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Brazil's love of Linux

August 28, 2008 The open-source software definitely gets a warm reception here, but its role can easily be overestimated, too. TAGS: Brazil, open-source software, Del.icio.us, federal government, Latin America, Digg, Linux, desk, idea, PC, e-mail, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Brazil: An emerging market faces challenges

August 26, 2008 As a PC sales market, Brazil is unquestionably strong, but it's also a place where abject poverty abounds. TAGS: Brazil, emerging market, Del.icio.us, Latin America, financing, interest rate, Digg, China, India, PC company, brand, Linux, PC, Intel, IBM Corp., Microsoft Windows

IBM denies re-entering PC market with Russian deal

March 10, 2008 Big Blue says it's not getting back into the PC market, despite selling "Microsoft-free" PCs running Linux and OpenOffice in Eastern Europe. TAGS: Eastern Europe, OpenOffice, IBM Corp., Linux, open source, Lenovo, brand, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Five reasons not to fear a $200 Linux PC

January 24, 2008 A rash of supremely affordable PCs preloaded with Linux has hit mainstream retail stores. And trying one is not as risky a proposition as you might think.Photos: Three sub-$200 Linux PCs TAGS: Linux PC, Everex, Ubuntu, Linux, Stephen O'Grady, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., operating system, PC company, PC, Microsoft Windows

Dell: Microsoft warnings haven't hurt Linux uptake

October 12, 2007 CEO Michael Dell says Microsoft's patent-infringement claims have not affected sales of its Linux servers. TAGS: Linux, Linux PC, server, notebook computer, Microsoft Corp., CEO, PC, Microsoft Windows

Intel makes Linux PC program global

March 16, 2005 Intel program to make it easier for Chinese and Indian computer makers to sell Linux on PCs is going global. TAGS: Linux PC, Intel, Linux, computer company, PC

Keeping pace with open source

June 29, 2007 Linux looms large in software shifts in India. Plus: Version 3 of the GPL gets a long-awaited release. TAGS: GPL, Ubuntu, Linux, India, Red Hat Inc., open source, Sun Microsystems Inc., operating system, server, PC

Linux felon forced to install Windows

August 24, 2007 Linux enthusiast convicted of illegal file sharing balks at probation terms demanding he install Windows if he wants to use a PC. TAGS: Linux, monitoring, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Dell picks Ubuntu for Linux PCs

May 1, 2007 Computer maker is trying a second time to sell Linux PCs and has chosen Canonical's Ubuntu to supply the operating system. TAGS: Linux PC, Ubuntu, Linux, Windows PC, operating system, PC, laptop computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Atom looms large at IDF Shanghai

April 6, 2008 The low-power, low-cost Atom chip is a central figure at Intel's developer event, but it's by no means the only processor on the agenda. • A peek at the upcoming MIDs TAGS: nanotechnology, Shanghai, Intel, Lenovo, blog, vision, mobile device, chip company, Linux, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Dell takes small steps toward Linux

February 26, 2007 PC maker will certify some corporate machines with Novell's Suse Linux, but stops short of offering pre-installed Linux. TAGS: Dell PC, Linux, suggestion, OpenOffice, Novell Inc., request, operating system, PC, U.S.

Keeping up to date with open source

July 17, 2007 CUPS code runneth over to Apple, fee-based Zonbu PC taps Linux, and the clock ticks down for PHP 4. TAGS: Open-Xchange, PHP, open source, SuSE, Linux, Unix, printing, Apple Computer, Intel, PC

Desktop Linux a vehicle for pirating Windows

September 29, 2004 Consulting firm reports that about 40 percent of Linux PCs will be modified to run an illegal copy of Windows. TAGS: desktop Linux, Linux PC, installed base, Linux, Gartner Inc., copy, consulting company, consulting, Asia, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., operating system

SCO selling Linux licenses online

February 23, 2004 The controversial software company quietly begins taking orders from companies that want to use Linux with its blessing. Meanwhile, SCO's main Web site is still offline due to MyDoom attacks. TAGS: SCO Group Inc., MyDoom virus, Linux, license, desktop computer, attack, Unix, CPU, open source, IBM Corp., server, operating system, PC

Commentary: Linux on the desktop

November 9, 2004 How serious a threat is the alternative operating system to Microsoft? For those who are mulling a switch, the key is to follow the money. TAGS: Linux, procurement, Forrester Research Inc., commentary, enterprise, small and medium business, platform, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Linux PCs: Customer service or lip service?

November 2, 2005 Despite much hype over Linux, finding a new home PC running the open-source operating system is no easy task. Photos: Looking for a Linux PC TAGS: Linux PC, Linux, home PC, Red Hat Inc., operating system, customer service, open source, research company, San Francisco, PC, conference, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

IDC: Linux PC sales to hit $10 billion in 2008

December 15, 2004 "Linux is no longer a fringe player. Linux is now mainstream," the researcher says. TAGS: Linux PC, Linux, forecast, Open Source Development Labs, Linux server, mainframe, Intel Itanium, IBM Corp., study, Intel, server, researcher, operating system, PC, HP, Microsoft Windows

Dell clarifies reports of Linux PCs in Europe

July 7, 2004 A dealer is selling Dell machines equipped with the OS, but the PC maker says the operating system was not factory installed. TAGS: dealer, Dell PC, Linux, Linux PC, Dell Optiplex, Linspire, PC company, Europe, Intel Celeron, operating system, PC, open source

HP unveils Linux-based laptop

August 3, 2004 The longtime Microsoft ally taps SuSE Linux to give laptop buyers an open-source alternative to Windows. TAGS: Jeremy Allison, SuSE, HP, Linux, SuSE Linux, laptop computer, Governor, HP Pavilion, vendor, London, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Corp.
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