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Archive for October, 2009
Ubuntu 9.10 and Kubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) available
Oct 29th
The icon of Linux for the last years just got another big update, Ubuntu, the distribution based on Debian and using Gnome as the desktop manager got to the 9.10 version. Same goes for. Kubuntu ( KDE desktop manager).
This new version brings improvements and updates to components but also the new “Ubuntu Software Center”, the install now uses ext4 as default file system, includes Empathy Instant Messenger instead of Pidgin and many more.
Get it now and try the live CD feature of Ubuntu (Gnome) 9.10 (Karmic Koala)
Get it now and try the live CD feature of Kubuntu (KDE) 9.10 (Karmic Koala)
VMware 7 is out
Oct 29th
One of the best known virtual workstation software just got an update, VMware is a software that allows you to install Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 7 , with aero with 3d acceleration and much more features in a virtual environment. It also allows you to install other operating systems side by side with backup capability and restoring options so you can be sure that your VM is safe and reliable.
The new version is VMware 7.
Get the the trial version now if you want to test it, the download of the trial requires registration. Go to the VMware 7 product page.
Have a PC, want MAC ? Rebel EFI might be for you
Oct 29th
A week ago, a new software came out, the name is Rebel EFI , from PsyStar… a company that dedicated it’s work on bringing MAC the the PC world. They have PC’s that come pre-installed with OSX and much more.
This time, Rebel EFI enables you to install OSX from the retail DVD to the computer you own. The process is very simple and intuitive, you just burn the image from PsyStar’s site to a CD and boot that image after a computer restart, then you need to choose the OSX install option and after the computer ejects the Rebel EFI disk, you insert your OSX retail disk. More >
The end of Vista, the start of Windows 7
Oct 23rd
As you all know, 22 October marked the official release date for Windows 7 RTM to the public. We, i also know that a lot of people use Windows 7 as main OS for some months now and will continue to do so.
Windows 7 has been completed some time ago and today it is available to all who want this upgrade, and trust me , if you are sick of XP, Vista doesn’t cut it anymore, you must at least try Windows 7.
The problems are extremely few to none, and as i said some time ago, majority of Vista’s problems came from poor drivers and poor software updating to take advantage of the new features included then.
Windows 7 works perfectly with the vista drivers and not only that but from what I’ve seen, 80% of manufactures offer drivers for vista/7 in a single pack and that is pretty cool.
I am now using Windows 7 Ultimate x64 and works like a charm, and it did so from some time now. Much faster and snappier in some areas (when compared to vista).
Vista is still more “mature” and that’s understandable for a OS that got to it’s 2′nd service pack.
If you are interested on this matter , go to TechSpot and read the “What You Need To Know” article about Windows 7.
In my opinion, this is a nice update. I’m curious about what impression will it create for the masses of PC-using people out there.
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