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Great Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Ubuntu Linux

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 12:37 PM ET | Nov 20, 2009

I come across lots of "X Number Of Things You Should Know About Linux" articles. This one has a rare and special quality: It's actually useful.

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Yes, Virginia -- There IS A Google Phone

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 07:14 PM ET | Nov 18, 2009

So -- you stay in touch with Google Mail, edit Google Docs, and surf the Web with Google Chrome. You're curious about Google Voice and intrigued over Google Music. Is it just a matter of time before you're carrying a Google Phone?

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Could Linux Fall Prey To Windows Malware?

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 05:20 PM ET | Nov 18, 2009

Can software that allows you to run Windows software on a Linux system also expose your system to Windows malware? In practice, the answer appears to be no.

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Review Roundup: The Droid Delivers The Goods

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 02:06 PM ET | Nov 6, 2009

Chomping at the bit to pick up your new Droid? Before you pull the trigger, check out a round-up of the latest reviews, along with some deals that could save your company some money.

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Ubuntu's Software Center: A Promising Work In Progress

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 01:23 PM ET | Nov 4, 2009

There has been a lot of confusion and hand-wringing lately over Ubuntu's new Software Center feature. Some of this is clearly Canonical's fault, but some of it clearly is not.

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Bank Tells Linux Users: Get Windows Or Get Lost

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 04:42 PM ET | Nov 2, 2009

Would you do business with a bank that forces you to take needless security risks? According to many Linux users, that is exactly what Citibank wants them to do.

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AVG Sends Speedy Small Business Security Signal

Posted by Keith Ferrell 10:33 AM ET | Oct 27, 2009

New Internet security and anti-virus products for small businesses from AVG are being touted by the company as both secure and speedy, with an array of promised features and administrative tools that address some of the tech-challenges smaller firms face.

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Why A Linux Live CD Could Save Your Small Business

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 01:12 PM ET | Oct 20, 2009

Could Linux really protect your business against an online banking disaster? Absolutely -- and the major arguments against this approach simply don't hold water.

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A Quick And Easy Way To Minimize Online Banking Risks

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 02:30 PM ET | Oct 13, 2009

Even if your business runs Windows, it can still use Linux to avoid problems related to one of its most important -- and potentially most dangerous -- online activities: banking.

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Motorola Says "No Thanks" To Windows Mobile 6.5

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 02:03 PM ET | Oct 8, 2009

There is more evidence this week that Windows Mobile faces a very unpleasant -- and perhaps very short -- future.

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Quick FAQ: Making Sense Out Of Moblin

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 05:46 PM ET | Sep 29, 2009

Are you wondering what Moblin is and why you're hearing so much about it lately? Step right up, and we'll try to answer your questions.

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Why Are Software Updates Such A Pain In The Butt?

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 11:08 AM ET | Sep 18, 2009

Some recent Mozilla stats go a long way towards explaining a major problem with desktop software security. But maybe they don't go far enough.

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Cisco's New NetSec Hotrods Run Linux Under The Hood

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:59 AM ET | Sep 16, 2009

Cisco is launching a major new push into the small-business network security market. And Linux lies at the heart of the company's strategy.

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Desktop Death Watch: Don't Hold Your Breath!

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 07:21 PM ET | Sep 9, 2009

Yet another pundit has proclaimed the death of the desktop. I'm not planning to send any flowers just yet.

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Red Hat's Virtualization Game Plan Looks Like A Winner

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:03 PM ET | Sep 3, 2009

Red Hat Enterprise Linux isn't just for enterprise users. And neither are the virtualization tools baked into Red Hat's latest release.

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