Dann Sheridan: X-log::LinuxNews, views, and muze on Linux.(Untitled)- March 28, 2002 Drivel: A very interesting partnership in the making here. It looks like IBM is getting tired of Red Hat and may be looking for another horse to bet on. IBM and SuSE: Worldwide Alliance Provides Linux Support for Corporate Users. The two companies partner on enterprise-level support and services. Linux Journalhttp://radio.weblogs.com/0001134/categories/linux/2002/03/28.html#a236 (Untitled)- March 28, 2002 The GIMP: I'm about fed up for paying for utilitarian software for Windows, or even slightly specialized software. I am willing to pay for things like Radio, which is highly specialized, or software that protects me, like anti-virus software. However, I am not willing to pay for things that are commodity items. For this reason, I blew away my installation of PaintShop Pro and Photo Shop, both of which are ending their trial periods or coming up for renewal, last night...http://radio.weblogs.com/0001134/categories/linux/2002/03/28.html#a235 (Untitled)- March 27, 2002 Drivel: While this articles isn't entirely interesting, it does bring up an interesting point of Microsoft not being able to move software due to falling prices of hardware. In this scenario, hardware manufacturers will no longer be able to absorb the price of Microsoft's software because it will represent too large of a percentage of the total unit price. I think we are close to seeing this happen today. For example, Gateway is offering a $599 computer with a 1.2GHz...http://radio.weblogs.com/0001134/categories/linux/2002/03/27.html#a233 (Untitled)- March 20, 2002 Drivel: I am just about ready to make the transition from Windows to a complete Linux environment on all of my machines. It has been a lot of work to get this far, but it is all there and not having to pay Microsoft's licensing fees every year will be welcome relief. I have all types of network access -- dial-up, wireless, and ethernet. I have complete MS Office compatibility via StarOffice. I have more choices for IDEs than you can shake a stick...http://radio.weblogs.com/0001134/categories/linux/2002/03/20.html#a220 (Untitled)- March 20, 2002 Drivel: StarOffice is gaining momentum. It is nearly feature compatible with Microsoft Office and even supports saving and importing in most MS Office file formats. I have used it, though not extensively. The only thing it is lacking is huge install base, which will come as Linux gains momentum on the desktop. StarOffice goes commercial, and stays open-source IDG InfoWorldhttp://radio.weblogs.com/0001134/categories/linux/2002/03/20.html#a219 (Untitled)- March 20, 2002 Drivel: Another win for Linux. Lindows wins first round Geeknewshttp://radio.weblogs.com/0001134/categories/linux/2002/03/20.html#a218 (Untitled)- March 20, 2002 Drivel: With job losses minimal and in a non-critical area of their business, Red Hat is fairing rather well while competition folds or takes deep cuts. Red Hat restructures, signs big customers. In reporting its fourth-quarter results, which meet analyst estimates, the Linux seller says it has restructured to focus on big customers, cutting some jobs. CNET News.comhttp://radio.weblogs.com/0001134/categories/linux/2002/03/19.html#a217 |