The end run around the OS is underway August 19, 2008 The operating system may be losing its luster. In fact, you could argue that the operating system–Linux, OS X and Windows–will become an application…
Are instant on notebooks the future August 13, 2008 Dell has previewed a new instant on technology that allows users to carry out basic tasks on their notebooks without having to boot up…
No retail channel for laptop Linux August 13, 2008 Tommy visited chain stores in Atlanta and Columbus, as well as a small Atlanta retailer, and drew all the blank looks I expected. One…
How about Microsoft investing in OLPC and releasing a low-cost laptop for the masses? October 28, 2007 Now here is an interesting question. Since Microsoft is dealing with bad PR, in relation to Vista, what would happen if Microsoft put its…
Is it time for Microsoft to abandon Vista and move on to something else, as soon as possible? October 26, 2007 Is it time for Microsoft to abandon Vista and move on to something else? Maybe Microsoft should consider doing what Apple did and create…
The Ubuntu coming out party! But where is the marketing and advertising effort from Dell and others? October 9, 2007 The final release of Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) will be released shortly and Dell has indicated that it will be pre-installed on some of…
Dell Preps for Next Linux Desktop Release – Gutsy Gibbon (aka Ubuntu 7.10) October 8, 2007 A major desktop Linux upgrade is set to be released on October 18. Michael Dell is expected to personally use it. And the PC…