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Via Technologies release Android PC to rival the Raspberry Pi

Via Technologies release Android PC to rival the Raspberry Pi

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Taiwanese manufacturer Via Technologies has unveiled the APC, an Android-based 'pocket PC' to rival the Raspberry Pi.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 25th 2012 at 10:30AM
GNU C compiler turns 25

GNU C compiler turns 25

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One of the most enduring software components in the world is now celebrating a 25th birthday, the GNU C Compiler or GCC as it's commonly known.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 23rd 2012 at 1:05AM
Full Ubuntu desktop coming to Android phones

Full Ubuntu desktop coming to Android phones

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Linux developer Canonical has unveiled plans for a version of Ubuntu to run on Android smartphones which will use the same kernel as the Linux-based Android OS.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Feb 22nd 2012 at 6:46AM
Linux Mint 12 'Lisa' released

Linux Mint 12 'Lisa' released

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Linux Mint 12 "Lisa" has been released, providing a major update to the world's most popular Linux distribution.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 28th 2011 at 1:45AM
Linux Mint dominates Ubuntu

Linux Mint dominates Ubuntu

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The Ubuntu Linux distribution appears to be suffering in popularity following the consumer-focused desktop OS switch to the new Unity desktop.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 25th 2011 at 6:33AM
Linux firms engage in Windows 8 'FUD' campaign, says report

Linux firms engage in Windows 8 'FUD' campaign, says report

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In an unusual role reversal, Linux enthusiasts have been accused of spreading FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) about Windows 8, specifically the persistent rumours of a boot lock out which Microsoft ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 3rd 2011 at 4:46AM
Ubuntu set to arrive for smartphones, tablets and TVs

Ubuntu set to arrive for smartphones, tablets and TVs

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The company behind the Ubuntu distribution of the Linux operating system has plans to bring the free OS to new form factors including smartphones and tablet PCs.

Speaking to ZDnet ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Oct 31st 2011 at 7:10AM
Jolicloud OS 'definitely worth a look'

Jolicloud OS 'definitely worth a look'

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Enthusiast website Hot Hardware has reviewed the newly released Jolicloud 1.1 cloud-based Linux OS which it says can be summed up with one word, "accessible."

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jan 25th 2011 at 2:14AM
Jolibook Linux-based netbook goes on sale

Jolibook Linux-based netbook goes on sale

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The Jolibook, a new Jolicloud-powered netbook computer, has gone on sale in the UK at Amazon and direct from the manufactuer Vye.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 22nd 2010 at 7:03AM
Ubuntu 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' released to rave reviews

Ubuntu 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' released to rave reviews

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Canonical has released the latest 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' version of the Ubuntu operating system which offers a major overhaul of the Netbook interface.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Oct 10th 2010 at 9:35PM
Ubuntu 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' due Sunday

Ubuntu 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' due Sunday

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the next version of Ubuntu, code-named 'Maverick Meerkat', will be released this Sunday, Canonical has announced.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Oct 7th 2010 at 6:49AM
OpenOffice 'coup' wrestles control from Oracle

OpenOffice 'coup' wrestles control from Oracle

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Much of  Open Office development community have split from the Oracle project and forked the office software under the new name of LibreOffice.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Sep 29th 2010 at 9:43AM
Multi-touch support coming to Ubuntu Linux

Multi-touch support coming to Ubuntu Linux

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Canonical announced uTouch designed to bring multi-touch support the open source Ubuntu linux operating system.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Aug 17th 2010 at 4:43AM
Windows XP still bigger than Windows 7 and Vista combined

Windows XP still bigger than Windows 7 and Vista combined

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Windows 7 systems overtook Vista systems last month for the first time, a report by Netmarketshare has found.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Aug 2nd 2010 at 11:28PM
Dell dumps Ubuntu

Dell dumps Ubuntu

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PC builder giant Dell has stopped offering Ubuntu Linux as a pre-installed option for systems purchased on the firm's web store.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jul 26th 2010 at 8:42AM
Intel releases MeeGo video

Intel releases MeeGo video

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Intel has uploaded a video of its forthcoming tablet operating system MeeGo, developed in conjunction with Nokia and Maemo.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Jun 28th 2010 at 12:22PM
Microsoft and Amazon sign licensing deal

Microsoft and Amazon sign licensing deal

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Microsoft has signed a patent agreement with Amazon to allow the two firms to share certain technologies.

by Nicky Trup
on Feb 23rd 2010 at 10:11AM
PC for over-50s 'is not patronising'

PC for over-50s 'is not patronising'

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A new PC for the older generation is not patronising, its co-creator Valerie Singleton has said.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Nov 25th 2009 at 1:56PM
Netgear launches Linux router

Netgear launches Linux router

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Netgear has unveiled its RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router, which it says offers an open source platform for developers and enthusiasts with new partner applications.

by Nicky Trup
on Nov 24th 2009 at 5:53PM
Valerie Singleton launches PC for the elderly

Valerie Singleton launches PC for the elderly

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Television presenter Valerie Singleton has teamed up with technology companies to develop a Linux-based PC designed specifically for the over 50s.

by Nicky Trup
on Nov 11th 2009 at 12:25PM