According to Gizmodos' web site, The Asus laptops shipping will get the Splashtop Linux OS. This is a RAM based OS so that means better boot time, less power draw and better reaction time.
Check the article out here.
Check out SplashTop here.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Asus Notebooks Getting Splashtop Instant Boot Linux OS
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Windows 7 Pics: Watch Out Vista Haters
On Gizmodo's site, they have an article and pics of what will be the next OS by Microsoft...Windows 7. While there is not a whole lot of info out there about the OS, it seems it will include "multi-touch" technology.
Hopefully this will be a more refined and highly tuned Vista based OS to stifle the Vista haters.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Ubuntu: Netbook Remix
Is Via's OpenBook the Next (Little) Big Thing in UMPCs?
Friday, May 23, 2008
How Google Really Places Map Markers
I think if you tried, you'd find it very hard to disprove this theory...or maybe not. Gizmodo link here.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Mac Bashing
Thought this was funny considering all of the anti-Windows commercials out there. Thanks Gimcracker!
Mmmm...Delicious Circuit Snacks
If you think these tasty treats just look delicious...well you're right. Although they look good, they tend to malfunction upon installation. I think the LM555 chip maybe a bit outdated or just may have a bad lot! Enjoy!
Link
Bestlink Alpha 400, The $250 "Eee"
Yup, theres another UMPC in the ol' Eee rat race. This one has low specs and an even lower price...$250! That's not too bad. The question is can you upgrade the pitiful 128MB RAM? That's' interesting...
Gizmodo Link
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
OLPC XO Laptop 2.0 Has Dual Touchscreens
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
MIT Scientists Increase Fuel Cell Efficiency 50%
The pic is from the Gizmodo site where I found this article. Click here for the original.
I am all about more efficient and higher output when it comes to fuel sources. Although i am assuming this article is referring to some sort of battery, it is sort of unclear as to what the hell the little baggy is in the pic?
Any ideas?
Monday, May 19, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
My Windows Vista Premium Review - Day 14
In the last two weeks I have used my copy of Windows Vista Premium, I have found several issues (some of which I am not sure if they are a Vista issue or a Dell issue) and I have also had much success with it.
The latest issues with Vista circle around iTunes. One of our laptops had iTunes installed, the DVD-RW stopped working (see last post - Day 7.) Once that was fixed via Dell, iTunes was upgraded via Apple updates...DVD-RW stopped working again!
This was frustrating and time consuming due to Dell's high volume Tech Support Que. Again, this problem was easily fixed by Dell and we were told not to update iTunes or any Apple product for right now.
I know this may not be a Vista issue, it could be an Apple issue or a Dell issue, but it is still fairly frustrating when trying to configure your system and every time you add a new software package, a hardware driver gets dropped.
I also noted that if I reboot my machine with an iPod plugged in via USB, the machine hangs and won't fully boot...Hmmm. I am not a conspiracy theorist but, damn! That's' one hell of a coincidence!
The Good
- Still pretty solid OS despite the issues had.
- Issues can be fixed, albeit a slow process
The Bad
- Issues require a tech support person to analyze and fix. They are "known" issues...I smell a patch coming.
- Reboot issue with iPod is a weird one. Not very good design considering the iPod has been out for years! Still could be an Apple issue.
- No Alt + Tab to get the angled 3D view. I read it was available on Vista premium...guess not.
- Security warnings are getting pretty damn annoying right about now!
All-in-All Score: 2.5
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Asus Eee 900 Available For Pre Order
According to Gizmodos' website, the Asus Eee 900 is available for preorder...or has been for a day or so.
Anyone gonna drop $549 on this bad boy?
My Vista Premium Review - Day 7
Monday, May 5, 2008
Fedora 9 To Be Released In May
It looks like the original release date has been moved back a bit. Fedora 9 will now be released on May 13th.
Happy downloading!
Fedora 9 Link.