. Even though they are supposed to be available, you are going to be in for quite the experience if you attempt to find one. This has led many frustrated buyers to simply falling back on a Microsoft Vista or XP system. [Read more →]

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Are you interested in what Linux has to offer? Do you want to run Linux for a short time or quite possibly permanently? If so, you need to know a few things abut the download process. After all, you want to make sure that you do things right the first time. This will go a long way in ensuring that you or your business does not miss a beat. [Read more →]

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Ron Hovsepian, CEO of Novell, has been quite open about how he feels about the creation of a new neutral application for the Linux industry. In fact, he feels so strongly as to suggest that Linux could fall prey just like Unix if nothing is done about this.

Hovsepian spoke in front of a capacity crowd at LinuxWorld, and when all was said and done, he had brought up some very good points. Even though he praised Linux Standards Base for getting things moving in the right direction, he was quick to point out that this is not enough.

Time and time again Hovsepian has reiterated that a standard Linux ISV certification is needed. In turn, he feels that this can do away with the possibility of fragmentation, while also helping to build a community.

Hovsepian said, “In Unix, we fragmented the applications and the No. 1 thing we need is applications. We need customers and the ISVs to have their footprints on the Linux platform.”

There are a lot of people who take what Hovsepian says to heart. It will be interesting to see if his words have any effect on moving the Linux industry forward. Chances are that they will!

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