Stories by Katherine Noyes

This tiny PC Runs Linux and Android 4.0--and costs just $74

Over the past few months there have been no fewer than three tiny, cheap Linux PCs making headlines, and now there's a fourth to add to the list.

By Katherine Noyes | 20 May, 2012 11:57

Tags: unix, ubuntu, software, smartphones, Raspberry Pi, operating systems, None, Linux, consumer electronics, Arm, Android

Five things to look forward to in Linux Mint 13 Maya

There's been much attention focused lately on Canonical's recently released Ubuntu Linux 12.04 "Precise Pangolin," but it's by no means the only popular Linux distribution out there with a major update in the offing.

By Katherine Noyes | 23 May, 2012 07:08

Tags: unix, ubuntu, software, operating systems, open source, linux mint, Linux, canonical

Android 5.0 to launch with five Nexus devices: Report

When Android 5.0 “Jelly Bean” launches this [southern] Spring, it will appear first on several new mobile devices sold by Google itself as part of the “Nexus” line.

By Katherine Noyes | 17 May, 2012 06:57

Tags: tablet PC, smartphones, smartphone, Google, consumer electronics, Cell Phones, Android

For a lightweight Linux desktop, try the new Xfce 4.10

Choice is one of the best parts of the desktop Linux world, where there's a distribution to suit virtually every taste and purpose.

By Katherine Noyes | 08 May, 2012 11:26

Tags: unix, software, operating systems, open source, Linux

Google Drive for Linux is on the way

The Google Drive launch has been one of the big announcements of the week, but it was a fairly unequivocal disappointment for one vocal category of users: Linux users are justifiably miffed that the new cloud storage service doesn't support the free and open source operating system.

By Katherine Noyes | 26 April, 2012 08:07

Tags: cloud, cloud computing, Google, internet, Linux, open source, operating systems, software, unix

Chrome OS gets a desktop feel with new 'Aura' interface

Google's Linux-based Chrome OS may have started out as a pared-down operating system focused heavily on the browser, but a new interface that debuted on Monday is starting to feel a lot more traditional.

By Katherine Noyes | 11 April, 2012 05:10

Tags: chrome, chromebook, Google, Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, unix

Ubuntu Linux comes preloaded on two new laptops

As a fan of Ubuntu in particular and Linux in general, I'm always interested when new devices come out with my favorite operating system already installed.

By Katherine Noyes | 10 April, 2012 05:27

Tags: all-purpose laptop, Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, ubuntu, ultraportable laptop, unix

Ubuntu Linux 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' reaches final beta

With just a few weeks remaining before the final release of Ubuntu Linux 12.04 "Precise Pangolin," Canonical has released the second and final beta version of the free and open source operating system.

By Katherine Noyes | 31 March, 2012 06:17

Tags: canonical, Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, ubuntu, unix

Ubuntu Linux 12.04 one-ups Windows and Mac, Shuttleworth says

The first beta version of Ubuntu Linux 12.04 “Precise Pangolin” was launched late last week, giving fans of the free and open source operating system an early glimpse at what to expect in the final release due next month.

By Katherine Noyes | 07 March, 2012 04:25

Tags: Canon, canonical, Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, shuttle, software, ubuntu, unix

Ubuntu and Slackware named top desktop Linux distros

The world of desktop Linux is often portrayed these days as a battle primarily between longstanding leader Ubuntu and up-and-coming challenger Linux Mint, frequently with the suggestion that Mint is winning.

By Katherine Noyes | 16 February, 2012 05:11

Tags: Linux, linux mint, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, ubuntu, unix

20 popular Ubuntu Linux apps you may want to try

As Ubuntu Linux continues to grow in popularity, most discussions of it tend to focus on the basics of the operating system itself, including especially details about its desktop environment and user interface.

By Katherine Noyes | 10 February, 2012 07:01

Tags: Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, ubuntu, unix

Speedy Firefox 9 beta versions take their place in line

Hard on the heels of the release earlier this week of Firefox 8, Mozilla on Thursday released the beta versions of the next Firefox in line.

By Katherine Noyes | 12 November, 2011 04:48

Tags: applications, browsers, firefox, mozilla, services, software

Need Linux skills? 12 places to learn online

As more and more companies turn to Linux for mission-critical operations, making sure IT staff have the necessary skills is becoming more important than ever.

By Katherine Noyes | 11 November, 2011 08:17

Tags: Business Center, Dice, education, industry verticals, Linux, linux foundation, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software

Now with GNOME 3, Linux Mint 12 will meet users halfway

We've known for some time now that Linux Mint would be embracing GNOME 3 in some fashion, but last month it sounded like the controversial desktop interface would appear only in a separate, dedicated version.

By Katherine Noyes | 09 November, 2011 08:33

Tags: Linux, non-Windows, open source, operating systems, software, unix

As Chrome inches ahead, Firefox slims down

Google's Chrome browser is slowly but surely creeping up on Firefox in terms of market share, according to the latest Net Applications data, but Mozilla continues to tweak and polish Firefox with an ongoing series of new improvements.

By Katherine Noyes | 04 November, 2011 08:05

Tags: applications, browsers, firefox, Google, internet, mozilla, software

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