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If you aren’t into Ubuntu it’s been a rather slow week for PC users. I’ve been continuing my setup of openSUSE 10.3, installing Ubuntu 7.10 on one machine and doing an upgrade on another. BTW, does anyone know what the problem is at KDE-Look? I haven’t been able to access that site in quite some time.
You know, if I have to see one more lame-butt ‘is Linux ready for the desktop’ article I think I’m gonna have a conniption. Yes, Linux is ready for the desktop, if you have the nads to learn a new OS.
The big news for me this week is that I ditched Comcast broadband and got Verizon FIOS. All I can say is WOOOOHOOOOO!!! It also seems that the original story of Comcast monkeying with downloads may be true after all.
I would like to send a big ‘atta-boy’ to whomever does the Mozilla updates at openSUSE. Before I read about Firefox being updated anywhere on the net, Firefox 2.0.0.8 was on the openSUSE servers! I checked for updates via SMART and, ‘what the, 2.0.0.8?‘ so I scooted over to the FF home page and sure enough…

Anywho…I hope you have an awesome weekend!
Eric

Windows Home Server in depth

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OK, I completely do not get why someone would want to use this product and this review does absolutely nothing to change my mind. In fact it just hardens my belief that it’s a waste of money. Anywho…

When Microsoft announced Windows Home Server earlier this year, it was greeted with a mixture of curious disdain and eagerness. Some questioned what the product offered over existing solutions, while others welcomed it with open arms. It’s at once hard to explain and easy to understand what Windows Home Server is, but it’s worth getting to know the newest addition to the Windows family.

Windows Home Server in depth: the Ars Technica review

Upgrading to Ubuntu 7.10 now, before the rush

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I usually don’t upgrade an OS but I saw this on Digg and figured I would give it a shot, just for the heck of it.

When Ubuntu’s Gutsy Gibbon (7.10) is released on Thrusday there will be a mad rush to download updates and ISOs from Ubuntu’s servers. This article will explain various ways to upgrade to the latest and greatest by avoiding to download rush.

More at TheLinuxStore.ca
Original post at Digg

*update 6:14 pm: Upgrade complete, no errors, no problems!

Site Stuff…

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– I’ve added a polls section in the right sidebar.

– I’ve got room for 2 more RSS Feeds in the sidebar. What sites would you like to see there?

– Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon comes out Thursday. That’s what I’ll be doing next weekend.

– A personal “Thank You”. I was reading a post over in SuSE Linux Forums and it got me to thinking…
I would like to personally thank:
– All the people involved in writing code for Linux, its distros, and its software.
– Every person who writes an article or blog post helping others use Linux.
– Every forum member in the various Linux forums who attempt to help others in using Linux.
Your selfless efforts have made my and many others Linux Experience a fun, productive, and rewarding experience.
As we say here in the South; Rock On Y’all!

Question Of The Week

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A reader asked:

I notice on your website that you said I need two hard drives to make everything run better. My question is this: are there any particular hard drive configuration ie, name brand that I should use, and or does it matter if I put in different brands, speed, etc. I now have a Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB Hard Drive – 7200, 16MB, Serial ATA-300.

My answer:

It depends on what your goals are. I like to completely isolate my operating system so when possible it/they are on its own drive. Of course this leads to massive amounts of wasted space on the drive but increases performance ever so slightly and makes image backups easier. The OS should absolutely be on the fastest drive (you’ve got a pretty good drive there). Mixing brands doesn’t matter though Geeks will fight over brands based on past experiences. The only advice I would give is stick with the major brands.
Check here for a hard drive leader board:
http://www.storagereview.com/leaderboard.sr
And watch Newegg and here for the best deals:
http://www.techbargains.com/index.cfm

So what do you think? Got a tip or opinion on this?